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Retail is the largest private sector employer, supporting one in four American jobs – that’s 55 million working Americans – and driving the U.S. economy forward. Take a moment to see how you can make your voice heard on the issues most important to retail.

Retail crime
 
Tell Congress: Pass retail crime-fighting legislation

We need all retail advocates to contact their representatives in Congress and ask them to support bipartisan legislation to fight retail crime.

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Customer paying with credit card
Tell Congress: Reform the broken and unfair U.S. credit card market

It’s time to reform to the U.S. credit card market, encourage competition and lower costs. Tell Congress to support the Credit Card Competition Act.

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The NRF Action Team is the first to know of updates on retail’s key issues and opportunities to affect change.

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Advocacy on NRF's blog

How to fight back against organized retail crime
 
Retail security
Retail Gets Real episode 366: Representative Glenn Ivey and JCPenney's Angela Hofmann talk about ORC.
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4 ways to vote retail this November
 
People voting
Get informed, get involved and elect legislators who support a thriving retail industry.
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Join the movement to combat retail crime
 
NRF CEO and President Matt Shay speaking at Fight Retail Crime Day.
Fight Retail Crime Day returns on Oct. 24.
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Retail advocates on Capitol Hill for Fight Retail Crime Day.
Fight Retail Crime Day

Retail’s day of action unites the industry in our fight against rising retail crime. Fight Retail Crime Day 2024 took place on Oct. 24, 2024.

Retail Advocates Summit

NRF’s biannual premier advocacy event convenes the retail industry to engage with lawmakers and share retail’s story.

 
Individuals on capitol hill for the Retail Advocates Summit.
Total Wine & More team members meet with Rep. Darrell Issa.
 
NRF Store Tours

NRF’s Store Tour program connects members of Congress with retailers to learn how retail powers the economy and creates jobs in the states and districts they represent.

 
NRF RetailPAC Direct

Check out the policymakers shaping the retail industry! NRF's Congressional Retail Champions sponsor bills and key votes that work to advance retailers’ priorities. 

Congress

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Find Your Officials
 
Knowing who your elected officials are is the first step to making a difference for the retail industry.
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State Legislative Resources
 
Resources for state and local government relations.
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Congressional Voting Scorecard
 
NRF scores specific legislation on how it impacts the retail industry.
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