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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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored 210 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 49 members of the U.S. Senate with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of their support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 116th Congress.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meetings this month and in March, awarded accreditation to 24 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislation relating to policing reform.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Beth Van Duyne to represent Texas’ Twenty-Fourth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Beth, 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 Fort Bend Sheriff Troy Nehls to represent Texas’ Twenty-Second Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse Sheriff Nehls, in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.
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This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, urging the next COVID-19 response package to include temporary emergency assistance targeted to licensed childcare providers.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark and Chamber Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley today unveiled the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award and the Jefferson – Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship, which recognize members of Congress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move our country forward. The announcement was made during the First Annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce Governing with Distinction Ceremony.
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of Congress on potential liability relief legislation relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Matt Rosendale for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Montana at-large. The U.S. Chamber is proud to lend its endorsement to Mr. Rosendale, in efforts to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors.