Blackburn, Braun, Miller-Meeks to Receive AFS Congressional Champion Awards
The awards will be presented during the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 11, 2024, at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.
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AFS to Press 5 Key Priorities During Metalcasters Week in Washington, June 9-15
The American Foundry Society will advocate for key policy priorities crucial to the metalcasting industry during Metalcasters Week in Washington, June 9–15, 2024. Highlighted by the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 11–12, these priorities include:
AFS Congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on Election as Speaker of the House
The American Foundry Society, North America’s largest metalcasting trade association and professional society, today congratulated Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
AFS, FEF Team Up on PBS Video Highlighting Modern Metalcasting
Television viewers nationwide will soon get a glimpse of the exciting world of metalcasting thanks to a fast-paced video from the American Foundry Society and the Foundry Educational Foundation.
AFS Applauds House, Urges Senate to Adopt House-Passed Debt Ceiling Bill
AFS is calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the House’s debt ceiling bill which averts a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.
AFS Calls on Congress to Approve Bipartisan Debt Limit Bill
AFS is calling on lawmakers to approve a bipartisan bill that would avert a default on the national debt while incorporating vital provisions for the manufacturing economy.
AFS Criticizes Administration’s Failure to Designate Copper as a Critical Mineral
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has denied a bipartisan request to immediately add copper to the official Critical Minerals list due to a dangerous supply risk.
Sen. Young, Rep. Granger to Receive 2023 Congressional Champion Award
Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Metalcasting Industry Congressional Champion Award.
AFS Metalcasters Week in D.C. Advocates for Industry on Capitol Hill
Metalcasters and industry suppliers from across the country will gather on Capitol Hill the week of June 19-23, 2023, for AFS Metalcasters Week in Washington, D.C. The week, which coincides with the annual AFS Government Affairs Fly-In on June 20-21, is dedicated to advocating for U.S. metalcasters, who will meet with approximately 100 Senate and House offices.
AFS Calls on EPA to Withdraw Proposed Reconsideration of PM2.5 NAAQS
The American Foundry Society is pushing back on a proposal from EPA to change a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) that was previously updated in 2020.