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.
Members of Congress were rewarded for enactment of USMCA and pandemic relief.
Join us for the U.S. Chamber’s Second Annual Leadership & Bipartisanship Awards on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET recognizing winners of the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award and Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship.
Mike Rose of Comcast Named Chairman and Steve Roberts from the West Virginia Chamber Named Vice-Chairman.
The ideas and policies Members of Congress support are what matter, not their party designation. And we are watching.
"The U.S Chamber congratulates Congressman Steve Stivers on his new role as President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber. We know that Stivers will be a great champion of pro-business policies in his home state. For over a decade, he has served Ohio with distinction in the U.S. House of Representatives while working hand-in-hand with his home state's Chamber of Commerce. A true friend of business, Stivers has continually voted in favor of pro-growth policies and leaves Congress with a 95% lifetime score from the U.S. Chamber's scorecard. We look forward to a strong partnership and working closely together with him in his new role."
“The U.S. Chamber supports elected officials based on their position on issues important to the business community and their commitment to governing,” a Chamber spokesperson said. “This quarter we were pleased to support Republicans and Democrat members who have demonstrated a willingness to do the hard work of coming together and finding solutions to the problems facing our country.”
“America is a better place due to Congressman Kevin Brady’s service. Since his first day on the job, he has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his constituents and all Americans. His leadership of the House Ways and Means Committee on a broad range of issues has created jobs, expanded our trade relationships, grown our economy, and made our country stronger. As a former Chamber executive, we will miss our close partnership with him. But we know well his upbeat, can-do spirit, and we look forward to working with him as he finishes his strong career.”
Without the filibuster we will likely see major rewrites of federal law every four to eight years.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded the Accreditation designation to 11 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
“Only in Washington could getting 60 out of 100 people to agree feel like an insurmountable obstacle. It’s disappointing that some lawmakers are reaching for a rule change to drive elected leaders into their partisan corners, rather than working to build consensus and encourage collaboration.
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