WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay in response to the Senate introduction of the “Emergency National 4 Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024”:
“NRF acknowledges the bipartisan progress made in the Senate on border security and immigration reform. We applaud the senators for their work to address the long-standing challenges at the southern border. While viewing this compromise as a positive step forward, NRF encourages further congressional action to find common ground on effective solutions to foster a fully functional immigration system.”
As the leading authority and voice for retail, NRF will continue to advocate for policies that ensure the efficiency and functionality of our nation’s legal immigration system.
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 52 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com