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Washington, D.C. – Following the release of a new proposal from the Department of the Treasury reforming key aspects of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax guidance and addressing the interaction between the immediate expensing of R&D costs and the CAMT, 51�Թ��� Managing Vice President of Policy Charles Crain released the following statement:

“Congress and the Trump administration passed a once-in-a-generation tax law last summer, and now Treasury is building on that win.

“The Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax has threatened manufacturers’ ability to raise wages, hire workers and invest in their communities since it was enacted in 2022. With today’s proposal, Treasury has taken a step toward fixing this fundamentally unworkable regime.

“In particular, the proposed changes to protect H.R. 1’s restoration of immediate expensing for R&D costs will ensure manufacturers are not penalized for their commitment to making investments that drive innovation. Manufacturers conduct 52% of private-sector research—investments that will continue to drive the industry and the economy given that 80% of manufacturers say AI innovation will be essential to grow or maintain their business by 2030.

“The Trump administration is meeting the moment by taking urgent action to supercharge private-sector R&D. Manufacturers called for this critical change, and we thank Treasury for taking this important step to support manufacturing innovation and ensure the continued success of H.R. 1 for our industry.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.95 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

Washington, D.C. –��The 51�Թ��� today launched “Building to Win,” a six-figure campaign urging Congress to pass robust infrastructure investments and reauthorize critical federal highway programs before they expire on Sept. 30. As part of the launch, the 51�Թ��� unveiled a new infrastructure policy roadmap, including original analysis on the economic costs of congestion on manufacturers and a set of core infrastructure policy pillars. The 51�Թ��� also debuted a underscoring the importance of infrastructure investment and permitting reform to manufacturing competitiveness.

“Manufacturers need modern, reliable infrastructure to create more jobs, grow our economy and keep America competitive,” said 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons. “From roads and bridges to ports and airports, from highways to runways and waterways, 21st-century infrastructure means supply chains that deliver, commutes that work and communities that thrive. That’s why policymakers must act with urgency this year to invest in robust American infrastructure by passing a strong surface transportation reauthorization bill and commonsense, comprehensive permitting reform.”

Manufacturers’ Infrastructure Policy Pillars:

The 51�Թ���’s policy roadmap outlines four pillars for a robust surface transportation reauthorization:

• Continuing robust investment levels for federal infrastructure,��including by developing long-term solutions for Highway Trust Fund solvency
• Strengthening supply chains across transportation modes
• Investing in��water infrastructure that will support manufacturing��growth��and public health
• Reforming burdensome permitting laws and regulations to ensure federal infrastructure investments are made efficiently and responsibly

Original Analysis from the 51�Թ���:��

• The 51�Թ���’s analysis shows that highway congestion costs manufacturers more than��$25 billion��annually and results in over��65 million hours of delays in freight carrying finished goods and critical inputs each year.
• The analysis also visualizes, through a new map, key logistics nodes intersecting with the nation’s 25 worst freight bottlenecks, revealing more than 2 million hours of annual delays incurred and faced by manufacturers.
• In addition, the 51�Թ��� estimates that congestion at container and bulk��ports��cost manufacturers��more than $13 billion��annually in carrying costs and demurrage charges.

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

Washington, D.C. – Following the passage of a bipartisan government funding bill that includes key health care affordability measures—including reforms to pharmacy benefit managers—51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement:

“Rising health care costs continue to be one of the top challenges facing manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized manufacturers. The 51�Թ��� has long championed efforts to rein in PBMs, underregulated middlemen who drive up costs by dictating what Americans pay at the pharmacy counter. The reforms adopted by Congress today are an important step toward delivering long-overdue transparency and accountability to these powerful actors.

