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.
Guide to the 119th Congress
On Nov. 5th, President-elect Donald Trump secured enough electoral college votes to become the 47th President of the United States. Republicans also flipped four Senate seats, meaning they will have a 53-47 majority entering the 119th Congress, and maintained control of the House though a small number of congressional races remain outstanding. For the first …
NLRB Overturns 40-Year Precedent
Law360, subscription). What’s going on: “Telling workers that a union would come between them and their bosses may violate the National Labor Relations Act because it’s an effective threat to end workers’ direct relationships with management, a majority comprising the board’s three Democrats said [last] Friday in a case involving Starbucks.” The groundbreaking decision overturns …
Manufacturers Launch Seven-Figure Ad Campaign Urging PBM Reforms in Lame Duck
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers has launched a seven-figure video and digital advertising campaign urging Congress to pass legislation this year to bring much-needed reform to pharmacy benefit managers, whose practices increase health care costs for manufacturers and manufacturing workers. The NAM’s
NAM Sees Strength for Manufacturing as Washington Transitions
Reuters, subscription), a choice NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons
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 …
