WDMA Releases 2020 National Policy Agenda

Date: 12 February 2020
Source: www.wdma.com
WDMA Releases 2020 National Policy Agenda
Photo source
www.wdma.com

Date: 12 February 2020

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association released today the 2020 WDMA National Policy Agenda a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2020.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released today the 2020 WDMA National Policy Agenda a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2020, which outlines important policy priorities for the window, door, and skylight industry that will boost the housing and construction industry and support continued job creation in the vital U.S. manufacturing sector.

"In this critical election year, Congress and the Trump Administration have an opportunity to advance legislation and policies that will continue to extend the current economic expansion," said WDMA Chair Robert Lewis, Senior Vice President & General Counsel for Masonite International. "Window, door and skylight manufacturers are vital to the building and housing industries and a thriving economy. The WDMA National Policy Agenda outlines policies that promote energy efficiency, fair trade, eliminate excessive regulations, promote workforce development and ensure manufacturers are able to help fuel continued economic growth in 2020 and beyond."

The 2020 WDMA National Policy Agenda is divided into nine different policy areas:

  • Energy Conservation;
  • Building Codes;
  • Environmental Stewardship;
  • Building Safety;
  • Housing & Economic Policy;
  • Tax Policy;
  • Product Supply;
  • Trade Policy; and
  • Workforce/Workplace

"WDMA is excited to continue our work with Congress and the Trump Administration to promote legislative and regulatory policy that will spur job creation, support housing and building construction and improve the manufacturing climate in this country," said WDMA President and CEO Michael O'Brien.

WDMA's 2020 National Policy Agenda will be distributed to members of Congress and key Administration officials and will be used by WDMA members when they visit their U.S. Representative in Congress during the WDMA Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference on March 23-25 in Washington, D.C.

To access the 2020 National Policy Agenda, click here.

600450 WDMA Releases 2020 National Policy Agenda glassonweb.com

Others also read

NSG Group is pleased to announce that Pilkington Polska Sp. z o.o., a member of NSG Group, plans to install an advanced architectural glass coating line at its facility in Sandomierz, Poland.
The largest gathering of glass and façade professionals in Asia is returning: GAFA2025 is set to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world to BSD City Indonesia.
Two hands-on learning experiences will be offered during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN.
Optional events geared toward networking will take place throughout the FGIA Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, IN.
Certification opportunities take center stage at GlassBuild America 2025 as NGA and AGMCC once again bring hands-on AGMT testing to the show floor.
At the upcoming FGIA Fall Conference, industry members will once again come together to make a difference—filling 200 backpacks with school supplies for children in need in Indianapolis.

Add new comment

From industry

NEWS RELATED PRODUCTS