Manufacturers Warn HHS’ MAHA Strategy Undermines Trump Regulatory Agenda Without Improving Health and Safety
Additional Regulations on Manufacturers Hinder Innovation Without Making Americans Safer
Washington, D.C. — Following the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s strategy report, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement:
“Manufacturers share the administration’s goals of safeguarding Americans’ health and safety. However, in light of this administration’s exceptional track record to drive a rebalanced regulatory agenda to strengthen manufacturing and benefit consumers, the Commission’s strategy report is a shocking misstep.
“Manufacturers are concerned that policies based on faulty information and misguided science could result in overly burdensome and ineffective regulatory proposals for manufacturers without making consumers safer. If implemented, the strategy would harm manufacturers across the country and the consumers who benefit from an efficient, healthy and cost-effective supply chain. It also would add to the compliance burden that the administration has made so many great strides to unwind. Manufacturers in the U.S. shoulder nearly $350 million every year in compliance costs—capital that manufacturers would much rather invest in their facilities, their employees, their products, and this administration has been a key partner in alleviating that burden.
“Manufacturers throughout the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage supply chains prioritize Americans’ health and safety. They comply with strict regulatory guidelines and lead with innovation to deliver safe and reliable products, ensure resilient and secure supply chains, safeguard health, preserve consumer choice, and enhance accessibility and affordability.
“Manufacturers are committed to working with the administration to ensure our industry can continue to deliver safe, innovative and affordable products to American families. But the strategy of the MAHA report will take America in the wrong direction.”
Background:
The National Association of Manufacturers this week launched a new national ad showcasing the vital role that manufacturers throughout the food and beverage supply chain play in strengthening families, building communities, and driving the nation forward. The ad highlights the people and innovation behind America’s food supply chain—from farms and shop floors to grocery stores, kitchen tables, restaurants and beyond—reminding policymakers and the public of the industry’s essential contribution to safe, healthy, nutritious and affordable food for every American family.
-NAM-
The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.