Evan Armstrong

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

As a member of RILA's Government Affairs team, Evan Armstrong leads advocacy efforts related to workforce and employment issues before Congress and federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL), the EEOC and NLRB. In addition, Evan explores how the evolutions in the future of work impact the retail industry and develops policy strategies to build the 21st Century Retail Workforce.

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(202) 869-0263

evan.armstrong@rila.org

Latest Insights from Evan Armstrong

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RILA Urges House Action on Common Cents Act

RILA is calling on the House to pass the bipartisan Common Cents Act to address ongoing penny circulation challenges. The legislation would provide federal consistency for cash transactions and help avoid conflicting state requirements.

BY Evan Armstrong | 07/09/2026

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Evan Armstrong

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

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