The Political Affairs and Federation Relations division manages relationships with state and local chambers of commerce, trade associations and small businesses and has a membership presence in every state across the country.
We are focused on electing or re-electing pro-business candidates to Congress. That goal is supported by grassroots and lobbying programs to promote policy that positively affects businesses and the economy.
For more than 40 years, the How They Voted scorecard has been a critical component of the U.S. Chamber’s work.
Beginning with the current Congress, we revised our scorecard to more fully reward members of Congress for helping to advance pro-business policies while simultaneously encouraging members to reach the compromises necessary for effective governing.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded accreditation to 15 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
The chamber abstains from influencing presidential races, at least with direct support to a candidate, but Ashlee Rich Stephenson, vice president and national political director for the chamber, said the top priority for the organization’s policy agenda was to sustain Republican control of the Senate.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulated Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on his tremendous victory in the race to represent Alaska in the United States Senate. The Chamber proudly endorsed Senator Sullivan in 2020 and have been honored to work directly with him on issues critical to the business community, job creators, and in support of America’s workforce.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulated Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on his tremendous victory in the race to represent Alaska in the United States Senate. The Chamber proudly endorsed Senator Sullivan in 2020 and have been honored to work directly with him on issues critical to the business community, job creators, and in support of America’s workforce.
Tonight, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulated Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on his tremendous victory in the race to represent North Carolina in the United States Senate. The Chamber proudly endorsed Senator Tillis in 2020 and have been honored to work directly with him on issues critical to the business community, job creators, and in support of America’s workforce.
With major news outlets declaring the outcome of the presidential election, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement, which can be attributed to CEO Thomas J. Donohue.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President Ashlee Rich Stephenson joined CBSN to discuss how the group selected which candidates to endorse in the 2020 election as well as the group's partnership with the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the U.S.
If last night’s election shows anything, it’s that the American democratic process is alive and well.
Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) won her reelection bid, fending off former GOP Rep. David Young's attempt to reclaim the seat in a close race.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulated Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on her tremendous victory in the race to represent Maine in the United States Senate. The Chamber proudly endorsed Senator Collins in 2020 and have been honored to work directly with her on issues critical to the business community, job creators, and in support of America’s workforce.
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