Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy
Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy manages relationships with state and local chambers of commerce and trade associations.

The Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy 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.
Washington Fly-in Policy Briefing
The Chamber’s Washington Fly-In Briefing Program attracts chambers from around the country to hear the inside scoop on hot issues and policies affecting the business community. They receive a front-row seat at a program tailored specifically to their business priorities and have access to top Chamber policy and advocacy experts.
Virtual Policy Briefings
Members who aren't planning a fly-in to Washington can take advantage of the Chamber's virtual policy briefings to hear from top policy and advocacy experts on topics of interest to their local business community.
Leadership
Sara ArmstrongVice President and Managing Director, Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAEVice President, Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy, Institute for Organization Management Lexi BransonSenior Director, Federation Programs and Grassroots Political Affairs and Federation Relations
Latest Content
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule on noncompete agreements.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, with 253 state and local chambers of commerce and national trade associations, opposing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Rodney Davis (R) to represent Illinois’ Fifteenth Congressional District.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing S. 2992, the “American Innovation and Choice Online Act,” and S. 2710, the “Open App Markets Act."
The majority of West Virginia voters are pessimistic about the national environment but still view Senator Manchin favorably.
Full remarks from U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark given at the Kentucky Chamber Public Affairs Forum on April 12, 2022.
Local Chambers of Commerce are our nation’s strongest small business advocates, providing a voice for thousands of communities across America. When businesses succeed, communities succeed, and local chambers are there every step of the way empowering businesses to grow and thrive even in the most challenging of circumstances. That’s why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate “Support Your Local Chamber Day” on October 20th.