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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 […]


03.11.2026

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 […]


03.11.2026

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 […]


03.11.2026

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 […]


03.11.2026

Get Involved

Join NAFEM’s Technical Liaison Committee (TLC) spring task group discussions on a variety of topical issues and mark your calendar […]


03.11.2026

Amplifying Members’ Voices

NAFEM regularly joins forces with other organizations to advance the industry’s perspective with elected and appointed officials. During a recent […]


02.11.2026

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. […]


02.11.2026

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 […]


02.11.2026

February ’26 at-a-glance … environment

With state EPR laws accelerating, NAFEM joined the Recycling Leadership Council to help shape smart, national recycling standards. The cross-industry coalition works […]


02.11.2026

February 26′ at-a-glance … energy

Following the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) request for information on potential updates to the state’s Title 20 Energy Efficiency Regulations, California’s investor-owned utilities […]


02.11.2026

Member advocacy survey results are in

Our thanks to the NAFEM members who replied to the recent survey on business challenges and tariffs. We’ll have full results to report soon. In the meantime, […]


02.11.2026

Amplifying Members’ Voices

NAFEM regularly joins forces with other organizations to advance the industry’s perspective with elected and appointed officials. During a recent […]


01.14.2026