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State and Local Initiative
Through partnerships with state and local chambers, the U.S. Chamber supports our business members and our federation of chambers in state-level policy work.
As the lines between state policy and federal policy become increasingly blurred, policy proposals often move from the federal level to the state and local level, and vice versa.
Additionally, policies under consideration in one state are often soon under consideration in multiple states.
The U.S. Chamber works with our state and local chamber partners to support and advise our business members and our federation of chambers in state-level policy work.
The Chamber is proud to partner with more than 500 state and local chambers, associations, and businesses across the country. Through this work, we continue to develop research and data insights, convene key stakeholders to address EOI issues, advocate and drive action to advance policies and private sector solutions, and design programs, initiatives and partnerships that address systemic inequalities and promote the promise of equal opportunity for All Americans.
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This Hill letter was sent to the House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, for the hearing, "From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime."
Crime continues to be a major problem for businesses large and small across the country. Federal, state, and local officials have pursued anti-crime efforts but further action is needed. Here are the Chamber's policy recommendations.
For a real-world perspective on rising retail crime and its impact on small businesses, we spoke with a small-batch coffee roaster in San Francisco serving the community since 1965.
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, which takes place on the third Wednesday of every October, is a great time to highlight the work that chambers do every day to promote free enterprise, boost the economy, and celebrate their local communities.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary's Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, on the hearing, "The Rise in Organized Retail Crime and the Threat to Public Safety."
Organized retail theft has spiked. Here's what Congress, states, and localities can do to fix it.
Highlighting the Serious Impact of Criminal Organizations on American Business and Society
This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislative priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
State and local governments play a vital role in building a strong American workforce and economy, and are increasingly influencing issues of national consequence.
New guidance from the Treasury grants state and local recipients of American Rescue Plan funds more flexibility to increase the supply of affordable and available homes. We break down their “how-to” guide here.
