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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.

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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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Speak out against tariffs

Congress must hear from those of us who pay tariffs — America's consumers, small businesses and retailers in our communities.

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Tell Lawmakers: Support retail in 2025

In 2025, policymakers have the opportunity to positively impact the retail industry by pursuing pro-growth policies to stimulate the economy and reduce overall costs.

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Tell Congress: Pass retail crime-fighting legislation

Organized retail crime continues to impact retailers, workers and the communities they serve. Tell Congress to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act and help fight retail crime.

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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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Advocacy on NRF's blog and media

The misperception of shrink and its impact on organized retail crime
Loss Prevention

Aug 19, 2025

The misperception of shrink and its impact on organized retail crime

It’s time to set the record straight — claims that ORC losses are inflated due to inventory shrink are inaccurate

Senate hearing focuses on the need to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

Senate hearing focuses on the need to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

A coordinated effort is needed to help law enforcement, retail and other stakeholders address ORC and supply chain theft

4 retail industry priorities for sustaining U.S. economic growth
Tariffs

Jul 30, 2025

4 retail industry priorities for sustaining U.S. economic growth

Addressing the industry’s top priorities is essential to maintain economic momentum

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.

Retail Advocates Summit

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

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Find Your Officials

Find Your Officials

Knowing who your elected officials are is the first step to making a difference for the retail industry.

Congressional Voting Scorecard

Congressional Voting Scorecard

NRF scores specific legislation on how it impacts the retail industry.