Legislative Action Center

EPA trying to regulate with "express train" tactics.

The EPA is pushing to further regulate our agriculture, timber and chemical industry through “express train” tactics. Please click the Take Action button below, to read more and to send a letter to the EPA asking for an extension of time to allow for thorough public input.

Our Initial Take Action Call Worked! The EPA has extended the comment period on this issue for an additional 35 days. This provides businesses and business groups an excellent opportunity to generate comments to the EPA explaining why this particular regulatory approach threatens jobs and the economy. Click the Take Action button to send a letter of your own.

US Chamber President and CEO, Tom Donohue - Interview with Charlie Rose

US Chamber President and CEO, Tom Donohue (20:32)

This program first aired on February 11th on PBS' The Charlie Rose Show. Donohue discusses how he built the Chamber into a lobbying and political powerhouse, his views on President Obama's America, how we can start creating jobs now, and more. Watch the interview and then share your thoughts about the interview on the discussion board.

What YOU need to know TODAY!

From The Capitol:

At the state capitol, legislators enter “deadline week”. All bills moving forward must come out of their house of origin this week. Thus, all Senate bills must pass the Oklahoma Senate and all House bills must pass the Oklahoma House of Representatives or they are dead. This process will greatly reduce the number of bills being considered by the legislature during the rest of the session.

In Washington, D.C., besides the continuing focus on health care restructuring, the U.S. Senate is considering a “jobs bill” that will include a one-year extension of the Former Indian Lands tax credits. This bill is important to Oklahoma business.

Tell Congress to Oppose Flawed Health Care Proposal

Because of our nation’s free and competitive marketplace which inspires innovation, creativity and excellence, America provides the best health care in the world! However, we do need reform in our health care delivery system that reduces costs, covers more people, and lets our doctors – not the government – decide what health care is best for us and our families.

Congressional leaders have determined that the U.S. House of Representatives will conduct a floor vote on their major health care reform measure as early as this weekend! This measure, H.R. 3962, provides for significant tax increases to pay for a public plan, employer mandates, and minimum coverage requirements which will do more than devastate the private insurance industry--they could bankrupt our economy.

Issues To Take Action on Now

We have several Issues that you can take action on now! Click the button below for a list. Then send a letter on those issues that impact you and/or your business!