Byrne Named “Hero of Main Street”

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) announced today that he has received the “Hero of Main Street” Award from the National Retail Federation (NRF).

The “Hero of Main Street” Award is given to a group of bipartisan members who support the retail industry on issues including international trade, infrastructure investment, tax reform, and labor issues.

Byrne said: “Top-down, government-knows-best policies are only making things worse for our local retailers in Alabama and across the country. That’s why I am proud to champion pro-growth solutions that get Washington out of the way and allow retailers to flourish. I am honored to receive this special award, and I vow to continue standing up for our nation’s retailers throughout my time in Congress.”

National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay said: “Congressman Byrne has shown through his support that he cares about retailers big and small, and values the role these businesses play in communities across the country. He is an advocate for his thriving Main Street and the long-term growth of the retail industry – our nation’s largest job creators and the catalyst for continued growth and opportunity for our nation’s economy.”

The Hero of Main Street Award was created by NRF in 2013 to recognize members of Congress for support of the retail industry’s public policy priorities. Eligibility is based on NRF’s Retail Opportunity Index, bill sponsorship, and advocacy to advance the industry’s priorities.

NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants, and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans.