Political Affairs and Issue Advocacy
The Political Affairs and Issue Advocacy division leads the Chamber's political program and external advocacy campaigns to support pro-business priorities.
The political affairs team leads the process to interview and recommend endorsements on behalf of candidates for federal office who will vigorously support free enterprise public policy. In addition, this division manages the Chamber's Political Advocacy Committee, a governing body of business leaders, state chamber CEOs, and government affairs heads of offices who help guide the Chamber's overall political program.
This division supports the Chamber's greater Strategic Advocacy initiative by helping to lead, manage and execute external campaigns to influence public policy that will affect the business community, job creators, and our workforce. Combining innovation, data science, and best-in-class tactics, this division helps the Chamber and business community effectively communicate the message of our members in the midst of the toughest policy battles.
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Representatives from the U.S. Chamber joined Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina’s First Congressional District for a series of official and campaign events.
"Rep. Nancy Mace’s strong record of leadership and delivering results for the constituents and businesses of South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District are significant," said U.S. Chamber of Commerce senior political strategist Ashlee Rich Stephenson.
Monday's event was at Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant. That same day, she also received the backing of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Chris Smith to represent New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 4th district.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Jeff Van Drew to represent New Jersey’s Second Congressional District.
Major business organization takes sides in NJ-7 GOP primary to pick Malinowski opponent
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Tom Kean Jr. to represent New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulates pro-business incumbent Congressman Mike Simpson on his win in the Republican primary in Idaho’s Second Congressional District.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulates pro-business incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick on his win in the Republican primary in Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District.