Advocacy

More small business resources available to members

The S corporation is America’s most popular corporate structure, often used by family owned and closely held businesses. S corporations […]


05.28.2020

Senate reviewing feedback on draft AIM Act

The U.S. Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works is reviewing comments submitted by NAFEM and others to the American […]


05.28.2020

NAFEM advocates for emergency funding for Postal Service

NAFEM joined a coalition of companies, industry groups and trade associations in calling for emergency funding for the U.S. Postal […]


05.28.2020

NAFEM/NAM working to protect manufacturers from frivolous COVID-related lawsuits

NAFEM joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in urging lawmakers to […]


05.28.2020

NAFEM requests PPP revisions to reflect current situation

NAFEM, the Small Business Legislative Council and others called on Congress to revise the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). According to […]


05.28.2020

Trump administration identifying ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.

Numerous U.S. agencies, as well as the departments of State and Commerce, are acting on President Trump’s request to look […]


05.28.2020

Renewal process underway for Section 301 List 1 and 2 tariffs

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on the possible extension of Section 301 tariff […]


05.28.2020

Union seeks worker protections against airborne disease

The AFL-CIO filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals asking that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) […]


05.28.2020

U.S. clears the way for USMCA implementation

The U.S. became the third country to complete domestic processes to implement the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement […]


05.28.2020

USMCA facilitates broader use of ASTM standards

When the USMCA goes into effect July 1, it introduces a new playing field for standards development organizations. While the […]


05.28.2020