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.
DOE LNG Study Misses the Mark
December 18, 2024urging President Trump to reconsider the Biden administration’s misguided findings regarding new liquefied natural gas export permits, following the release of a Department of Energy study claiming that increased permit numbers would have negative effects on the nation. What’s going on: The Department of Energy’s analysis, released Tuesday, holds “that ‘unfettered’ shipments of the fuel…
Manufacturers Welcome Inclusion of PBM Reform in Government Funding Package, Urge Swift Passage to Tackle Healthcare Costs
December 17, 2024Permitting Reform Must Remain a Top Priority Next Year
Washington, D.C. – Following the release of Congress’ year-end government funding package, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement on the inclusion of pharmacy benefit manager reforms: “Manufacturers commend House Speaker Mike Johnson, committee leadership and reform champions for their work on a government funding package that tackles rising…
DOE’s Politically Motivated LNG Report Undermines American Energy Dominance
December 17, 2024President Trump Must End the Biden Administration’s War on Energy
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers today responded to the Department of Energy’s report on liquefied natural gas exports and highlighted the harmful impact of the DOE’s misguided attempts to restrict new LNG export terminals. A
NAM to EPA: Revise October PFAS Rule
December 17, 2024told the agency recently. What’s going on: In October, the EPA published draft rules that would add 16 individual PFAS and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to its Toxic Release Inventory, a list of potentially hazardous chemical release and waste management activities taking place in the U.S. Companies producing or manufacturing…
Manufacturers Appreciate President Trump’s Focus on Curbing the Regulatory Onslaught
December 5, 2024Washington, 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
December 4, 2024Congress 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 healthcare costs for manufacturers and manufacturing workers. Following a press…
