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News and updates from Amazon's public policy team
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We’re proud to be in Dublin, OH and support its innovation and growth this holiday season and beyond.
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Dublin Ohio
@DublinOhio
With the cloud becoming an ever more important factor in global commerce, entertainment and communications, the presence of @awscloud in Dublin has made the City a hub for indispensable global technology this holiday season. bit.ly/3VVAMDT #WhyDublin
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Congratulations to Project Kuiper VP Rajeev Badyal on being named to National Space Council’s latest Users Advisory Group. An honor to join
@VP
Harris and industry peers like
@torybruno
and
@blueorigin
to help advance the nation’s space policy goals.
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NASA
@NASA
National Space Council Chair @VP has announced the candidates selected to serve on the council's Users Advisory Group (UAG). Representing an array of aerospace-related companies & organizations, the UAG will help enable and propel the nation's space goals: bit.ly/3V5fGS3
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More than a thousand
@Rivian
electric vans are delivering packages in 100 cities across the country. Get a behind-the-scenes look at one from an Amazon delivery driver, and check out some of their favorite features. ⤵️ 🚙 🌎
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Major U.S. companies switching to electric vehicles
Amazon, FedEx and UPS are just some of the major companies starting to switch to electric vehicles for deliveries and trucking. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports on why these businesses are going green.
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At Amazon, we believe everyone has the right to marry who they love. As early and strong supporters for marriage equality, we are pleased to see Congress advance the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support and look forward to
@POTUS
signing it into law.
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We are proud to support the EAGLE Act and are continuing advocate for common sense immigration reform on behalf of our employees and their families. We urge Congress to pass the #EAGLEAct, lifting unfair per-country visa caps for employment-based green cards.
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We work every day to be a trusted partner in the communities where our employees & their families live and work. It’s an honor to receive this recognition from
@WBJonline
, a testament to our ongoing commitment to the DMV, home to our HQ2 in Arlington, VA.
aboutamazon.com
Amazon recognized as a top corporate philanthropist in the Washington, D.C., metro region
With more than $88 million donated, we remain committed to supporting our HQ2 community in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
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We’re proud to join
@USAID
in the JET Minerals Challenge during this Summit for Democracy Year of Action to help #StopCorruption in green mineral supply chains. We encourage innovators to apply! Learn more here: challenge.gov/?challenge=jet
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Samantha Power
@PowerUSAID
⬆️clean energy technology means ⬆️demand for green minerals. This should be an economic boon for countries with big reserves but supply chains are vulnerable to corruption. @USAID launched a challenge to strengthen transparency, accountability & integrity. challenge.gov/?challenge=jet
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Project Kuiper, our satellite internet constellation, was among commercial companies attending meetings with
@EmmanuelMacron
&
@NASA
on the value of space collaboration; we discussed how our partnership with
@Arianespace
will unlock economic potential & connect the unconnected.
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NASA
@NASA
We go, and we go together.🤝 Today, @SenBillNelson hosted @VP & @EmmanuelMacron at our headquarters in Washington. From Earth's ocean to deep space, we continue to build on more than 60 years of collaboration for the betterment of all: go.nasa.gov/3OXhjjl
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French President Emmanuel Macron delivers remarks prior to meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for an Earth Science briefing. From left to right; President Macron, Vice President Harris, National Security Advisor Phil Gordon, and Administrator Nelson sit together at a long table wearing formal navy and black suits. In the foreground, members of the press pool are visible with outstretched microphone booms. In the background, a large banner reads “NASA Headquarters Space Operations Center” with the NASA logo emblazoned upon it. In the corner of the image, the blue, white, and red French flag peeks out from behind the group. Four members of the U.S. and French entourage sit below the NASA banner in dark-colored formal attire. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
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Amazon News
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Order confirmation scams are on the rise this holiday shopping season. We've got a few tips to help keep customers safe. 🛒 Verify purchases on Amazon. 🛒 Be wary of false urgency. 🛒 Contact us if you’re ever unsure. More here. ⬇️
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6 practical tips to help you stay safe and avoid scams when shopping at Amazon this holiday season
Look out for fake order confirmations and beware of false urgency, plus more helpful tips to stay safe and avoid scams impersonating Amazon during the holidays.
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We currently employ more than 50,000 veterans & military spouses! We're focused on recruiting and developing military talent with programs specifically designed to help veterans transition into private sector roles. Learn more about how we hire veterans:
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Military recruiting: Amazon jobs for veterans & military spouses
Amazon hourly teams include transitioning military members, veterans, reservists, national guard members, military spouses, and military dependents.
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As Floridians continue to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we’re happy to team up with
@MyFLFamilies
to donate this first shipment of toys for children and families in need.
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Florida Department of Children and Families
@MyFLFamilies
A huge thank you to @amazon, @SunHealthFL , @SimplyFl , @SavetheChildren & @CNSWFL for helping us honor our foster families today. And thank you to @GovRonDeSantis & @CaseyDeSantis_ for their leadership in ongoing recovery efforts from #Ian. @FLDCFSecretary
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Kara Hurst
@KaraHurst
To tackle climate change, we must ensure women get funding to scale their sustainable technologies. Excited to share that
@Amazon
is joining
@PowerUSAID
@USAID
to launch the Climate Gender Equity Fund, and committing $53M to boost women-led climate tech companies and innovations.
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Samantha Power
@PowerUSAID
Mobilizing new climate finance & advancing gender equality are @USAID priorities for COP27. With @amazon, we're launching this effort to invest in women climate leaders and generate more private sector resources to close the climate finance gap for women. aboutamazon.com/news/sustainab
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Adam Selipsky
@aselipsky
Real progress on #ClimateChange means giving women entrepreneurs an equal seat at the table. Thank you for the partnership,
@USAID
.
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Samantha Power
@PowerUSAID
Mobilizing new climate finance & advancing gender equality are @USAID priorities for COP27. With @amazon, we're launching this effort to invest in women climate leaders and generate more private sector resources to close the climate finance gap for women. aboutamazon.com/news/sustainab
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The
@FCC
's new Space Bureau will increase efficiencies in response to rapid growth of satellite system applications. Project Kuiper applauds Chairwoman
@JRosenworcelFCC
for creating a framework that benefits consumers and supports US leadership in space innovation.
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The FCC
@FCC
Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC today announced her plan to modernize the FCC by establishing a Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs: fcc.gov/document/chair #Space #Satellites
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Amazon is proud to join
@USAID
to help female entrepreneurs get more funding for their climate change solutions. We’re committing $53M to invest in women-led climate tech startups, incubators, and more.
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Samantha Power
@PowerUSAID
Mobilizing new climate finance & advancing gender equality are @USAID priorities for COP27. With @amazon, we're launching this effort to invest in women climate leaders and generate more private sector resources to close the climate finance gap for women. aboutamazon.com/news/sustainab
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Safe Kids Advocacy
@SKWAdvocate
We were excited to partner with
@Amazon
and
@AmerAcadPeds
to host a car seat safety check event today! Thanks
@CongressmanRaja
for your efforts to promote child passenger safety and for advancing the Booster Seat Safety Act.
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Safe Kids Worldwide
@safekids
President @safekidspres presented @CongressmanRaja with the Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Award at @AmerAcadPeds headquarters for his commitment to making sure that ALL kids are safe when riding in a vehicle, particularly in communities that have historically been underserved.
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Our new Project Kuiper facility in Kirkland, WA, will provide jobs and infrastructure to scale satellite production, helping to provide fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
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Amazon expands satellite manufacturing at newly acquired Project Kuiper facility
The new facility in Kirkland, Washington, will provide jobs and infrastructure to scale satellite production ahead of a full commercial deployment.
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Great to have Sarah Dimson-Tararuj, Head of Programs & Partnership
@climatepledge
, speak at the #C40summit about innovative urban climate action alongside Miami Mayor
@FrancisSuarez
, Planning Secretary
@AlcaldiadeMed
Sergio Andrés López Muñoz, and Mariana Freire
@Microsoft
.
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The Climate Pledge
@climatepledge
On the #C40Summit stage today, we joined Mariana Freire from signatory @Microsoft and the mayor of Miami @FrancisSuarez to discuss how cities and businesses are driving emission reductions and building climate resilience together. #UnitedInAction
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Virginia is a great state to do business. We are proud to continue to invest in the Commonwealth and in the communities where our employees and their families live and work. Thanks for joining us,
@GovernorVA
!
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Governor Glenn Youngkin
@GovernorVA
It was exciting to be in Suffolk today to celebrate the completion of @amazon’s new state-of-the-art, first-of-its-kind robotics fulfillment center. Amazon reaffirms our commitment to making Suffolk, and the entire Commonwealth, the best place to live, work and raise a family.
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Thank you
@ACLatAm
for including us in your conference panel in Mexico City, where our Director of Latin America Public Policy
@RCSmithVaughan
explained how e-commerce helps Mexican companies export.
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Latin America Center
@ACLatAm
To conclude the event, @ACLatAm's Deputy Director @MariaBozmoski moderated a conversation on the benefits of a safer, greener, & more efficient US-Mexico border with @r_velascoa @SRE_mx, Sen @GinaCruzBC, @WHAAsstSecty @tobinbradley, Emilio Cadena & Reuben Smith-Vaughan. #ACMexico
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