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 Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, opposing S. 2992, the "American Innovation and Choice Online Act." This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, on the "Stop Wall Street Looting Act"
Class Deviation 2021-O0009 was recently released by DPC. The Deviation implements the requirements of Executive Order 14042 – Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. The actions directed by the Executive Order will ensure parties who contract with the Federal Government provide adequate COVID-19 safeguards in workplaces with individuals working on or in connection with a Federal Government contract or contract-like instrument. The class deviation mandates all service contracts, including construction, above the S
October 18, 2021 Via https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission45 L Street, NEWashington, DC 20554 Subject: Reply Comments Regarding Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program (Docket No. 21‐232) Dear Secretary Dortch:
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison announced he will not sign nor veto the vaccine mandate exemption bills (Senate Bill 739/House Bill 1977) that were sent to his desk on October 13. The Governor‘s inaction will result in the companion bills becoming law in 90 days, barring judicial action.
This week’s U.S. Chamber of Commerce Common Grounds event featured a discussion with Reps. Nancy Mace and Mikie Sherrill on childcare.
As this blog reported not long ago, there’s a new sheriff—which is to say, general counsel—at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and as expected, she is reviving a variety of policy issues left over from the Obama administration (if not before). Although not necessarily of substantial interest to the business community, a recent memorandum from her office reinvigorates a controversial issue put to the wayside under the Trump-era Board.
The Green/Sustainable Business Achievement Award recognizes a small business focused on sustainability as a key part of their business
Local Chambers of Commerce are our nation’s strongest small business advocates, providing a voice for thousands of communities across America. When businesses succeed, communities succeed, and local chambers are there every step of the way empowering businesses to grow and thrive even in the most challenging of circumstances. That’s why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate “Support Your Local Chamber Day” on October 20th.
