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.
Latest Content
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released a report, Transatlantic Cybersecurity: Forging a United Response to Universal Threats, which proposes a set of recommendations that would more closely align the approaches of the United States and European Union regarding frameworks, standards, and practices for cybersecurity. The report was released as part of a business delegation led by the U.S. Chamber to Tallinn, Berlin, and Brussels to discuss transatlantic cybersecurity efforts.
By William J. Canary & Glenn Spencer The relationship between franchisee and franchisor is a special one in the world of business. It has enabled tens of thousands of entrepreneurs to own and operate a business, provide consumers with a highly desired good or service, and support communities by creating jobs...
This letter was sent to the members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in support of H.R. 2105, the “NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today welcomed National Small Business Week, and reinforced its support for the 28 million American small businesses that make big contributions to the nation’s economy and their local communities.
The United States Senate today confirmed Alexander Acosta to be the twenty-seventh Secretary of Labor...
This joint trade association letter was sent to the members of the United States Senate in support of H.J. Res. 66, resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to invalidate the Department of Labor’s “safe harbor” regulations on Savings Arrangements Established by States for Non-Governmental Employees.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement regarding the tax reform outline released today by the Trump administration: “As an advocate for pro-growth tax reform, the U.S. Chamber welcomes the White House’s strong push today to advance tax reform. We’ve got a once-in-a-generation chance to do tax reform, and if we do it right, it can be the single most important step our leaders take to drive economic growth.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the members of the United States Senate in support of H.J. Res. 66, resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to invalidate the Department of Labor’s “safe harbor” regulations on Savings Arrangements Established by States for Non-Governmental Employees.
This letter regarding proposed Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies was sent to Cassandra Lentchner, Deputy Superintendent for Compliance, New York State Department of Financial Services, on November 14, 2016.
