Business Roundtable

Ready. Set. Let’s Build. 🏗️ BRT launched a new campaign for bipartisan permitting reform. Modernizing the process will accelerate investment and unlock projects across energy, transportation, technology and other critical sectors. Learn more: businessroundtable.org/icymi-ready-se…

Great piece from @SenMikeLee on the urgent need for comprehensive bipartisan permitting reform. A more efficient, predictable and durable permitting process is essential to building the energy and infrastructure projects needed to strengthen U.S. competitiveness. washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/…

We thank @RepGuthrie, @RepJohnJoyce and members of the data privacy working group for their leadership on this critical issue. BRT will continue collaborating with lawmakers in both parties and the Administration as this essential legislation moves forward.

The SECURE Data Act draws on strong, proven state privacy frameworks developed on a bipartisan basis. Ending a confusing patchwork of state laws would strengthen trust, protect consumers and give businesses the certainty needed to innovate, secure data and drive growth.

BRT joined business organizations in welcoming House introduction of comprehensive legislation that would establish a single national privacy standard. Read the full statement here: businessroundtable.org/business-assoc…

We're proud to celebrate the 5th year of @SecondChanceBiz and the milestone of reaching 55 members. ICYMI: Earlier this month, we co-hosted the 2026 Second Chance Forum. This year's panelists discussed the research and implementation of second chance employment through a variety of lenses, both locally and nationally. Congrats to Larry Miller, Chairman of @Jumpman23 and Founder of @JUMP_TheProject, on being named the new SCBC co-chair. #SecondChanceMonth

BRT applauds @RepScottPeters and @RepGabeEvans for their bipartisan leadership in advancing permitting reform. We stand ready to continue working with policymakers to establish a permitting system that is efficient, predictable and durable. scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases…

USMCA is a major economic achievement that supports US jobs, investment and supply chain resilience across North America. We applaud the bipartisan support for extending the vital trilateral agreement as the joint review process moves forward. young.senate.gov/wp-content/upl…

The Working Families Tax Cut is delivering for the U.S. economy and will help fuel U.S. investment, innovation and economic growth for years to come.

Proud to co-host the fourth annual Second Chance Forum. #SecondChanceMonth

.@ShopFloorNAM finds broken permitting processes cost manufacturers $8B each year — delaying projects, raising costs and holding back growth. BRT supports bipartisan permitting reform to strengthen US competitiveness and accelerate investment. 🔗 nam.org/8-billion-a-ye…

BRT urges Congress to end the partial government shutdown, which is straining the aviation system that keeps people and goods moving safely. Read the statement: businessroundtable.org/business-round…

ICYMI: At a recent @BrookingsInst event, BRT VP of Trade & International Nasim Fussell highlighted how USMCA has strengthened American competitiveness, supporting US manufacturers, farmers and service providers. Learn more: businessroundtable.org/icymi-business…

Staying ahead of emerging threats and reinforcing public-private collaboration would strengthen US resilience and competitiveness.

BRT applauds the release of the Administration’s National Cyber Strategy, which advances BRT priorities — including cyber regulatory harmonization and a strong cyber workforce.

We appreciate the leadership of @SenCapito, @SenWhitehouse, @SenMikeLee and @SenatorHeinrich as bipartisan discussions on permitting reform continue.

BRT welcomes the resumption of Senate negotiations on permitting reform. Modernizing the federal permitting system will help accelerate infrastructure, deliver more affordable energy and support American jobs. businessroundtable.org/business-round…

BRT supports use of categorical exclusions as a key piece of permitting reform and encourages Congress to enact comprehensive, bipartisan permitting reform legislation. mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

BRT applauds @SenMcCormickPA and @SenPeterWelch for introducing the bipartisan REWIRE Act. Increasing grid capacity and expanding grid-enhancing technologies and energy storage are essential to energy affordability and US competitiveness.

Ahead of the State of the Union, BRT calls on policymakers to secure America’s future prosperity. Read the statement by BRT CEO Joshua Bolten. businessroundtable.org/business-round…

BRT CEO Joshua Bolten today issued a statement on the US Supreme Court’s ruling regarding use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement tariffs. businessroundtable.org/business-round…