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Policy Spotlight
The public policy outlook for retail in 2024

In 2024, the retail community will continue its efforts to advocate for policies that combat organized retail crime, increase competition to reduce credit card swipe fees, protect workforce flexibility and promote retail careers, and prevent further disruptions to the supply chain.

Capitol Hill
 
NRF in Washington: Advocacy update October 2023

The retail industry’s priorities on Capitol Hill include fighting organized retail crime and excessive swipe fees.

Capitol Hill
 
Organized Retail Crime

Organized retail crime (ORC) is the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intent to resell the items for financial gain. ORC typically involves a criminal enterprise employing a group of individuals who steal large quantities of merchandise from a number of stores and a fencing operation that converts the stolen goods into cash. Learn more about how ORC differs from shoplifting, the impact it’s having on retailers across the nation and how NRF is working with lawmakers to combat the issue.

 
Retail security camera to capture organized retail crime.
 

Top issues on our agenda

Organized Retail Crime
 
NRF has stepped up its efforts to have Congress address the issue of organized retail crime.
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Supply Chain Infrastructure
 
NRF supports initiatives that modernize the nation's infrastructure.
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Swipe Fees
 
Credit and debit card swipe fees cost retailers and their customers nearly $140 billion each year.
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Protecting Consumer Privacy
 
Safeguarding consumer privacy is one of retailers’ top priorities.
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Labor Relations
 
NRF supports restoring the NLRB's role as a neutral arbitrator in labor-management disputes.
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Year in review

Policy Committees
NRF has numerous committees and councils dedicated to informing and supporting the retail industry.
 
NRF letters comments and testimony
View advocacy communications from NRF to Congress, the White House and federal agencies.
 

Get involved and make a difference

Congress is currently considering many issues that affect the retail industry. We need your help to make sure Congress hears from retailers. Use these online tools to contact your representatives and make your voice heard.

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