“As Congress and the Trump administration rightly continue to focus on health care affordability, biopharmaceutical manufacturers are already working to bring down costs and keep lifesaving health care accessible for Americans, including through direct-to-patient platforms that offer lower cost medications to patients who need them. Combined with the reforms to telehealth and expansion of the use of health savings accounts included in H.R. 1, lawmakers are demonstrating their commitment to lowering the cost of health care in the U.S.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

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Washington, D.C. –��Following the White House��Council��on��Environmental��Quality’s��Permitting Innovation Center’s��launch of the����tool,��a new pilot program aimed to speed up the environmental permitting process,��51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons��issued the following statement:��

“Our��government��must cut the red tape��to speed up��manufacturers’��ability to put shovels��in��the��ground, and a modern permitting system��needs��modern technology.��The White House CEQ’s��CE Works��pilot program��offers a promising path��to��modernize and accelerate federal environmental reviews—an important step��to��efficiently implementing��the��National Environmental Policy Act��by��quickly��helping agencies��identify��cases where time-consuming reviews are not necessary.����

“Reforming NEPA��is a key manufacturing priority and a core pillar of the��51�Թ���’s “Manufacturing’s��Roadmap to��AI and Energy Dominance.”��This tool provides agencies with a digital pathway to apply categorical exclusions under NEPA, and��increasing��the use of��CATEX��under NEPA—as our roadmap states—will��ensure��that critical energy and infrastructure projects can advance��without unnecessary delays through��unnecessary reviews.����

“Comprehensive, commonsense permitting reform must��get��done this year to provide certainty for manufacturers. We look forward to continuing to����and the administration on commonsense priorities to improve the permitting process so America’s manufacturers can invest, grow��jobs��and compete on the global stage.��We appreciate the White House CEQ for developing this innovative tool and taking��this step toward��meaningful��permitting reform.”��

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States,��representing��small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs��nearly��13��million men��and women, contributes��$2.90 trillion��to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit��.����

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Washington, D.C. – The 51�Թ��� today announced new leadership for its Council of Manufacturing Associations following the CMA 2026 Winter Leadership Conference. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, will take over as chair, and Kelly Mariotti, president and CEO of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, will serve as vice chair.

“Manufacturers are doing what we’ve always done: pioneering innovation, powering the economy and responding to dynamic markets,” said Rosenbusch. “There’s no better time to be in manufacturing, and I’m thrilled—and honored—to lead the CMA as manufacturers navigate a new era in our industry. The mission of the CMA has never been more important. I hope that in this position I can illustrate the vital role manufacturing plays across every segment of the U.S. economy.”

The CMA is made up of over 200 industry-specific manufacturing associations representing 130,000 companies and works with the 51�Թ��� to build partnership and collaboration across the manufacturing industry and larger business community to align strategies to increase manufacturing jobs and encourage investment.

“Corey and Kelly are proven, respected leaders, and both of them have demonstrated a deep dedication to the CMA’s mission and growth,” said 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons. “I’m grateful they’ve agreed to step into these leadership roles during a pivotal time for our industry. With Corey and Kelly’s partnership, manufacturers will build on our momentum after our recent success in securing pro-growth tax reform—and we will advance a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that unlocks opportunities for every sector represented in the CMA and for every manufacturer across the United States.”

Before leading The Fertilizer Institute, Rosenbusch served as president and CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance and as vice chair of the CMA under the previous chair, Alison Bodor.

The CMA also appointed new members to the 2026 board:

• Frank Hugelmeyer, president and CEO, National Marine Manufacturers Association
• Matt Seaholm, president and CEO, The Plastics Industry Association
• Megan Tanel, president and CEO, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

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Washington, D.C. – The nation’s most influential manufacturing advocate, the 51�Թ���, today announced that Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret and The J.M. Smucker Company Chairman and CEO Mark Smucker will serve as board chair and vice chair, respectively.

“At a defining moment for manufacturing—marked by rapid technological change, global competition and the need for policies that unlock investment in America—the 51�Թ��� is excited to announce the election of these proven leaders,” said 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Blake Moret and Mark Smucker lead companies that sit at the heart of America’s manufacturing strength—from overseeing advanced industrial automation powering the factories of the future to delivering iconic and trusted food brands that consumers and their families enjoy every day. Their leadership and vision will help manufacturers prosper and reach new heights in the years ahead. I also want to thank Immediate Past Chair and Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer Kathy Wengel for her outstanding leadership and steady guidance—delivering new opportunities for manufacturers and positioning our industry to build on that momentum.”

