SHRM Public Policy Priorities
As we work with policymakers, learn more about SHRM's public policy priorities.
EO Impact Zone: A Guide for HR Leaders
Inclusion and diversity are essential for creating thriving workplaces and communities. These principles drive innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure every individual feels valued and empowered.
SHRM Priorities for the 119th Congress
SHRM is committed to honoring past successes while driving the meaningful change needed to stay ahead of evolving workplace trends. This year, SHRM urges Congress to update three critical pieces of legislation that will shape the future of work, workers, and the workplace.
U.S. businesses face a talent shortage worsened by demographic shifts and employment gaps. SHRM’s policy pillars offer Congress solutions to close these gaps and strengthen the workforce.
SHRM advocates for policies addressing labor shortages, including immigration reform, paid leave, reskilling, and upskilling to support a competitive workforce.
SHRM is focused on advocacy efforts to modernize bedrock legislation affecting the world of work—Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act and Immigration and Nationality Act.
Let's Get to Work
At SHRM, we are focused on six key policy areas that have a meaningful impact on the workplace.
Build a modern immigration system that fuels economic growth and protects U.S. workers
Advocacy Spotlight
Why Advocacy Matters
Advocacy matters to me because progress is important to promote better health, engagement, productivity, and quality of life for our employees and for our society. If we had only ever relied on the status quo and the standards to which we have become accustomed, we would not have child labor protections, equal opportunitiy, minimum wage, safety standards, or any of the other protections that we have begun to take for granted.
Huntsville, AL
It is important for our elected officials to hear from their constituents, and advocacy efforts help us have our voices heard on issues that are important to us. Most of the best ideas for legislation comes from constituent ideas and bringing these ideas to those in elected office often result in positive changes for all.
Janesville, WI
Nonpartisan advocacy and education of elected officials, staff members, and regulators is the most effective way to influence public policy relating to workplace issues. I regularly communicate with and visit elected officials, testify before state legislative committees, and write comment letters.
East Lansing, MI
- Robert Hamer
- Rebecca Tipton
- Jeff Palkowski
- Nancy McKeague
Contact the SHRM Government Affairs Team
Phone: 703.535.6099
Email: governmentaffairs@shrm.org
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