Policy and Legal
Manufacturers need smart laws and effective policies. That’s why the NAM is standing up for manufacturers everywhere – from the halls of power where we advance important legislation, to the courts where we fight to defend our rights.
Manufacturers Appreciate President Trump’s Focus on Curbing the Regulatory Onslaught
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers, along with more than 100 manufacturing associations, sent a
NAM Backs Bipartisan Calls for PBM Reform During Lame Duck
Congress Must Act Immediately to Rein in PBMs
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers voiced manufacturers’ support for efforts led by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) to bring much-needed reform and transparency to pharmacy benefit managers. The NAM is a champion for PBM reform given that these underregulated middlemen drive up health care costs for manufacturers and manufacturing workers. Following a …
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 …
Manufacturers Ready to Work with Bessent to Ensure That We Can Continue to Drive Economy Forward
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement on the nomination of Scott Bessent to be the next Treasury Secretary: “President Trump’s 2017 tax reforms were rocket fuel for manufacturing, and their transformative impact cannot be overstated. They put into place competitive policies that fueled record job …
Timmons: USMCA, Right Policies Can Bring “Manufacturing Revival”
said this week—but “the special relationship” between the U.S. and Canada will only grow stronger. What’s going on: “President Trump has been very clear about his priorities, his commitments,” Timmons said Wednesday in Ottawa on CBC News’ “Power & Politics,” where he was joined by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters President and CEO Dennis Darby. Timmons …
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 …
