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 FYSA is the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense's March 10 Memorandum on Planning for Potential Novel Coronavirus Contract Impacts.
Colleagues: Here you will find a link for the recently released Memorandum for the Defense Industrial Base Subject: Doign Business with the Department - Supporting the Response to COVID-19. DLA’s RFI for determining industry capabilities for providing PPE.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a guide to help small businesses, independent contractors, and gig economy workers prepare to file for a coronavirus relief loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Colleagues: Congress has approved $350 billion in emergency loans for small businesses to help them keep workers employed. In fact, if small businesses maintain or later restore their payrolls, they may not have to repay some — or possibly any — of the loan. Here’s a guide and checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
U.S. small businesses are pivoting their operations to produce all types of personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The CARES Act is a step in the right direction and would keep American families and businesses afloat through the crisis.
Colleagues: Provided below are a few links you may find helpful: DLAs’ Request for Information on PPE in response to COVID-19 https://www.businessdefense.gov/coronavirus/ www.businessdefense.gov
Defense Production Act (DPA) Title I – Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS)PAS)
Colleagues, Provided below are notes from today's industry calls. March 25th OSD A&S MIBP Notes:
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, calling for consideration for 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations in coronavirus emergency assistance legislation.
