Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announced that Michele Stanley, IOM, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM.
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Chamber Press Call Gets Heated
Sept. 30, 2021 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Trucking Associations, and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) hosted a press call to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill being held up in Congress, why it deserves a stand-alone vote and how it will benefit workers, businesses, and communities across the country. Michael Johnson, NSSGA president and CEO was a…
Read MoreNew Study Assesses Metropolitan Road Conditions
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Pittsburgh-based tech startup RoadBotics released a new study, which used artificial intelligence (AI) to assess roadway conditions in 20 of the nation’s major metropolitan areas. As millions of Americans are preparing to return to offices and downtown business districts since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the study ranked the cities where commuters may encounter fewer…
Read MoreBipartisan Infrastructure Framework Reached
President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have announced a deal on infrastructure spending. The agreement focuses on investments in roads, bridges, railways and broadband internet, but it does not include investments Biden has referred to as “human infrastructure,” including money allocated for child care and tax credits for families.
Read MoreBusiness Groups Call for Bipartisan Deal
June 24, 2021 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable and No Labels are urging President Biden to continue infrastructure negotiations with Republicans. A just-released joint statement reads, “President Biden has said America has a ‘once-in-a generation’ chance to invest in our country and our infrastructure. He said he wants a bipartisan deal because there is no such thing as…
Read MoreGOP Weighs in with Infrastructure Proposal
Republican senators unveiled their own infrastructure proposal, presenting a $568 billion plan that is significantly smaller than President Biden’s $2 trillion plan.
Read MoreU.S. Chamber CEO Urges a Rally for Recovery Through Infrastructure and More
In his annual State of American Business speech, U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue outlined the path for a widespread economic recovery through a bold agenda of infrastructure investments, workforce reskilling, immigration reforms and reinvigorating America’s global competitiveness. Additionally, he warned that excessive regulations and anti-competitive taxes would undermine the recovery.
Read MoreHouse Leaders Propose $760 Billion Infrastructure Bill
Congressional Democrats and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) are proposing a $760 billion, five-year infrastructure spending bill that aims to rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges, while reducing carbon pollution.
Read MoreCan’t Afford to Take the Year Off
Jan. 9, 2019 – U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue just gave his annual State of American Business address, where he outlined top priorities for the business community in the coming year. While acknowledging the complex political environment, Donohue called out top challenges that require bipartisan action in Washington, including a comprehensive infrastructure package, reforms to our immigration system,…
Read MoreChamber Decries Roadblocks to Labor Day Travel
As summer comes to an end and Congress prepares to head back to Washington, D.C., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is continuing to urge lawmakers to pass a comprehensive infrastructure bill this year and save Americans money and time on the roads.
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