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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.

Tell Congress: Pass retail crime-fighting legislation

Consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion — or an average of $44.40 per person — on the holiday this year and their top spending categories are food and beverages. More so, a record 62% or 162 million Americans are planning to celebrate.

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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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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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How to fight back against organized retail crime

Retail Gets Real Podcast

How to fight back against organized retail crime

Retail Gets Real episode 366: Representative Glenn Ivey and JCPenney's Angela Hofmann talk about ORC.

4 ways to vote retail this November

On the Hill

4 ways to vote retail this November

Get informed, get involved and elect legislators who support a thriving retail industry.

Join the movement to combat retail crime

Fight Retail Crime Day

Join the movement to combat retail crime

Fight Retail Crime Day returns on Oct. 24.

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.

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.

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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.

State Legislative Resources

State Legislative Resources

Resources for state and local government relations.

Congressional Voting Scorecard

Congressional Voting Scorecard

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