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Retail industry lobbyist joins House Energy and Commerce

Posted by John Sugden on July 16, 2014

A former retail trade organization lobbyist has joined the House Energy and Commerce Committee as a Republican counsel.

Melissa Froelich became a full time lobbyist for the National Retail Federation in 2012, and left earlier this month as legislative counsel. 

The National Retail Federation bills itself as the largest retail trade association in the world, representing companies with millions of employees. The Federation's stated policy agenda includes efforts to lower the corporate tax rate as well as swipe fees on credit card purchases. Most notably, the Federation supports efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), the House Energy and Commerce Committee's oversight responsibilities include consumer protection, public health, and interstate and foreign commerce.

While working for the Federation, Froelich lobbied against swipe fees and in support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Froelich studied advertising and political science at the University of Miami and holds a law degree from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Subjects: Melissa Froelich Wade; Former Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI); National Retail Federation

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