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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Colleagues: Provided below is a link for input that is needed- TODAY 2 APRIL- from industry regarding the CARES Act. DPC website where industry can make comments relative to the CARES Act: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. The effective date of both programs is April 1 and they expire on December 31.
Dear Colleagues: Provided below is the final Chamber position that our staff are using with respect to international bi-lateral engagement via our bi-lateral councils at the Chamber and consistent with what I shared earlier this week. We have shared this position with DoD. Our colleagues shared these principles with CISA’s Office of International Affairs ahead of their calls yesterday and today with representatives of Germany, Israel, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Canada, and perhaps a few other governments.
"These comprehensive guides ensure business owners fully understand what aid is available to them and how to access those funds as quickly as possible. We are committed to ensuring no family or business goes bankrupt due to financial hardships associated with the coronavirus.”
Colleagues,
The state of West Virginia has enacted legislation that will provide a “safe harbor” for employers to correct alleged wage violations.
Colleagues: Minutes from today's calls for industry provided below. OSD A&S:
FAQs on the SBA's Payroll Protection Program for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards published its final rule creating the Form T-1 for union-related trusts.
Colleagues: Provided FYSA is the March 28 Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response.
