Regulations
Smart regulations give businesses the rules of the road so they can operate, innovate, and invest with certainty. Regulatory overreach, on the other hand, stifles growth and innovation. Getting this balance right is essential to driving solutions that improve lives and fostering a vibrant and dynamic economy that creates opportunities for people.
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The U.S. Chamber works with governments at the state, federal, and global levels to create a regulatory environment in which businesses can innovate, compete, and thrive. From labor and finance to technology and energy regulations, we ensure the voice of business is represented in the rulemaking process. When rules are outdated, outmoded, or overreaching, we work to improve or eliminate them in the agencies, in Congress, or in the courts.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at rolling back job-killing regulations: "To get the economy growing more rapidly, we need regulatory relief and reform. Business owners from all sectors and industries have acknowledged that red tape sows uncertainty and holds back investment and innovation. We appreciate that the Trump administration is tackling the regulatory state head on.
As technology plays an increasing role in our daily lives, policymakers are trying to better understand how to respond.
While EPA's change of policy on sue and settle agreements is welcomed news, much damage has already been done to American businesses.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released two reports on best practices for privacy regulators and the economic impact of cross-border information and communications technology (ICT) services. The first report reveals $1.72 trillion in global GDP gains that could result from reducing market and regulatory barriers to cross-border ICT services. The second report highlights best practices for global data protection authorities (DPAs) that will contribute to effective data protection governance.
This report uses a model to quantify the economic impact of full liberalisation of cross-border ICT services rules globally by creating an open, competitive marketplace. The report examines a group of eight globally important markets from a diverse range of economic development, including Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nigeria, Turkey, and Vietnam. Our findings demonstrate across the board benefits.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with privacy experts from Hunton and Williams LLP, identified seven key attributes of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) that contribute to effective data protection governance.
Roundtable with Local Lawmakers, Business Leaders Spotlights Financial Services Reform, Policy Changes to Spur Economic Growth
The U.S. Chamber’s #LetsGrow Tour stopped in Baton Rouge
Small businesses shoulder regulatory costs that are 2 ½ times more per employee than larger businesses.
In recent years, Washington has unleashed a relentless torrent of burdensome and costly regulations.
