Member DashboardApril ’26 at-a-glance … energy
The California Energy Commission (CEC) issued proposed test procedures, efficiency standards, and reporting requirements for commercial dishwashers used in the state. CEC will host a public workshop to discuss […]
April ’26 at-a-glance … regulations
The U.S. Senate introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 as companion legislation to the House 2025 bill. Both measures aim to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from finalizing its proposed Heat […]
April ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
On April 2, a Presidential Proclamation and accompanying fact sheet revised Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel and copper imports, effective April 6. Tariffs are now assessed on the full […]
State of the Association 2026
Eva-Marie Fox, CFSP, President & CEO, T&S Brass & Bronze Works, becomes NAFEM’s 53rd President during the NAFEM Annual Business […]
March ’26 at-a-glance … regulations
Washington State’s amended Lead in Cookware Act (SB 5975) passed the Senate and is currently with the House for consideration. If enacted, the bill would eliminate the 10-ppm lead […]
ADVOCACY ISSUES SURVEY: Pressure Is the New Normal
Since NAFEM’s last advocacy issues survey in 2023, what once felt like short-term disruption has become a lasting reality. Volatility […]
March 26′ at-a-glance … energy
NAFEM, together with a coalition of manufacturing associations, urged Congress to modernize the 50-year-old Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to better reflect today’s market realities. As the foundation for energy standards, the coalition asked Congress to […]
March ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
A 10% temporary surcharge on global imports is in effect until July 24, following the U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 decision that the International Emergency […]
March ’26 at-a-glance … environment
In Oregon, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) secured a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the state’s EPR law for its members until a […]
Amplifying Members’ Voices
NAFEM regularly joins forces with other organizations to advance the industry’s perspective with elected and appointed officials. During a recent […]
February ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently improved its Automated Clearing House (ACH) refund process, moving to exclusively electronic refunds as of Feb. […]
February ’26 at-a-glance … regulations
Washington State’s amended Lead in Cookware Act (SB 5975) cleared a significant hurdle in Olympia, though several challenges remain. On February 3, the […]