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 Call for “12 Days of Permitting Reform” on Capitol Hill
December 9, 2025Washington, D.C. – As the House considers critical permitting reform legislation before year’s end, manufacturers are urging House members to support commonsense reforms. “The next two weeks in the House are going to be crucial to moving the needle on comprehensive, bipartisan permitting reform,” said National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons. “In…
New NAM Roadmap Ties America’s AI and Energy Future to Urgent Need for Permitting Reform
October 29, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Association of Manufacturers today released
CDC Committee Recommends Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule
September 26, 2025according to the CDC itself. The vote also means private health insurers are no longer required to cover these vaccines. However, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) said its members will continue coverage of these and other previously recommended vaccines through the end of 2026. What’s next: Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill must approve ACIP’s recommendations.
New 232 Tariffs Could Stall Manufacturing Investment in U.S.
September 26, 2025Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement in response to the Commerce Department’s investigation into potential tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery: “Manufacturers are working to increase capacity in the United States—and domestic production of robotics and industrial machinery can enhance both our industrial might and our…
