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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On July 18, 2017, the Chamber, along with several trade associations sent this letter to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2030, the Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (the "SEAL Act"). The SEAL Act, makes a constructive change to the 401(k) plan loan system by providing flexibility to loan repayment and hardship withdrawal rules regarding 401(k) plans.
Maxine Turner, founder of Cuisine Unlimited and chair of the U.S. Chamber Small Business Council, sent a letter to Chairman Risch congratulating him on the introduction of the "Advocacy Empowerment Act" and the "Hearing Small Business Act."
Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Ryan, and Minority Leaders Schumer and Pelosi:
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
On July 17, 2017, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted this letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch in response to his June 16, 2017 letter that requested feeback from industry stakeholders on comprehensive tax reform.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for its annual Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award, presented by MetLife.
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING To: U.S. Department of EnergyOffice of the General Counsel1000 Independence Ave SW, Room 6A245Washington, DC 20585(Regulatory.Review@hq.doe.gov) Re: Request for Information on Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs; Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)
Today’s modern cybersecurity landscape goes well beyond the realm of information technology.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on July 12 upheld Wisconsin’s right-to-work law...
July 13, 2017 OSHA Docket OfficeDocket No. OSHA 2013-0023Room N-3653U.S. Department of Labor200 Constitution Ave., N.W.Washington, DC 20210 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: http://www.regulations.gov Re: OSHA Docket No. OSHA-2013-0023; Proposed Rule to Delay ComplianceDate for Reporting Requirement under Final Improve Tracking ofWorkplace Injuries and Illnesses Regulation (82 Fed. Reg. 29261, June 28,2017)