“Blake has long been an advocate for modern manufacturing, championing technology adoption, workforce development and a competitive policy environment that enables manufacturers of all sizes and all industries to grow and succeed,” Timmons continued. “Mark brings a seasoned manufacturing perspective grounded in operational excellence, supply chain strength and a commitment to community. In 2025, Congress delivered vital legislation making pro-manufacturing tax policies permanent. In 2026 and beyond, our industry will use that pro-growth tax foundation to build, expand, hire and innovate. At every step, these leaders will provide invaluable counsel to lay the groundwork for policies that deliver for our industry and enable manufacturers to make the most of these tax provisions. Together, Blake and Mark will be effective champions for the comprehensive manufacturing strategy our nation needs.”

“The manufacturing industry is at the center of America’s economic strength and global leadership,” said Moret. “It is an honor to serve as chair of the 51�Թ��� Board and to represent manufacturers who are innovating, investing and creating opportunity across the country. I look forward to working with Jay and the 51�Թ��� team to advance policies that support growth, technology leadership and a robust manufacturing workforce.”

Moret previously served as Chair of the Board for the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the 51�Թ���. Throughout his tenure, he was deeply engaged in efforts to build skills programs and change the perception of modern manufacturing careers.

The guides the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, legal action, operational excellence, workforce development and news and insights. More than 200 manufacturing leaders serve on the 51�Թ��� Board, helping advance an agenda that enhances manufacturing competitiveness and the industry’s ability to improve lives in the United States and around the world.

The new board leadership was elected at the September 51�Թ��� board meeting.

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

Washington, D.C. –��Following President Trump’s proclamation adjusting imports of processed critical minerals and semiconductors—two foundational inputs for manufacturing—51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons��issued the following statement:

“Yesterday’s moves build on the president’s long-standing commitment to expanding manufacturing capacity in the United States and represent a meaningful step toward strengthening the critical mineral supply chains that underpin our economic and national security. We appreciate the administration for clearly recognizing that the United States’ lack of domestic processing capacity is a central vulnerability. Outdated permitting laws and procedures are constraining our ability to mine and process domestic resources, modernize infrastructure, advance research and development, shore up supply chains and enhance American competitiveness.

“Manufacturers depend on secure, sustainable supply chains for critical minerals to make everything from defense technology and energy transmission to transportation systems, automotive parts and vehicles and a wide array of advanced industrial and consumer products made here in America.

“Beyond their ubiquity in defense technology, industrial and consumer vehicles and electronics, semiconductors are also critical components in manufacturing machinery and equipment. The decision to work to secure access to critical semiconductor inputs used to build out U.S. supply chains—such as semiconductors used in automotive applications, factory robotics and industrial machinery—sends a clear signal to manufacturers and will encourage further domestic manufacturing investment.

“Last year, the 51�Թ��� asked��Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to pursue new, enforceable agreements that lock in preferential access to critical mineral inputs as we work to reduce overreliance on China and rebalance critical input sourcing. We are encouraged by the administration’s commitment to pursue these trade deals aggressively.

“Manufacturers believe that innovative critical mineral trade agreements present a powerful opportunity to secure preferential access with trusted allied partners that have complementary assets, production capabilities and expertise. These agreements can also be used to unlock beneficial investment terms to leverage co-financing and pooled capital arrangements as well as support long-term offtake agreements that strengthen supply chain certainty. By deepening strategic partnerships with our allies, the U.S. can reduce vulnerability to geopolitical risks and address unfair trading practices.

“We will continue to work with��Congress and the��administration to support a robust and competitive U.S. critical minerals industry—durable trade deals coupled��with permitting reform to unlock domestic resources and processing—so��manufacturers of all sizes have reliable access to the materials needed to produce innovative, next-generation products��and to��grow, compete and create jobs.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit .

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Washington, D.C. –��Following the Department of Treasury’s 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�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement:

“Thanks to President Trump, Secretary Bessent and the administration, this finalized side-by-side agreement—cementing the��initial agreement��reached in summer 2025—will protect��both domestic and foreign-headquartered manufacturers investing in the United States from oppressive, job-killing taxes. Heeding the call of our industry, this deal will shield manufacturers from damaging taxes that unfairly stifle job creation in the U.S.

