Regulatory and Legal Reform

Unnecessary regulations and excessive red tape prevent us from reaching new levels of achievement and make it harder for small businesses to compete. We need regulatory and legal reforms that unleash our industry and supports the work of men and women nationwide.

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Illinois Chemical Industry Warns Against New EPA Standard

Illinois Chemical Industry Warns Against New EPA Standard: Threatens Jobs, Investments, and Growth. The chemical industry plays an integral role in the US, manufacturing 96% of products and providing lucrative careers. However, stricter air quality regulations could cause irreparable harm to manufacturers in Illinois, hindering investments and supply chains. The industry urges the EPA to focus on enforcing existing regulations instead.

Overregulation Hurts Manufacturing

testimony before the House; and The Federal Trade Commission’s proposal to ban noncompete agreements, which 70% of manufacturers use to safeguard their intellectual property. What can be done: The NAM and the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association have been in contact with the White House to coordinate the designation of a senior adviser, who will work to …