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RILA’s 2025 Public Policy Agenda

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, RILA, today released its 2025 Retail Public Policy Agenda, outlining the industry’s key priorities for the 119th Congress. As the voice for leading retailers in Washington, RILA’s focus will be on advancing public policies that ignite economic growth, strengthen the U.S. workforce and protect local communities. 

“Retail is a dynamic, multifaceted industry that supports more than 50 million American jobs. Our reach extends from every storefront and distribution center to the kitchens, garages, living rooms and back yards of every home in America,” said Michael Hanson, RILA senior executive vice president, public affairs. “As President-elect Trump and Congress get to work, leading retailers are ready to be partners in advancing policies that continue to allow retailers to invest in their employees and the communities they call home.”

Specifically, RILA will advocate for:
  • Maintaining the corporate tax rate at 21% to keep America’s economy leading the pack
  • Promote trade policies that protect our national interests and the homeland without burdening American families with new costs on everyday essentials
  • Ensuring supply chains are resilient and free of costly disruptions
  • Removing outdated and burdensome regulations that impede a dynamic and flexible 21st century workforce while pursuing policies that reimagine outdated labor laws
  • Securing robust privacy protections for consumers while allowing the development and creation of new technologies that advance the retail shopping experience  
  • Challenging the dominant legacy players on Wall Street to bring more competition to the payments arena 
  • Collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement to combat criminal networks engaged in organized retail crime, cargo theft and gift care fraud schemes
“RILA and our members are committed to policies that create economic opportunities for all Americans and help support safe, affordable and vibrant communities,” said Austen Jensen, RILA executive vice president, government affairs. “As policymakers work to grow the economy and make life more affordable for American families, retailers will be a reliable partner and resource on behalf of our employees, customers and communities we serve.” 
The full 2025 Retail Public Policy Agenda can be accessed here. The agenda was developed with input from top retail government affairs executives, as well as RILA’s board of directors.
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RILA is the US trade association for leading retailers. We convene decision-makers, advocate for the industry, and promote operational excellence and innovation. Our aim is to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.

RILA members include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $2.7 trillion in annual sales, millions of American jobs, and hundreds of thousands of stores, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers domestically and abroad. 
 
Tags
  • Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
  • Public Policy
  • Supporting Free Markets and Fostering Innovation
  • Building Communities
  • Investing in People
  • Leading in the Community

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