Federal Accomplishments

In Washington, DC

The Chamber works diligently with our elected leaders in Congress to provide for a competitive business climate in the Greater Philadelphia region. Efforts that contribute to the region's economic development - including improvements to transportation infrastructure, the Delaware River Deepening Project, medical malpractice reform, energy legislation, and a competitive corporate tax structure - will remain at the top of the GPCC federal agenda.

• Advocated for federal approval of important projects such as the establishment of tolls along the Interstate 80 corridor and improvements to Philadelphia International Airport.
  
  
• Successfully urged Congress to create dedicated, stable federal funding for long-term improvements and passenger rail service expansion to Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. It is the first time Congress passed an Amtrak reauthorization bill since 1997.
  
  
• Monitored Small Business Administration procurement initiatives to ensure that small businesses receive a fair allocation of government contracting.
  
  
• Continued to back efforts aimed at preserving federally supervised private ballots in union elections rather than instilling a card check process.