Congress Postpones Customs Bill Conference
The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) passed the Senate in May and the House in … Continue reading Congress Postpones Customs Bill Conference
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OSHA Proposes Changes to Recordkeeping Requirements
Janet Kopenhaver has a summary of OSHA’s proposed changes to record-keeping rules. The changes state that employers must make and maintain … Continue reading OSHA Proposes Changes to Recordkeeping Requirements
Rep. Diane Black (TN-06) Visits Insteel’s Gallatin Facility
US Congresswoman Diane Black, Representative from Tennessee’s 6th District, toured Insteel Wire Products in Gallatin, TN on June 30, 2015. … Continue reading Rep. Diane Black (TN-06) Visits Insteel’s Gallatin Facility
Govt Affairs Conference Earlybird Deadline is August 21!
The deadline for discounted registration and hotel room rates for the 2015 Government Affairs Conference is just over a week … Continue reading Govt Affairs Conference Earlybird Deadline is August 21!
Welcome to the new AWPA Website!
We hope you’ll explore the new site, and provide feedback. If this is your first time visiting the new home … Continue reading Welcome to the new AWPA Website!
May Trade Legislative Update from Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Four key bills were introduced in both the Senate and House in late April, including the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Enhancement Act of 2015, the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015, and the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act.
Does Your Company or Customers Make Products Sold at Big Box Stores?
July 7 and 8 Walmart will hold an Open Call/ U.S. Manufacturing Summit. They are seeking companies that will produce and supply more consumer products in the US.
US House Wire & Wire Products Caucus Briefing
On Tuesday, June 2, AWPA held a Wire & Wire Products Caucus Briefing and Congressional Visits to lobby for the inclusion of the ENFORCE provision in upcoming trade legislation passed by the Senate and now under consideration in the House.
Annual Meeting: Full House in Sunny Tucson!
The 2015 Annual Meeting was a great success, with over 170 attendees making the trip to network and do business.
Steve Murphy to Speak at AWPA’s Breakfast at Interwire
We are pleased to announce that Steve Murphy, Market Intelligence Manager at Gerdau, will speak at the upcoming Breakfast at Interwire.