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.
Manufacturers to Federal Agencies: Rebalance Regulations to Strengthen Manufacturing in the U.S.
April 17, 2025The NAM Backs President Trump’s Executive Order 14219 with Policy Proposals to Reconsider Dozens of Costly Regulations Stifling Growth and Jobs
Washington, D.C. – In response to the President’s call for industry input on a new era of balanced, sensible and pro-growth regulation, the National Association of Manufacturers submitted
Manufacturing Wins: J&J Invests More Than $55 Billion
March 25, 2025according to the company; and More investment aimed at speeding drug discovery and development, supporting workforce training and improving business operations. Common goal: The Wilson site demonstrates the power of collaboration, Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer and NAM Board Chair Kathy Wengel said at the groundbreaking. “Today…
Critical Minerals Executive Order Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing
March 25, 2025dominates the global market for critical minerals, which are vital in the manufacture of everyday goods from cell phones and computers to advanced energy and defense technologies. Increasing American production of these crucial substances “can create jobs, fuel prosperity and significantly reduce our reliance on foreign nations,” according to the EO. “Transportation, infrastructure, defense capabilities…
President Trump’s EPA Takes Steps To Rebalance Harmful PM2.5 Rule That Stifles Manufacturing Growth
March 12, 2025National Association of Manufacturers Led National Campaign to Defeat Burdensome Rule That Prevents Manufacturers from Investing Across the Country
Washington, D.C. – In response to an announcement—spurred by National Association of Manufacturers–led advocacy—by the Environmental Protection Agency to revise and review burdensome federal regulations harming America’s manufacturers, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have answered the calls of manufacturers across the country…
Survey: Trade Policies Shake Up Manufacturers’ Economic Outlook
March 7, 2025Q1 2025 NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. What’s going on: In the most recent survey, conducted from Feb. 11 to Feb. 28, trade uncertainties moved to the top of the list of manufacturers’ concerns—with 76.2% of respondents citing them as their primary worry. Increased raw material costs came in second, cited by 62.3% of those surveyed.
NAM, Allies: Reject Reintroduced PRO-Act
March 6, 2025told the Senate Tuesday. What’s going on: The PRO Act, reintroduced Wednesday by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), joint employer” under federal labor law with a much broader, more vague definition. “The current standard focuses on whether the potential employers have direct and immediate control over employees. The PRO Act standard…
