Alabama SHRM Members Bring Workplace Expertise to Washington, D.C.
On April 30, Alabama SHRM members returned to Washington, D.C., for a dynamic day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, meeting with eight congressional offices to advance SHRM’s workplace policy priorities. This annual engagement reflects Alabama SHRM’s ongoing commitment to ensuring HR professionals have a seat at the policymaking table and that lawmakers understand the real-world impact of the decisions they make.
During their meetings, Alabama SHRM members elevated SHRM’s key federal priorities, including:
- Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Calling on Congress to establish a uniform federal standard that governs the responsible use of AI in HR and employment systems — balancing innovation with fairness and transparency.
- Tax Policy and Employer Benefits: Advocating for reforms that strengthen workforce participation and talent development, including expansions to Section 127 educational assistance and caregiver tax credits.
- Workforce Development: Emphasizing the importance of reauthorizing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and expanding short-term Pell Grant access to address the nation’s growing skills gap.
A meaningful highlight of the day was an impromptu meet-up inside the Cannon House Office Building with SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, and SHRM Chief of Staff and Head of Government Affairs Emily M. Dickens, J.D. — reinforcing SHRM’s unified advocacy presence in Washington from grassroots to executive leadership.
When SHRM members engage directly with lawmakers, they do more than represent the HR profession — they provide critical, experience-based insights into how policies play out in real workplaces. From compliance challenges to workforce readiness to the adoption of new technologies, HR professionals have a unique vantage point that makes them indispensable policy partners. Their voices help guide lawmakers toward practical, people-centered solutions that truly work for employers and employees alike.
SHRM members and volunteer leaders interested in organizing their own D.C. advocacy days are encouraged to contact SHRM Government Affairs at governmentaffairs@shrm.org. Your voice matters — bring it to Washington.
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