As you know, there is a lot going on in Washington, DC right now. Much of it we can’t control. However, there are areas that are negatively impacting the book manufacturing business that we can try to do something about. BMI is working with ACG Advocacy this year to help strengthen our relationships and influence on Capitol Hill. Our first big impact was last week as we joined the Printing United Alliance for their Legislative Fly-In. In addition to meeting Senate and Congressional leaders and their staffs to address larger issues in the printing industry, BMI delegates were able to have stand alone meetings with USTR and the Department of Commerce.
Senator Husted (OH), Rich Thompson
These meetings are very much integral to getting policy makers information about how tariffs and other regulatory issues are directly impacting BMI members. They were attentive and have since followed up with even more information for us to take action on that will help inform their decisions. BMI will be commenting on the new Section 301 investigations as well as other regulatory or legislative issues that pop up that we feel are worth industry consideration.
Bill Rojack, Chris Kurtzman
In the coming weeks and months, BMI will continue to give updates when there is movement. We may also need your assistance from time to time when it comes to information gathering or potentially contacting your representatives in Washington. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Matt Baehr, BMI Executive Director.