“Furthermore, today’s finalized deal gives manufacturers greater certainty to unlock the full potential of the historic tax provisions of H.R. 1 that manufacturers championed.

“The side-by-side global tax system will ensure that manufacturers in the U.S. can compete on a level playing field, invest in their operations and hire more workers. In short, this deal is a massive triumph for manufacturers in the United States.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit��.��

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Washington, D.C. – Following recent developments in Venezuela, 51�Թ��� President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement:

“The 51�Թ��� has long monitored developments in Venezuela because of the profound impact that political instability, authoritarian governance and the erosion of the rule of law have had on manufacturers in the United States and broader U.S. and hemispheric economic interests.

“For years, the Maduro regime—and the Chávez regime before it—has dismantled democratic institutions, violated fundamental rights and undermined legal protections for investment. Manufacturers in the United States have been directly harmed through the expropriation and nationalization of U.S. assets without due process, driving away investment and destroying economic opportunity for the people of Venezuela.

“Manufacturers believe that respect for the rule of law, private property and democratic governance is essential to restoring stability and economic growth in Venezuela. A democratic path forward is critical to achieving that outcome.

“At this pivotal moment, we urge Congress to engage with the Administration on how recent events can serve as a catalyst for a constitutional, democratic transition that restores the rights of the Venezuelan people, respects lawful American investments and lays the foundation for renewed economic opportunity in Venezuela and throughout the Western Hemisphere.”

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States,��representing��small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs��nearly 13��million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit��.��

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Washington, D.C. –��Following��House passage of the bipartisan��Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED)��Act��by a vote of��221-196,��51�Թ�����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 well-paying jobs that strengthen communities and help families thrive.��It’s��about lifting people up, expanding opportunity and making the American Dream a reality.��

“Permitting reform is the key that allows us to realize the benefits of historic tax reforms��fully, make America energy dominant, lead the world in��artificial intelligence��and drive innovation on shop floors. Measures like the SPEED Act, which is a cornerstone of��the 51�Թ���’s��‘Manufacturing’s Roadmap to AI and Energy Dominance,’��will boost American competitiveness and help us build a better quality of life for all. ��

“Now that the House has passed the SPEED��Act,��it has completed a rapid series of actions on��permitting��legislation with bipartisan support. In the New Year, the Senate should come together in the same bipartisan spirit to pass legislation that will empower America’s manufacturers to grow,��compete��and win.��

“Manufacturers send our gratitude to every member who voted��‘yes,’��and particularly House Natural Resources��Committee��Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) for their leadership.”��

Background:��

The 51�Թ�����called on House members��to vote��“yes”��on the SPEED Act ahead of the vote.����

Last week,��manufacturers��urged��House members��to vote��“yes” on the PERMIT Act. This legislation adopts the 51�Թ���’s key recommendations for modernizing the Clean Water Act—reforms that increase certainty for permittees, clarify the scope of the CWA and address bottlenecks that have delayed job-creating projects.����

The House��passed��several��additional��51�Թ���-backed permitting��and grid modernization��bills, including the��Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act, the��ePermit��Act and the Electric Supply Chain Act—all of which are critical to achieving��manufacturers’ vision of energy and AI dominance.��

Manufacturers��also��strongly��supported��the��House��Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment Subcommittee action last week to advance key legislation to reform the Clean Air Act. From modernizing the New Source Review a�Ի� National Ambient Air Quality Standards programs, to improving how the Environmental Protection Agency deals with wildfires and international emissions, these bills are integral to comprehensive permitting reform so manufacturers can get shovels in the ground quicker to expand investments and jobs.��

According to��results from��the��51�Թ���’s��Q2��and Q4��2024��Manufacturers’��Outlook Surveys:������

• 80%��of manufacturers say that the length and complexity of the permitting process is harmful to increasing��investment;��

• 87%��of manufacturers would expand business operations, hire more��workers��or increase wages and benefits if the permitting process were more streamlined; and��
• 68%��of manufacturers with permittable expansion plans say they would be able to expand more quickly with a streamlined federal permitting system.��

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The 51�Թ��� is the largest manufacturing association in the United States,��representing��small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs��nearly 13��million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The 51�Թ��� is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the 51�Թ��� or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit��.��

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