advocacy resources

“Rally on the Hill was a great opportunity to meet with my state Senators and Congressmen.”

- Robert Austin, Granite Mountain/Helicomb International, Blue Ribbon Award Winner

Find the resources you need here to advocate for smart policies for small business and to voice your legislative concerns to Congress.

Small Business Policy Briefs: View these policy briefs as you prepare for your meetings on Capitol Hill.

• Health Care
• Taxes and the Economy
• Intellectual Property
• Energy and Environment
• Trade
• Infrastructure
• Union Activism
• Workforce
• Capital Markets
• Legal Reform

Request a Meeting

When meeting with your elected official in Washington, D.C. or in their local district office, it is best to request the appointment four to six weeks in advance.

• Use this letter template to request a meeting with your legislator.
• Get prepared by finding out what to expect during your time on the Hill.
• In your meeting, be sure to share your personal story. Let Congress know which issues are having an impact on your bottom line.

Find Your Legislator’s Contact Information

Enter your zip code in the Legislator Lookup box to find contact information for your Congressional Representative and your state’s Senators. Then browse each legislator’s profile to view their Web site, voting history, committee membership to learn about their views on today’s issues.

Send a Letter

Find a letter that addresses your issue to send to your elected officials. They want to hear from you!

Stay Up to Date

Sign up for news updates to stay informed on current legislation. Visit
http://www.uschambersmallbusinessnation.com for more policy insight.