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One week after the reconciliation bill was signed into law, making crucial pro-growth tax policies permanent, manufacturers are still celebrating.

Winton Machine Company CEO and Co-Owner and NAM Board Member Lisa Winton congratulated congressional leaders and the NAM on the passage of the bill, saying, “I would be remiss not to acknowledge the unwavering leadership and dedication shown over the past two years in driving the renewal of the tax package,” in a LinkedIn post.

The congressional effort: Winton thanked policymakers for their concerted effort in speaking to small manufacturers about the impact of these tax policies.

• “From holding hearings across the country to meeting directly with small business owners and CPAs representing thousands of clients, the commitment to understanding the real-world impact of not renewing the [Tax Cuts and Jobs Act] has been clear and consistent.”
• “Thank you … [House Ways and Means Committee] Chairman Smith for ensuring that the voices of Main Street were not only heard—but reflected in the policy discussions that shape our economy. Thank you Speaker [Mike] Johnson for working across the aisle and for taking the time to listen when I shared what the impact would be to not only my company but the entire industry.”
• “Thank you to President Trump, Vice President Vance, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Emmer, Conference Chair McClain and all the members of Congress who took the time to listen and take action.”

The NAM’s effort: Winton also gave a shoutout to the NAM, thanking President and CEO Jay Timmons, Executive Vice President Erin Streeter, Managing Vice President of Policy Charles Crain and the whole NAM staff for working “tirelessly on behalf of manufacturers of all sizes to make this happen.”

Manufacturers’ efforts: Winton also recognized the enormous advocacy efforts undertaken by manufacturing leaders themselves.

• “Thank you to all the manufacturers who took the time and money to get on a plane or invite members of Congress to their facilities so that they could be educated on what the future of American manufacturing looks like.”
• Winton herself played a key part in these efforts, testifying before an April 2023 field hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of pro-growth tax policy.

The last word: “I am committed as a manufacturer to continue to help drive innovation and invest in the future manufacturing workforce here in the USA,” Winton affirmed.

In case you missed it, catch the NAM’s thank-you video celebrating the champions who made the One Big, Beautiful Manufacturing Law happen, featuring manufacturers of all sizes. And check out the NAM’s #ManufacturingMinute video on Instagram highlighting its advocacy efforts that helped get the bill across the finish line.