National ACE Advances Small Business Advocacy and Strengthens Bipartisan Engagement Through Meetings with 40 Congressional Offices During 2026 Capitol Hill Day
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May 14, 2026
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National ACE Advances Small Business Advocacy and Strengthens Bipartisan Engagement Through Meetings with 40 Congressional Offices During
2026 Capitol Hill Day
[May 14, 2026, Washington D.C.] — The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) convened one of its most impactful Capitol Hill Days to date, engaging with 40 congressional offices on May 14, 2026, to advocate for policies and programs that support small business growth, innovation, and economic opportunity.
The advocacy day, held during National Small Business Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, included 21 direct meetings with U.S. Senators and Representatives, where National ACE and community leaders discussed key priorities impacting entrepreneurs and small business owners nationwide. Discussions focused on expanding access to capital, developing guidance around artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, strengthening workforce development initiatives, advocating for an all-of-the-above energy policy, and advancing federal programs that help small businesses grow and compete.
“Capitol Hill Day is an important opportunity to ensure the voices of small business owners are heard directly by policymakers shaping our nation’s economic future,” said Chiling Tong, President & CEO of National ACE. “This year’s conversations reflected growing momentum around entrepreneurship, innovation, workforce development, energy demand to support business growth, and the need for continued collaboration between government and the small business community. National ACE remains committed to building strong bipartisan relationships that create meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.”
National ACE met directly with the following legislators:
Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL)
Senator Alex Padilla (CA)
Senator Adam Schiff (CA)
Representative Greg Casar (TX-35)
Representative Judy Chu (CA-28)
Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37)
Representative Al Green (TX-09)
Representative Mark Harris (NC-08)
Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01)
Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17)
Representative Susie Lee (NV-03)
Representative Grace Meng (NY-06)
Representative Christian Menefee (TX-18)
Representative Blake Moore (UT-01)
Representative Tim Moore (NC-14)
Representative James Moylan (GU-At Large)
Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04)
Representative Pete Sessions (TX-17)
Representative Mark Takano (CA-39)
Representative Dina Titus (NV-01)
Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33)
National ACE also met with the following congressional offices:
Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Office of Senator John Cornyn (TX)
Office of Senator Elissa Slotkin (MI)
Office of Representative Brian Babin (TX)
Office of Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42)
Office of Representative Doris Matsui (CA-07)
Office of Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10)
Office of Representative April McClain Delaney (MD-06)
Office of Representative Dave Min (CA-47)
Office of Representative Kevin Mullin (CA-15)
Office of Representative Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06)
Office of Representative Amata Radewagen (AS-At Large)
Office of Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10)
Office of Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13)
Office of Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)
As a celebration of National Small Business Month and AAPI Heritage Month, National ACE also hosted a reception at Robinhood’s DC Headquarters. The organization was honored to welcome a distinguished lineup of guest speakers, including:
Senator Andy Kim (NJ)
Representative Vince Fong (CA-20)
Representative Young Kim (CA-40)
Representative Dave Min (CA-47)
Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
Through Capitol Hill Day and continued engagement with policymakers, National ACE remains dedicated to elevating the voices of entrepreneurs and advancing policies that strengthen small businesses, expand economic opportunity, and foster innovation nationwide.
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About National ACE: National ACE’s mission is to serve as a strong advocate of AAPI and all small business interests and positive change on issues that enhance and advance the goals and aspirations of business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. National ACE supports policies and programs that strengthen small businesses, expand economic opportunity, and foster the next generation of entrepreneurs and executives. Learn more at www.nationalace.org.