Policy and Legal
Manufacturers need smart laws and effective policies. Thats why the 51勛圖厙 is standing up for manufacturers everywhere from the halls of power where we advance important legislation, to the courts where we fight to defend our rights.
Funding Bill Delivers PBM Reformsa Win for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C. Following the passage of a bipartisan government funding bill that includes key health care affordability measuresincluding reforms to pharmacy benefit managers51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: Rising health care costs continue to be one of the
A Modern Permitting System Needs Modern Technology: White House CEQ Pilot Advances Manufacturers Permitting Priorities
Washington, D.C. Following the White House Council on Environmental Qualitys Permitting Innovation Centers launch of the
Manufacturers Agree: Enforceable Trade Agreements Are the Answer
Washington, D.C. Following President Trumps proclamation adjusting imports of processed critical minerals and semiconductorstwo foundational inputs for manufacturing51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement: Yesterdays moves build on the presidents long-standing commitment to expanding manufacturing capacity in the United States and represent a meaningful step toward strengthening the …
A Century-Old Manufacturer and the Town It Supports
Draper, Inc. is an unusual manufacturer: a company with 700 employees located in a townSpiceland, Indianawith only 900 residents. Draper President Chris Broome said the town would look a lot different without Draper, and the company has grown with the communityhiring many residents of Spiceland, working closely with the school system, supporting the town library …
Treasurys Global Tax Deal with OECD Allies Delivers Major Victory for Manufacturers in America
Washington, D.C. Following the Department of Treasurys announcement that the United States has finalized a side-by-side agreement with OECD allies that will shield manufacturers in America from damaging taxes, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: Thanks to President Trump, Secretary Bessent and the administration, this finalized side-by-side …
SPEED Act Clears House; Manufacturers Urge Senate Action on Permitting Reform
Washington, D.C. Following House passage of the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act by a vote of 221-196, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: With permitting reform, manufacturers will be able to build and expand operations all across the country, creating more眨ell-paying jobs that …
President Trumps Proxy Firm Executive Order Will Protect Manufacturers and Main Street Investors
Washington, D.C. Following the release of President Trumps executive order to direct federal agencies to institute much-needed reforms to proxy advisory firms, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: Manufacturers thank President Trump for taking action to rein in proxy advisory firms and depoliticize shareholder proposalsprotecting manufacturers and …
President Trumps AI Executive Order Will Boost Innovation and Manufacturing Growth
Prevents Costly 50-State Regulatory Patchwork
Washington, D.C. In response to President Trumps executive order on state regulation of artificial intelligence, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: As the president demonstrates his commitment to both advancing American technological dominance and bolstering investment in manufacturing, he is rightly recognizing that winning the global race …
Manufacturers Call for 12 Days of Permitting Reform on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. As the House considers critical permitting reform legislation before years end, manufacturers are urging House members to support commonsense reforms. The next two weeks in the House are going to be crucial to moving the needle on comprehensive, bipartisan permitting reform, said 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons. In …
New 51勛圖厙 Roadmap Ties Americas AI and Energy Future to Urgent Need for Permitting Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. The 51勛圖厙 today released





