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PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA
Our Priorities
Our Priorities: Retail is more than a store. Public policies that support retail, support communities, jobs, and families. RILA, as the trade association for America’s most recognized and innovative brands, looks forward to working with policymakers to enact priorities that allow retailers and the communities they serve to thrive.
Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
RILA is working with lawmakers to help shape policies that protect our customers and meet expectations regarding environmental concerns.
Leading in the Community
Retail is more than a store; we are an integral part of the fabric of our communities.
Supporting Free Markets and Fair Trade
When policies are fair and allow retailers to compete, customers, communities, and workers all benefit.
Investing in People
Retail is for everyone; the place for a first job, 2nd chance, third act, or a side hustle – the retail workforce represents the American workforce.
Public Policy Agenda Committees
RILA engages policymakers at the federal and state level to advocate for policies on workforce, trade, tax, privacy, competition and other top priorities to allow retailers and the communities they serve in to thrive.
View All Committees- Communications Committee
- Finance Leaders Council
- Public Policy Steering Committee
- Tax Advisory Council
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion Leaders Council
- Government Affairs Committee
- International Trade and Customs Committee
- Payments Committee
- Retail Labor and Employment Committee
- State Affairs Committee
- Tax Committee
- Transportation & Logistics Committee
Upcoming Meetings
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
- Jun 24, 2025
- Washington, DC
Labor and Employment Committee Meeting
- May 20, 2025
- Washington, DC
Tax Committee Meeting
- Mar 19, 2025
- Washington, DC
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Tools and resources for retail leaders
Regulatory Comment Letters
Submitted comments to key regulatory agencies in effort to collaborate on solutions & help shape agency actions impacting our industry.
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RILA's Public Policy team committed to helping our members stay up to date on all government related topics.
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RILA serves as a voice for the retail industry and our members to help drive the policy agenda forward and showcase exciting industry initiatives.
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RILA Statement on Tariff Announcement
- By [Michael Hanson]
- 02/01/2025
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- 01/29/2025
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- By [Blake Harden, Courtney Titus Brooks]
- 01/29/2025
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- By [Blake Harden, Courtney Titus Brooks]
- 01/27/2025
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- By [Brian Dodge]
- 01/27/2025
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- By [Jason Brewer]
- 01/23/2025
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- By [Jeff Ashcroft]
- 01/17/2025
Treasury Secretary Should Prioritize Economic Stability
- By [Blake Harden, Courtney Titus Brooks]
- 01/16/2025
RILA’s 2025 Public Policy Agenda
- By [Austen Jensen, Michael Hanson]
- 01/13/2025
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- By [Jess Dankert, Sarah Gilmore]
- 01/09/2025
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- By [Jess Dankert, Sarah Gilmore]
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