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ASA joins coalition partners in support of extension of PPP loan availability

April 1, 2021

The American Supply Association recently joined its more than 90 coalition partners in supporting an extension of the Paycheck Protection Plan loan availability that was due to expire March 31. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bill 92-7, and earlier this week President Biden signed the bill into law.

ASA Washington weekly update

The House and Senate are in session this week.

March 10, 2021

With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, attention will turn to several Democratic initiatives, including a new infrastructure bill.

ASA Washington weekly update

Legislative happenings of prime importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

February 25, 2021

ASA signed onto a letter urging House and Senate Finance Leadership to support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act that would retain 199A pass-through deductions, among other items.

ASA joins appeal on DOE rule to change showerhead water-flow limit

New standard would allow 2.5 gpm on each showerhead nozzle.

February 22, 2021

The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers, and the subsequent negative affects it will have on business operations for ASA members, as well as overall negative water-efficiency consequences that will result.

ASA Washington weekly update

February 17, 2021

Government/legislative happenings of prime importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

ASA Washington weekly update

Legislative happenings of importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

February 10, 2021

The House is out and the Senate is in session, mainly for committee hearings and the Trump impeachment trial.

Plumbing industry allies support National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

February 8, 2021

The bill seeks to reauthorize the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act, which established the registered apprenticeship system, for the first time since its inception 84 years ago.

Plumbing Manufacturers International optimistic about Biden Administration’s priorities

February 5, 2021

The new administration’s priorities closely align with many of PMI’s goals, specifically supporting infrastructure to improve drinking and wastewater systems, a strengthened EPA program — which includes WaterSense, and international trade and commerce.

ASA members play vital role in death of controversial California AB 2060 lead reduction bill

September 10, 2020

Over the course of the last few months, the American Supply Association has been actively monitoring the state of California’s efforts to pass “Get the Lead Out 2.0,” which would force manufacturers into a second round of endpoint fixture lead reduction, 10 years after current regulations went into effect.

Meeting with your congressional representatives is vital to industry efforts to advance critical issues

Visiting Members of Congress.

September 13, 2019

ASA has been working hard to build a stronger voice and to advance the ASA footprint on Capitol Hill by holding over 50 visits with the ASA Advocacy team and key members of Congress as well as attending numerous coalition meetings.