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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Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Tom Kean Jr. to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Tom Kean Jr., in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Young Kim to represent California’s 39th Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Young Kim, in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Shelley Moore Capito for the U.S. Senate representing West Virginia. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Senator Shelley Moore Capito in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
This Coalition letter was sent to Congressional leadership and to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, on the President's Executive Order Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Senator Joni Ernst for the U.S. Senate representing Iowa. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorseSenator Ernst in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Senator Dan Sullivan for the U.S. Senate representing Alaska. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Senator Sullivan in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of John James for the U.S. Senate representing Michigan. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse John in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Senator Cory Gardner for the U.S. Senate representing Colorado. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Senator Gardner in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of John Cornyn for the U.S. Senate representing Texas. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Senator Cornyn in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
Nehls is picking up key financial help from outside groups. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce political action committee donated $2,500 to his campaign and he’s picked up $5,000 each from the National Automobile Dealers Association and SEAL PAC, a Georgia-based conservative group led by retired Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill. Nehls has also received $1,000 from former U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.