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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This joint letter was sent to all members of Congress supporting H.R. 1962 and S. 852, companion bills that would amend the nondiscrimination provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow plan sponsors to protect current employees when transitioning from a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan.
One small business owner offers his perspective on how regulations affect him.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of National Security & Emergency Preparedness Ann M. Beauchesne today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act through the Senate Commerce Committee.
STATEMENT OF LEONARD COURTSENIOR PARTNER, CROWE & DUNLEVY, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE PROTECTIONS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE Reviewing the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 April 5, 2017 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee:
The relief provided by President Trump's regulatory actions should give businesses the confidence to increase investment.
Dear Chairwoman Murkowski, Ranking Member Cantwell, Chairman Walden, and Ranking Member Pallone:
The greatest difference between the U.S. and EU approaches lies with the philosophy that underpins the function of competition enforcement.
Tom Sullivan talks about what the future holds for comprehensive tax reform and what it means for small businesses.
This report seeks to inform policymakers and the public about the number and type of regulations that impose the greatest impact on the business community, consumers, and ultimately the U.S. economy.
On December 29, 2016, the IRS issued a proposed rule on Mortality Tables for Determining Present Value Under Defined Benefit Pension Plans to update the requirements that a plan sponsor must meet to obtain IRS approval when using mortality tables specific to the plan for minimum funding purposes instead of generally applicable tables. In response, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers submitted a joint comment letter on March 29, 2017.