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Official news and updates from Amazon’s public policy team
Washington, DC
Joined January 2016
From November 4–11, Amazon buildings across the country glowed green for #OperationGreenLight, a national initiative led by @NACoTweets and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers honoring veterans, service members, and their families. We’re proud to join
Amazon lit over 200 sites green as the official partner of Operation Green Light for Veterans. This @NACoTweets initiative shines light on challenges veterans and military families face, while highlighting county, state, and federal resources available to support them.
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Thank you @CHCI for visiting HQ2! We were so happy to host your Fall Congressional Interns alongside our DMV Latinos employee-led group at the AWS Skills Center Arlington, which celebrates its 3rd anniversary this Thursday. We loved sharing how Amazon employees build careers that
A big thank you to @amazon_policy for welcoming our 25 Fall Congressional Interns yesterday! They explored future careers in tech, leadership, public policy, and more. We’re grateful to the Amazon team for their hospitality and continued partnership with CHCI.
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Last week, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of our new 800,000 sq. ft. robotics fulfillment center in Elkhart, Indiana — representing 1,400+ new jobs, advanced technology, and a long-term investment in Indiana’s workforce and economy. We were proud to welcome @GovBraun,
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From utilizing AI to educational outreach programs worldwide, @Amazon's legal and public policy teams are using their skills to make real impact — 80,000+ pro bono hours across 23 countries and counting!
Today I’m immensely proud to announce Amazon’s 2025 Pro Bono Report. Since the inception of our global pro bono program, 2,400+ members of our legal and public policy teams across 23 countries have collectively volunteered 80,000+ hours of service. https://t.co/b63BymvRky
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Groundbreaking analysis on technology's role in European competitiveness from @FlintGlobal - technology diffusion contributes over €1T to the EU economy, or nearly 6% of EU GDP. And the costs of restricting technology adoption could cost the EU nearly €200B annually by 2030.
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“It’s clear today that Europe’s approach to ex ante regulation is a failed experiment that other countries should not repeat,” Andrew DeVore, Amazon’s VP and Associate General Counsel. EU businesses estimate 40% of tech spend goes to regulatory compliance, 45% among startups.
🏔️TPI Aspen Forum 2025🏔️ Andrew DeVore, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Amazon on the effects of European ex ante regulation and Digital Markets Act #tpiaspen
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We had a wonderful time hosting the @ShopFloorNAM at our BWI2 fulfillment center in Baltimore, MD. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to connect, share insights, and showcase the incredible work of our employees at the facility.
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Thank you for visiting JAN1, @SenHydeSmith! We’re proud to be part of Mississippi’s growth and grateful for the opportunity to showcase the innovation, dedication and amazing @amazon employees behind every package. Thank you for your support.
Wrapped up a great visit to Amazon’s JAN1 Fulfillment Center in Canton. It was incredible to see the technology and hardworking team behind every package. This facility is driving real opportunity, strengthening our workforce, and helping Mississippi grow. @amazon_policy
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We applaud @FCC's actions today to advance innovation and accelerate secure connectivity infrastructure deployment.
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Thank you to Mayor Angela Birney of @CityOfRedmond, for visiting @Amazon HQ2. We had the opportunity to discuss shared priorities like sustainability, infrastructure, and innovation, and to highlight how we’re building stronger communities in Arlington. With Redmond as home to
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We applaud the @WhiteHouse, @USDOT, @FAANews, and Congress for their continued leadership in advancing a framework that supports safe, scalable drone operations like @Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery. We look forward to reviewing the FAA’s proposed rule that is meant to enable
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Thank you, Congressman @RepBobOnder, for visiting our St. Peters, MO fulfillment center and seeing firsthand how we deliver for customers every day. We’re proud to be part of your district and to provide good jobs, great benefits, and growth opportunities for thousands of
My staff and I had an excellent time touring Amazon’s warehouse in St. Peters, MO. Amazon provides thousands of local jobs with great benefits. We’re lucky to have them in my Congressional district. Thanks to @amazon_policy for the invitation and the great tour.
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Amazon supports & continues to work at the state and federal level to establish consistent standards that promote the secure, responsible development of AI. We look forward to continued collaboration to fully realize AI's potential in driving economic growth & tech advancement.
Amazon welcomes @WhiteHouse's AI Action Plan, which closely aligns with our efforts and investments. To maintain U.S. AI global leadership & fully realize AI's potential, we need collaboration w/ government & industry to drive economic growth & technological advancement.
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Congratulations to Olivia Trusty on her confirmation to the @FCC. We look forward to working with her to advance policies that strengthen U.S. leadership in communications and space, and close the digital divide.
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We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing this journey together!
Charlton’s brand-new ORH3 @Amazon Facility employs over 1,000 workers, and features thousands of robots all designed and built in Massachusetts. It’s proof that technological innovation goes far beyond Boston. Great to see a global giant investing in every part of our state.
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Thanks for stopping by our Rochester delivery center! We appreciated the chance to share how our team supports the community and helps keep things running.
Glad to meet with the team at Rochester's @Amazon fulfillment center today. They’re a major employer for our region, fueling local growth and helping move our community forward. It was great to hear about their continued success.
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Six years in, and we’re always proud to support @SBAgov's National Small Business Week. Huge thanks to the independent sellers who power Amazon’s store and local economies across the U.S.
60%+ of sales in Amazon’s store come from independent sellers, who supported 2M+ U.S. jobs last year. We honor their important work by sponsoring @SBAgov's National Small Business Week again this year. Read more here:
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What do you get when you mix policy, @NASCAR, @motionpictures, and @PrimeVideo? A packed screening of Earnhardt, great conversation, and a look at racing history through the iconic Earnhardt family legacy. Thanks to the Members of Congress, Hill staff, and partners who joined us
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Acer House will create pathways for economic mobility in the CD & Amazon is honored to fund this vision. Thank you @CityofSeattle @MayorofSeattle, Great Expectations & Kateesha Atterberry w/ Urban Black for your work to address Seattle’s housing needs. https://t.co/zNTPDa1aQN
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