Policy Perspectives

Sound public policy that supports American economic prosperity is the core of the Business Roundtable mission. Our member company CEOs are committed to supporting legislative action that prioritizes American competitiveness in areas such as taxes, trade, infrastructure, industry regulations, immigration, technology strategy, and others.

As leaders for the American business community, Business Roundtable CEOs also work to set high standards for corporate and government action on issues such as diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, corporate governance, and cybersecurity.

Learn more about our leadership in action on these important public policy topics.

Current Priorities

Tax & Fiscal Policy

America’s businesses and workers now have a tax system that helps them compete and win. It is making a meaningful difference for American workers, families, and communities.

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Benefits of Tax Reform

Americans are benefitting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Competitiveness

American Businesses and Workers now have a tax system that will help them compete and win.

Education & Workforce

Business Roundtable is committed to the vision that everyone—whether students, workers, or those looking for a job—should be prepared for work and ready to succeed.

Closing the Skills Gap

Closing this widening skills gap represents one of the largest growth opportunities for American businesses and for the U.S. economy

Immigration

America’s business leaders support common sense solutions which seek to strengthen the economy by welcoming more legal immigrant workers, better enforcement of border security, and finding a viable solution for undocumented immigrants.

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How the Future of American Immigration Policies Can Make or Break the Economy

The vast majority of economists and business leaders agree that immigration is a net positive for the U.S. economy. But, the system for welcoming these highly valuable workers is broken.
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM

America’s business leaders from across industries understand that immigration reform is necessary to have a productive workforce across every state and every skill level.

Corporate Governance

As business leaders representing every sector of the American economy, Business Roundtable CEOs are committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance. 

Principles of Corporate Governance

As the corporate environment continues to evolve, a strong emphasis on effective corporate governance is even more essential. 

Oversight and Regulation

America’s economy, workers, and shareholders depend on well-managed, well-governance public companies. 

Smart Regulation

A dynamic and prosperous U.S. economy demands a smart, streamlined approach to regulation that protects American workers and our environment while also promoting innovation, economic growth and job creation.

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Modernizing Regulation

Business Roundtable CEOs support policies that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal regulatory system while protecting health, safety and environmental quality.
Permitting Concerns

There is widespread, bipartisan agreement that improving the federal permitting process will help unlock investment, leading to economic growth and job creation. 

Technology

As business leaders representing every sector of the economy, we understand the value that technology plays in fostering economic growth and opportunity. Data and digital platforms are essential to competitiveness in today’s marketplace. We are committed to advancing policies that safeguard U.S. information and technology assets and protect consumer data while promoting innovation and growth in the digital economy.

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Privacy

Business Roundtable is developing a framework for national consumer privacy legislation that strengthens protections for consumers, achieves greater transparency, and preserves innovation by establishing a national standard for privacy.
Cybersecurity

Business Roundtable recognizes that effective cybersecurity protection requires a strong partnership between the public and private sectors who together must prioritize cybersecurity policies and initiatives that enable better defense against cyber threats. 

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