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.

Policy and Legal

NAM: D.C. Circuit Should Preserve SEC Oversight of Proxy Firms

brief. What’s going on: The Nov. 15 brief asking the appeals court to overturn a February ruling by the D.C. District Court is the latest in a campaign by the NAM to ensure reasonable regulation of proxy firms. These powerful, unregulated entities often dictate how shareholders vote on proxy ballot proposals that come before public…

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Policy and Legal

NAM: Clarify 30C Tax Credit Rulemaking

said this week. What’s going on: In September, the IRS and Treasury Department jointly proposed regulations regarding Section 30C of the U.S. tax code’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, which was changed and expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. “A key purpose of the energy provisions of the IRA was to…

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Policy and Legal

Trump’s First Term: A Historic Era for Manufacturing

“phase one” trade deal with China, which was designed to strengthen protections for American IP and help level the playing field for manufacturers in the U.S. The impact: The agreement established enforceable trade standards with China, aiming to protect U.S. innovations and support American jobs. Operation Warp Speed: As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, manufacturers were…

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Policy and Legal

NAM to Commerce: Security, Competitiveness Go Together

told the Commerce Department this week. What’s going on: In September, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security proposed rules to ban connected vehicles that integrate information and communications technology from China and Russia

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