Advocacy Discover the latest legislation updates, policy news, and government resources that affect the manufacturing technology industry. WHAT'S NEXT: Read the new manufacturing mandate. Read the latest white paper on global supply chains. Learn how to build supply chain resiliency. Look at all products and services related to advocacy. RECENT NEWS ADVOCACY By Amber ThomasNov 30, 2021 U.S. Appeals Court Pauses Vaccine Requirement for Private Employers Last month, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals extended the stay of the Labor Department's OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for private businesses. 4m read ADVOCACY By Amber ThomasNov 16, 2021 Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is now law! The $1.2 trillion measure represents $550 billion in new federal spending, the most significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure in more than a decade. 4m read ADVOCACY By Harry MoserNov 16, 2021 Rebuilding and Reshoring: Conclusion In this series conclusion, we summarize the actions needed to secure U.S. leadership in innovation and manufacturing, bolster competitiveness, and strengthen economic and national security. 10m read ADVOCACY By Kristin BartschiOct 21, 2021 Acme Alliance Wins 2021 National Metalworking Reshoring Award Acme Alliance LLC, a leading die caster in Northbrook, Illinois, received the 2021 National Metalworking Reshoring Award in recognition of its success in bringing manufacturing back to the United States. The 2021 award was presented on the FABTECH... 2m read ADVOCACY By Amber ThomasOct 20, 2021 Do You Qualify for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC)? Tax experts at alliantgroup have helped more than 20,000 businesses get $13 billion in tax incentives. Over 16 million U.S. businesses, including manufacturers and machine shops, can qualify. A company with 20 employees could potentially claim $500,000. 6m read ADVOCACY By Amber ThomasOct 12, 2021 Democrats Race to Complete Action on Priorities Self-imposed deadlines on the infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills ran up against predetermined deadlines to fund the government beyond Sept. 30 and raise the debt ceiling before it crashes sometime in the coming weeks. 4m read ADVOCACY By Ryan KellyOct 04, 2021 The Onshoring Project, a Consortium to Drive Thought Leadership on Strategic Supply Management Practices Learn more about the Onshoring Project, a new endeavor that shifts executive focus from piece-price calculations toward the sounder and more financially beneficial strategy of sourcing from lean-performing North American suppliers. 6m read ADVOCACY By Harry MoserSep 30, 2021 Apply for the Fifth National Metalworking Reshoring Award The Reshoring Initiative*, in conjunction with the PMA, AMT, and NTMA, is looking to recognize companies for successful reshoring projects. 3m read ADVOCACY By Amber ThomasSep 14, 2021 EPA Extends PIP (3:1) Compliance Date On Sept. 3, the EPA announced plans to initiate new rule-making to reduce exposure to the five persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals it banned in January, including one widely used in manufacturing, PIP (3:1). The EPA also extended the date ... 5m read ADVOCACY By Amber ThomasAug 27, 2021 How Will Politics Affect Business? Gain Insight from Larry Sabato on Nonpartisan Political Analysis At AMT’s 2021 MFG Meeting and MTForecast Conference, Nov. 2-5, in Denver, Colorado, Larry Sabato will examine the latest political environment in Washington, D.C., and state capitals. He’ll share his observations and predictions on the 2022 ... 5m read 1 2 3 4 5 next TOPICS IN ADVOCACY COVID-19 Government Resources Legislation Supply Chain Reinforcement UPCOMING EVENTS WEBINAR How to Architect a Smart Manufacturing System for Success December 07, 2021 Clashes between production needs and IT requirements are a routine source of friction for manufactur... LEARN MORE WEBINAR Tom and Lonnie Chat: Artificial Intelligence, Pushing Your Machines Through Chatter and Into Productivity December 16, 2021 Process parameters in milling are typically selected using tool supplier and handbook recommendation... LEARN MORE IMTEX 2022 January 20 - January 26, 2022 The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) will organize its flagship IMTEX 2022 eve... LEARN MORE CONFERENCE The 2022 MFG Meeting April 27 - April 30, 2022 The MFG Meeting brings together manufacturing technology industry leaders to address key business ch... LEARN MORE VIEW MORE The federal government must take the lead in developing a targeted, national manufacturing action plan. We’ve outlined that plan. VIEW THE MANDATE Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use