Public Policy Initiatives

”Manufacturing Matters” federal initiative lauded

AEM has commended the U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) for the agency’s recent report that seeks to improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing in world markets, and has requested the participation of AEM and member companies in a new DOC Manufacturing Council.

The DOC report outlines actions the Administration should take to revitalize the American manufacturing sector. The new DOC council will represent a wide range of industries, and focus especially on the needs of smaller and medium-sized companies.

Infrastructure Renewal Cited in Report

In 2003, the association was invited to comment on a working draft of the DOC document and relayed key manufacturer concerns. Several were included in the final report’s recommendations.

These recommendations included enhancing transportation infrastructure, reforming tax and litigation laws, reducing manufacturers’ health care costs, promoting open markets and global technical standards and increasing workforce development efforts.

The full text of the report, “Manufacturing in America: A Comprehensive Strategy to Address the Success of U.S. Manufacturers,” is available at http://www.commerce.gov/DOC_MFG_Report_Complete.pdf

Transportation Funding - AEM Efforts Help Advance Legislation >>
New: Expanded Public Policy Resources Online >>
2004 Public Policy Priorities >>
Vote for Business.com >>
AEM-AED-NAEDA Conference >>
Free Trade Agreements Promoted >>
State Focus: Progress on Ag Lighting/Marking Regulations >>
"Ag Outlook" Sessions Focus on International Trade >>

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Spring 2004