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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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement today following the European Commission’s decision against Google for violating European Union antitrust laws:
Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports H.R. 806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017.” This important piece of legislation would provide for the reasonable implementation of the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, streamline the air permitting process, and institute other reforms to federal air quality standards, allowing for a balance between environmental stewardship and economic and employment growth.
Our nation’s roads, bridges and highways are crumbling. Here - with a little help from emojis - is how to fix them.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to all members of the United States Senate in support of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017. This bill takes critical steps to: reduce premiums by repealing taxes; stabilize the individual market by providing billions of dollars to states through significant funding provisions, and; restore coverage choice and flexibility by repealing prescriptive rules.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017. This legislation would make much needed reforms to the nation's medical liability system.
This joint trades letter was sent to all members of the United States Senate applauding the introduction of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017.
Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone: The undersigned associations are writing to express our support for H.R. 2910, legislation introduced by Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX) to improve interagency coordination in the review of proposed natural gas pipelines. The legislation is scheduled for consideration by the Energy Subcommittee on June 22 and has our united support.
Dear Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Kaptur, Chairman Alexander, and Ranking Member Feinstein: On behalf of the undersigned businesses and business organizations, we are writing to urge your support for key energy efficiency (EE) programs managed by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in fiscal year 2018. Often through public private partnerships, these programs have a proven track record of creating and supporting jobs, fostering economic development and innovation, all while benefiting American businesses, consumers and homeowners.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today hosted a cybersecurity conference aimed at helping small and mid-size businesses develop, evaluate, and strengthen their cybersecurity programs.
U.S. government acquisition is out of step with the fundamental driver of the U.S. and worldwide economy: technology.
