Strategic Advocacy
The Strategic Advocacy division is comprised of several major policy divisions within the Chamber including theCyber, Space, and National Security Division; Economic Policy Division; Employment Policy Division; and Small Business Policy Division. Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Health Policy, and Transportation and Infrastructure Policy are also under the umbrella of the Policy Group.
The division works closely with the Chamber's Congressional and Public Affairs and Political Affairs and Federation Relations divisions.
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April 20th OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes:
Colleagues: Recently, the NIAG Vice Chairman and Acting Coordinating Officer held two virtual exploratory meetings and have scheduled two additional exploratory meetings for early May. Below are the details, if you would like a copy of the documents from the NIAG coordinating staff at NATO HQ/Defense Investment, please email Katie Levantovscaia at KLevantovscaia@uschamber.com.
Colleagues, Provided FYSA below is information on Progress Payment Implementation, as well as answers to frequently asked questions on Implementation of the CARES Act. Public Talking Points on Progress Payment Implementation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to take on the challenges facing the American business community based on the belief that a strong economy gives our citizens opportunity, contributes to national security, and underpins a healthier society.
Colleagues: Earlier this week, CISA released guidance for non-healthcare critical infrastructure sectors, including the DIB. Please seelinks below for guidance. CISA: https://www.cisa.gov/coronavirus CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-workers/implementing-safety-practices.html
April 17th OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes:
With the federal government having passed numerous Corona virus relief bills, there is naturally a fair amount of confusion about how to interpret and apply them. The expanded unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for displaced workers under the CARES Act are no exception. There is some basic information that workers and employers should know about UI.
The Paycheck Protection Program is helping some small businesses stay afloat, but more funding from Congress is needed now.
Dear Secretaries Wolf, Scalia, and Pompeo:
