A Civic Day of Action gives employees a hands-on way to apply what they learned in our #CivicsAcademy online course. And it's making a difference—94% of pilot participants say they feel more connected to their workplace and community. 📸: Odessa Chamber

Great to join the legendary Howard Mortman and share experiences from the House and U.S. Chamber with CSPAN

Center for Effective Lawmaking Board Members Thomas J. Wickham Jr. and Shuwanza Goff appeared on CSPAN's The Weekly and STAFFER, respectively, to provide their insights into the inner workings of Congress and public service. thelawmakers.org/about-the-cel/…

Serving as Parliamentarian for the House of Representatives, learning 435 names, what's changed on the Hill since 1989, finding a work-life balance, and the best hiking spots. Thomas J. Wickham Jr., Tom Wickham Vice President of Government Affairs for the U.S. Chamber, sits down for a chat!

Thank you Ashley Hinson Mason City Chamber , and local businesses for joining our U.S. Chamber roundtable in Mason City, Iowa to talk about the importance of pro-growth tax policy for the local business community

✈️ Our #GlobalAerospaceSummit is just 5 days away! Have you purchased your ticket? Newly announced: Join us to hear the air, space and defense view from Capitol Hill from Congressional leaders including Senator Kevin Cramer, Rep. Salud Carbajal & Congressman Mike Haridopolos. Get your ticket now:

In an effort to combat the deeply polarizing sentiments, allow me to share a point of encouragement. On numerous occasions, I have had the chance to engage with Rep. Jamie Raskin on various issues in public and private. Even today, we debated my first bill on the house floor (he’s

Well deserved honor

Former Rep. Patrick T. McHenry was awarded the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2025 Freedom Award on Tuesday for his leadership during the 22 days he acted as speaker pro tempore, shepherding the House and a GOP conference in shambles. ow.ly/vbTe50WXSjY

On the Hill this week: Our Chief Economist Curtis Dubay testified before the House Financial Services GOP’s Monetary Policy Taskforce where he emphasized the importance of sound monetary policy for business & for a Federal Reserve independent of political pressure. Learn more about his

Great to see my friend Rodney Davis with U.S. Chamber to discuss permitting reform and the upcoming highway reauthorization bill.

What does the U.S. housing shortage mean for workforce development, economic growth, and the ability for American businesses to thrive? Join us for Building for Growth: Housing Solutions for a Stronger Economy, presented by J.P. Morgan and hosted in partnership with NAHB 🏠.

It's National Support Your Local Chamber Day! Chambers of commerce empower businesses and strengthen communities. We spoke with small business owners of Wander Media Company, Therabeat Inc., and Top Shelf Services about how their local chambers have shaped their entrepreneurial

Business groups warns government shutdown is 'harming small businesses and costing American economic growth' foxbusiness.com/economy/busine… #FoxBusiness

SBA Admin Loeffler on Fox Business: This shutdown has real economic consequences. It's $15 billion a week. It's shaving 1 to 2 tenths of a percent off GDP. It's 43,000 jobs lost in a month

Shutdown cost government contractors $12 billion so far, Chamber of Commerce report says cnbc.com/2025/10/30/gov…

President George W. Bush 2007 State of the Union Address: "Thank you very much. And tonight, I have a high privilege and distinct honor of my own -- as the first President to begin the State of the Union message with these words: Madam Speaker."

In a new letter, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark urges Senate Democrats to vote to reopen the government and for bipartisan collaboration on healthcare affordability once it reopens. The Chamber reiterates its support for the 60-vote threshold to ensure lasting

On the Hill: Tom Wickham (Thomas J. Wickham Jr.), VP & Managing Director Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber, and Small Business Council Member Hrag Kalebjian, Owner of Henry’s House of Coffee in San Francisco, are testifying before House Committee on Small Business on how retail crime and cargo theft

The U.S. Chamber’s Tom Wickham (Thomas J. Wickham Jr.) lays out how businesses, employees, and consumers pay the price of retail crime and cargo theft and shares a three-part call to action for combatting crimes against businesses. Learn more: uschamber.com/economy/retail…