Government & Public Affairs
The Chamber represents the business interests of the Huntsville/Madison County area in all levels of government, promoting policies and legislation that enhance the economic prosperity of the region. Federal spending on Defense, Space, and Homeland Security accounts for over half of the Huntsville Metro GDP. As a result of the importance of this sector to our economy, much of the Chamber’s government and public affairs efforts are focused on the growth and protection of Redstone Arsenal and these related activities.
Federal Government Engagement
Washington DC Trip draws record crowd!

Washington Update with Sen. Britt

Washington Update with Congressman Strong

Washington Update with Sen. Tuberville
Other highlights
Senator Tuberville’s staff hosted their FY25 National Defense Authorization Act kick-off briefing for local companies at the Chamber
- On February 18, Military Legislative Assistant Samantha Power and District Director Brian Naugher briefed local companies about the process of submitting NDAA requests to the Senator.
Chamber leadership team meets with Congressional Delegation
- The Chamber’s senior volunteer leadership and staff met with the members of the Congressional Delegation on March 12, to brief them on the Chamber’s priorities, as reflected in the Chamber’s 2024 Federal Agenda.
Alabama Government

Legislative Update

Montgomery Trip

Alabama Update with Governor Ivey
Other highlights
Chamber hosts State Agenda meeting with local Delegation
- The Chamber hosted a luncheon meeting with the members of the Madison County legislative delegation on Feb. 2 to review the Chamber’s State Agenda.
Chamber support for NASA and Space Policy
Chamber supports human space exploration DC advocacy efforts
- For over 30 years, the Chamber has supported the Citizens for Space Exploration, a national coalition of communities supporting human space exploration. In partnership with the National Space Club, the Chamber sponsors UAH graduate students to attend the DC fly-in. Over the course of two days, 10 teams of 3-4 people will meet with over 350 congressional offices, advocating for policies supporting human space exploration.
New Alabama Aerospace and Defense Council
- The Chamber supported an effort to create a new Alabama Aerospace and Defense Council, under the umbrella of the Manufacture Alabama organization. This Council will take responsibility for preparing a Statewide agenda for the aerospace industry and for organizing the Alabama Aerospace Day. The Council debuted on September 11, in conjunction with the Manufacture Alabama Government Affairs Conference. Chamber SVP Mike Ward serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Executive Committee.
Chamber Supports Armed Forces

Annual Outing

Redstone Update: Briefings

Redstone Update: Luncheon
Armed Forces Celebration
• Proclamation Signing on June 10
• Concert in the Park, also on June 10
• Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon on June 11
• Community vs Redstone Softball Game on June 12

Proclamation Signing

Concert in the Park

AFC Luncheon

Community vs. Redstone Softball Game
Other highlights
Chamber hosts Reception for new Redstone leadership
- The Chamber hosted a reception for several of Team Redstone's new leaders on February 13 at the Chamber. The event was well attended and marked the first time we have hosted such an event since the pandemic.
Chamber hosts reception for the Assistant Secretary of Defense – Aprille Ericsson
- The Chamber hosted a reception for Assistant Sec. of Defense for Science and Technology, Aprille Ericsson on November 20.
Chamber Support for Local Government Events

Madison City Update

State of the City: Huntsville
