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2 months ago | 
uschamber.com | Sean Hackbarth |Thaddeus Swanek |Thomas Sullivan |Lillian Chase
February 10, 2025 To the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports H.R. 736, the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 that would provide a commonsense, bipartisan solution to an impending regulatory disaster which, left unaddressed, will threaten millions of small business owners with steep fines and even jail time.
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2 months ago | 
uschamber.com | Sean Hackbarth |Thaddeus Swanek |Thomas Sullivan |Lillian Chase
February 06, 2025 To the Members of the United State Senate: As the U.S. considers the nomination of Senator Kelly Loeffler to be Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers the following observations. As demonstrated during her confirmation hearing last month, Senator Loeffler is eminently qualified to lead SBA and to ensure the agency serves America's 33 million small businesses.
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2 months ago | 
uschamber.com | Sean Hackbarth |Thaddeus Swanek |Thomas Sullivan |Lillian Chase
January 28, 2025 Dear President Trump and Vice President Vance: Firstly, please accept our congratulations on your recent inauguration. We look forward to working with your Administration in support of American entrepreneurs. Our small businesses— which employ nearly half of all Americans and drive 43.5 percent of U.S. Gross Domestic Product [1]—are the economic engines that support Main Streets in every community across the United States.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase
Intern, Communications, U.S. Chamber of CommerceDecember 18, 2024 During the holiday season small businesses across the country stock their shelves with inventory, bring their products to local holiday markets, and provide shoppers with one-of-kind gifts they can’t find anywhere else. All this activity fuels local economies during the busiest time of the year on Main Streets across America. The holiday season is incredibly important to small businesses.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jenna Shrove |Lillian Chase |Lindsay Cates |Rachel Ledbetter
Director, Policy & Political Communications, U.S. Chamber of CommerceDecember 10, 2024 As part of its ongoing leadership in addressing the nation’s workforce shortage, the U.S. Chamber convened a bipartisan panel of lawmakers to discuss policy solutions on second chance hiring. During the conversation, U.S. Representatives Danny Davis (D-IL) and Carol Miller (R-WV) outlined the policy landscape to bridge the gap between incarceration and employment.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lindsay Cates |Lillian Chase |Stephanie Walton |Jenna Shrove
Dear Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries, and Leader McConnell, The Skills First Coalition, a consortium of employers and innovative education providers advocating to advance policies that invest in and strengthen the alignment between education and skills training for in-demand jobs, is writing today to express our strong support for the bipartisan, bicameral, “A Stronger Workforce for America Act,” and urges its swift passage.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Thomas Sullivan |Lillian Chase |Rachel Ledbetter |Lindsay Cates
December 04, 2024 To the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports H.R. 7198, the bi-partisan small business Prove It Act that would reduce the federal red tape burden on American small businesses. The Chamber will consider including votes related to this legislation in our annual How They Voted Scorecard. The Chamber’s work with the Bradley Foundation shows that American businesses face more than $3 trillion in regulatory compliance costs.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lindsay Cates |Jay Sapsford |Lillian Chase |Nicholas Molinari
Associate Manager, Tax and Economic Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceNovember 25, 2024 The Thanksgiving holiday is a time for Americans to come together and reflect on the many things we as a nation are thankful for. Behind every turkey carved, pie baked, and mile traveled lies the work of countless businesses—from farming to transportation—that not only make the holiday possible but also unforgettable. Thanksgiving begins on America’s farms.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase |Neil Bradley |Lindsay Cates |Jay Sapsford
Associate Manager, Tax and Economic Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceOctober 29, 2024 As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, Americans eagerly prepare for one of the most anticipated holidays of the fall: Halloween. Beyond the candy, costumes, and decorations lies a robust network of American businesses that make this festive occasion possible.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase |Neil Bradley |Lindsay Cates |Jay Sapsford
October 22, 2024 Many of the brands, stores, products, and services consumers rely on for everyday life are made possible by large private companies. These businesses are pillars of the American economy, shaping communities, creating jobs, and driving innovation. What are large private companies? Large private companies employ at least 500 employees and are found in every major industry—from healthcare and technology to energy, retail, agriculture, and transportation.
