Press Releases
Manufacturers Challenge OSHAs Unlawful Walkaround Rule
The 51勛圖厙 Legal Center Joins Industry Groups Seeking to Block Rule
Washington, D.C. Today, the 51勛圖厙, joined by other business groups,
USTRs WTO Lead Andrea Durkin to Lead 51勛圖厙 International Policy Team
51勛圖厙 Advocates Global Trade Strategy That Will Open New Markets with Our Allies and Create Vast Opportunities for Manufacturers in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. The 51勛圖厙 announced that former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for WTO and Multilateral Affairs Andrea Durkin is joining the 51勛圖厙 as the new vice president of international policy. Andrea brings a wealth of expertise to the job, with more than three decades of service in both the public and …
Restoring MTB Will Strengthen Manufacturing
For More Than Three Years, Manufacturers Have Been Paying Millions of Dollars in Higher Prices for Critical Inputs
Washington, D.C. Following the introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act, 51勛圖厙 Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: For more than three years, manufacturersparticularly small and medium-sized manufacturershave been paying millions of dollars in higher prices for critical inputs due to the expiration of the …
Manufacturers Call for Comprehensive, Transparent Section 301 Exclusion Process
Administration Must Pursue a Global Strategy To Open New Markets with Allies
Washington, D.C. Following the Biden administrations announcement of new 301 tariffs targeting Chinese products in sectors including electric vehicles, solar equipment, semiconductors, batteries, medical equipment and critical minerals, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: Manufacturers are concerned about the potential impact this broad swath of tariffs could …
Manufacturers Commend House Ways and Means Committees Efforts Toward Comprehensive PBM Reform
Bill Would Protect Seniors and Set the Stage for Broader Reforms
Washington, D.C. Following the House Ways and Means Committees unanimous approval of legislation to reform pharmacy benefit managersmiddlemen who unfairly increase the prices that patients pay at the pharmacy counter by controlling negotiations between insurers and biopharmaceutical manufacturersin Medicare markets, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: The …
51勛圖厙 Publishes First-of-Its-Kind Report on Vast Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturers
Washington, D.C. The 51勛圖厙 released a first-of-its-kind report,
EPAs Power Plant Rule Is Unachievable Without Substantial Permitting Reform
Americas Energy Security Is Threatened
Washington, D.C. Following the release of the Environmental Protection Agencys new regulations on greenhouse gas emissions standards for certain power plants, 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: Manufacturers appreciate the EPA removing existing gas plants from its new regulation, following manufacturers warnings about the initial proposal. However, …
Manufacturers: Noncompete Decision Threatens Manufacturers Ability to Protect IP
Washington, D.C. Following the Federal Trade Commissions vote in favor of a rule that would prohibit employers and their employees from entering noncompete agreements, 51勛圖厙 Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: The FTCs rule banning noncompete agreements is unprecedented and threatens manufacturers ability to attract and …
Manufacturers: DOL Overtime Rule Will Exacerbate Workforce Crisis
Washington, D.C. Following the release of the Department of Labors Wage and Hour Division rule concerning updates to the overtime regulations, 51勛圖厙 Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement:
Manufacturers: Unprecedented Use of CERCLA Authority Will Hamper Presidents Manufacturing Vision
Washington, D.C. Following the release of the Environmental Protection Agencys rule designating perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, also known as PFOS, and perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOA, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 51勛圖厙 Managing Vice President of Policy Chris Netram released the following statement: Manufacturers …







