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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Retail Policy Update: DHS Funding and Retail Priorities

With DHS funding resolved and reconciliation moving forward, Congress may have more room to act on key retail priorities. RILA outlines what retailers should watch next, from organized retail crime legislation to affordability-driven policy risks.

BY Evan Armstrong | 05/04/2026

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Evan Armstrong

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