As the world's largest business organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce connects a diverse membership, from small businesses and local chambers to leading industry groups and global corporations. A trusted advocate, the Chamber represents members on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and around the world, ensuring their voice is heard.
The Chamber regularly convenes industry leaders, local chambers, government officials, members of Congress, candidates, and others, to foster trust, enhance credibility and expertise, and promote partnerships and collaboration.
Our mission is clear: to build strong relationships among these groups, empower businesses to play a vital role in a healthy democracy, and shape policies that benefit all Americans.
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1/48The Chamber attended an infrastructure event with Sen. Jack Reed and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in August, where Sen. Reed announced funding for Rhode Island beaches, improving water quality, and more.
2/48The Chamber attended a Small Business Roundtable Tax Event hosted by Rep. Mike Kelly (PA's 16th Congressional District) and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA's 11th Congressional District) in New Freedom, Pennsylvania in August.
3/48The Chamber presented Rep. Kevin Kiley, of California's 3rd Congressional District, with our Advocate for American Business Award at a joint Roseville-Lincoln-Rocklin Chamber event.
4/48The Chamber presented Rep. David Valadao, of California's 22nd Congressional District, with our Advocate for American Business award at a Tulare Chamber luncheon in July.
5/48Kathleen Hicks, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, spoke at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in July.
6/48National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed global defense at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, which was hosted at the Chamber in July.
7/48During a D.C. fly-in with Commerce Lexington in July, the Chamber met with Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. Rep. Garvey noted the importance of bipartisanship.
8/48The Chamber attended a San Diego East County Chamber luncheon in July with Rep. Sara Jacobs, of California's 51st Congressional District. Jacobs spoke on local issues, veterans, tax concerns, and more.
9/48The Chamber met with Rep. Michael Rulli, of Ohio's 6th Congressional District, in June after his swearing-in ceremony, which followed his special election win.
10/48Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, spoke at National Child Care Innovation Summit in June, hosted at the Chamber, about the need to ensure all families can access affordable, quality childcare.
11/48The Chamber met with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, of Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, in June at the annual State of the Nation event in Langhorne, Pa.
12/48The Chamber met with Rep. Gary Palmer, of Alabama's 6th Congressional District at an event hosted by the Leeds Chamber in June.
13/48The Chamber met with Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii during the Taste of Hawaii event in June 2024.
14/48Chamber representatives met with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia during the Taste of Hawaii, hosted by the Hawaii Chamber in June 2024.
15/48The Chamber met with Rep. Mike Carey, of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, to discuss workforce issues and averting the 2025 tax cliff, in June.
16/48Chamber representatives met with Rep. Andy Barr, of Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, in June 2024.
17/48The Chamber met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky during the Murray-Calloway Chamber’s first ever D.C. fly-in in June 2024.
18/48The Chamber participated in the Murray-Calloway Chamber’s first ever D.C. fly-in. featuring Rep. James Comer of Kentucky's 1st Congressional District in June 2024.
19/48The Chamber attended an Oak Ridge Chamber gathering featuring Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, of Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, in June 2024.
20/48Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talked to our Board of Directors in June about the pro-business priorities he hopes to take to the U.S. Senate.
21/48Paul Beckett from The Wall Street Journal talked to our Board of Directors in June about his colleague, Evan Gershkovich, who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 14 months just for doing his job.
22/48The Chamber met with Rep. Carol Miller, of West Virginia's 1st Congressional district, at the West Virginia State Society summer reception in June 2024.
23/48The Chamber met with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, of Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, to discuss legislative priorities in June 2024.
24/48The Chamber met with Rep. Alex Mooney, of West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, about priorities for his state in June 2024.
25/48The Chamber met with Rep. Hal Rogers, of Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, in June 2024.
26/48The Chamber hosted the Free Enterprise Forum, which drew eight congressional candidates, in May 2024.
27/48The Chamber hosted the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce at our Washington, D.C., headquarters in May 2024.
28/48The Greater Springfield Chamber participated in its second annual D.C. fly-in. Chamber staff helped the delegation engage with Reps. Mary Miller (R-IL) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), and Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL).
29/48Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson joined the U.S. Chamber to update state and local chambers on the Farm Bill in May 2024.
30/48Our EVP and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley sat down with Rep. Jody Arrington, of Texas's 19th Congressional District, at our Tax Policy Summit in May to discuss the importance of pro-growth tax policies.
31/48The Chamber met with Rep. Buddy Carter, chair of the Energy and Commerce Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals subcommittee, to discuss data privacy in May 2024.
32/48Chamber representatives met with Rep. Sanford Bishop, of Georgia's 2nd Congressional District, in April 2024.
33/48The Chamber participated in meetings with the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, which included Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina, in April 2024.
34/48Chamber representatives met with Rep. Austin Scott, of Georgia's 8th Congressional District, in April 2024.
35/48Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum, hosted at the Chamber, in April 2024.
36/48The Chamber met with Sen. Angus King in Maine to discuss economic and foreign policy priorities in April 2024.
37/48Representatives from the U.S. Chamber met with Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia's 7th Congressional District during the IT Modernization Forum in April 2024.
38/48The Chamber met with Rep. Seth Magaziner, of Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, to discuss infrastructure projects in April 2024.
39/48Monumental Sports Chairman and CEO Ted Leonsis spoke to our Board of Directors in March.
40/48Chamber Small Business Council Chair Joe Shamess attended the State of the Union in March as guest of Rep. Carol Miller of West Virginia's 1st Congressional District.
41/48The U.S. Chamber participated in a local Chamber roundtable with Rep. Young Kim, of California's 40th District, in February 2024.
42/48The Chamber met with Rep. Lloyd Smucker, of Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional district, during a legislative event hosted by the Lancaster Chamber in Lancaster, Penn. in February 2024.
43/48The Chamber met with Rep. Chris Pappas, of New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, to discuss workforce and tax issues in February 2024.
44/48The Chamber hosted Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas' 17th Congressional District for a roundtable discussion at the Texas Association of Business in February 2024.
45/48Chamber representatives met with Rep. Morgan Luttrell of Texas' 8th Congressional District to discuss retail crime and other issues in February 2024.
46/48The Chamber met with Rep. Gabe Amo of Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District to discuss immigration and other issues in February 2024.
47/48The Chamber joined the Dayton Area Chamber for a legislative update with Rep. Mike Carey of Ohio's 15th Congressional District in January 2024. Carey spoke about his work on the House Ways and Means Committee.
48/48The Chamber moderated a fireside chat with Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona's 4th Congressional District in January 2024.
