Government and Regulatory Actions

AFS is the voice of the metalcasting industry in our nation’s capital and works to enhance the legislative and regulatory climate for it members.  The society evaluates proposed federal legislative and regulatory actions, testifies before committees and agencies, and advocates and educates government officials about the industry’s top concerns and priorities. 

With AFS' team of advocacy professionals located blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the society works directly with elected officials, congressional staff and government agencies. For more information, contact the AFS Washington Office at 202/842-4864 or ssalmon@afsinc.org.

Priority Issues

• Support Increased Transparency in the Regulatory Process
• Support Not Hinder North American Energy Production
• Support Tax Reform That Increases Metalcasting Competitiveness
• Support Increased Investment in Water Infrastructure
• Concern Over EPA NSPS Subpart UUU

Government Affairs Solutions

AFS is your voice in Washington to work with Congress, OSHA and EPA. With our team of advocacy professionals located blocks from the U.S. Capital, AFS works directly with elected officials, congressional staff and government agencies to promote the interests of the metalcasting industry.

• Through the chapters and state metalcasting associations, dissemination of critical information at both the Federal and local levels.
• Priority and discounted registration for the annual Government Affairs conference, offering scheduled face time with political leaders.
• Advocacy on both legislation that affects metalcasting today and research & development dollars to support the future of the industry.

For more information, contact Leo Baran, AFS Membership Director, 847/824-0181.

2012 Government Affairs Conference

The 2012 AFS Government Affairs Conference gave metalcasters a chance to voice their concerns about the government policies affecting them and hear from top-level Washington insiders.