Advocacy Action Center
NAFEM is amplifying its advocacy efforts through a new resource, the Advocacy Action Center, featuring tools that allow members to track and reach out on legislation and regulations at the state and federal level. This is your opportunity to advocate for the industry and help drive the legislative/regulatory agenda and share your individual story on how a proposed regulation or legislation will impact your company.
Urge DOE to issue a “no-new standard” for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Unnecessarily burdensome commercial refrigeration equipment regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will increase costs for manufacturers and the foodservice industry. Reach out to your Members of Congress to ask for their support in encouraging DOE to issue a “no-new standard” at this time.
Support H.R. 8147 and S. 4297 to Repeal the Corporate Transparency Act
As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), requires most small and medium-sized businesses to comply with a new federal reporting obligation. The CTA mandates the reporting of beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), targeting financial crimes such as money laundering and tax fraud. This creates an undue burden on all businesses and should be repealed in its entirety.