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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Capitol Hill Gridlock and Retail’s Advocacy Window

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, procedural fights in Congress are creating real risks for retail priorities. RILA outlines what government affairs teams should watch as floor time tightens and must-pass bills become harder to move.

BY Evan Armstrong | 06/29/2026

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