The Industries Most Affected by America's Labor Shortage

The Biden administration on June 22 announced that David Prouty would be nominated to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to fill the seat of outgoing Member William Emmanuel, whose term ends in August.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Marty Durbin, Senior Vice President of Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement after the Senate’s 92-8 passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Marjorie Chorlins, U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President for European Affairs, issued the following statement urging the U.S. government to lift restrictions on European travelers to the United States. While Europe has moved forward with plans to ease restrictions following the recent U.S.-EU Leaders’ Summit, the United States has yet to offer reciprocal access.

This week’s Path Forward event featured Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO, on why the pandemic is not over.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement can be attributed to the Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

"What we have witnessed over the last two days is a failure to understand the central role the consumer plays in our antitrust laws. Further, efforts to politically target a handful of companies is a particularly bad look coming from the House Judiciary Committee, which should reflexively reject legislation that is arguably unconstitutional."

Keith Webster met with US personnel in Brussels regarding last week’s NATO meeting (Communique linked here). Here are some key insights:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following statement can be attributed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark:

“Our nation’s economic strength and long-term competitiveness depend on a robust and modern infrastructure. We applaud the White House and G21 group of senators for agreeing on a framework to invest in critical, physical infrastructure. We will continue to work with all members of Congress to get this bill passed and signed into law.”

Business leaders, government leaders, small business owners, economists, and experts came together this week for the U.S. Chamber’s Second Annual Equality of Opportunity Summit to discuss challenges, share successes, and chart paths forward to ensure equality of opportunity for all.