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NAM: Federal Court Ruling Is a Win for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C.–Following the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s decision denying plaintiff’s request to amend their complaint in Martinez v. Kraft Heinz Company, Inc., et al.—a ruling in favor of food and beverage manufacturers—National Association Manufacturers Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Linda Kelly released the following statement: “The Eastern District of …
NAM Joins Industry Leaders in Challenging Unconstitutional New Mexico Labeling Mandate
Washington, D.C.– Last night, the NAM joined industry leaders in filing a lawsuit to block New Mexico’s unconstitutional labeling mandate for products made with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS. “New Mexico’s PFAS product-labeling mandate compels manufacturers to spread the state’s unsupported message that any amount of any PFAS is dangerous, while unlawfully …
At 250 Years, America Is Building the Future of Nuclear Energy
Washington, D.C.– Following the Department of Energy’s announcement that three advanced nuclear reactors have reached criticality, a key milestone in getting a nuclear reactor online and moving it closer to producing power, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “In May 2025, President Trump set an ambitious goal: three nuclear reactors reaching …
Rheem Manufacturing, General Motors Named Top Winners in 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition
Scottsdale, AZ – The Manufacturing Leadership Council— the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers—last night announced the winners of the annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards. Alan Machuga, Executive Vice President, Technology at Rheem Manufacturing Company was named the 2026 Manufacturing Leader of the Year. Machuga was recognized for his innovative leadership at Rheem, …
Rising Input Costs Top Manufacturers’ Concerns in Q2 Survey
Washington, D.C. – Manufacturers are reporting increased raw material costs as the top business challenge facing them, jumping 25.6 percentage points from 57.5% in the first quarter to 83.1% in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Manufacturers’ Q2 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. This shift comes as the conflict in the Middle East puts …
Manufacturers: Bipartisan DOMINANCE Act Will Counter China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
Washington, D.C. – Following House passage of the bipartisan Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “China’s dominance of critical mineral supply chains poses a growing threat to America’s manufacturing competitiveness, economic security and technological leadership—at …
Manufacturers: BUILD America 250 Act a Down Payment on Nation’s Future Growth
Washington, D.C. – Following the successful vote in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advance the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act, National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin Streeter released the following statement: “Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen and the full T&I Committee have offered a down payment on America’s future growth with …
Manufacturers Welcome Release of Robust, Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – Following the release of surface transportation reauthorization bill text by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, NAM Executive Vice President Erin Streeter released the following statement: “Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen understand the importance of modern, reliable infrastructure to strengthening manufacturing in the United …
EPA Takes Significant Steps to Modernize Clean Air Act
New Guidance Will Streamline and Accelerate Permitting for Manufacturers Washington, D.C. – Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to issue new guidance clarifying the agency’s review process of Clean Air Act title V permits, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: “Manufacturers consistently cite Clean Air Act permits as …
Manufacturers: USMCA Supports Millions of American Jobs
Manufacturers’ Stories Highlight Advantages of Landmark Trade Agreement, Illustrate the Need for Improvements Ahead of North American Manufacturing Conference Washington, D.C. – As manufacturers, policymakers, congressional leaders and business leaders across North America convene in Washington, D.C., for the North American Manufacturing Conference today, a
