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AFS Urges Administration to Classify Metalcasting as Essential Industry

March 20, 2020

AFS continues to advocate for metalcasting during the COVID-19 crisis facing the U.S. and the metalcasting supply chain. On Friday, March 20, AFS sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence in his role leading the COVID-19 task force, asking the administration to identify foundries, their supply chains, and workers as essential when drafting and enforcing shelter-in-place rules during the pandemic.

AFS Urges Senate Passage of Energy Innovation Bill

March 9, 2020

The American Foundry Society said today it supports the energy package under consideration in the U.S. Senate, the bipartisan American Energy Innovation Act (S. 2657). A vote in the Senate could come the week of March 9.

CISA To Co-Sponsor AFS Government Affairs Fly-In

February 20, 2020

AFS this week announced that the Casting Industry Suppliers Association (CISA) will again co-sponsor the AFS Government Affairs Fly-In. The Fly-In, to be held May 19-20, brings together foundry and supplier representatives to advocate for the metalcasting industry in the nation’s capital.

AFS Supports Legislation to Help Solve Truck Driver Shortage

February 13, 2020

Many metalcasters are experiencing the effects of the truck driver shortage across the nation. AFS has been working with a coalition and recently joined on a congressional letter with over 80 organizations urging that the DRIVE Safe Act be included in the next highway bill.

AFS Announces 2020 Policy Priorities

January 9, 2020

AFS released its top policy priorities for 2020. This year’s policy priorities identify five areas where AFS will focus its advocacy efforts: infrastructure, trade, safety, tax, and energy/environment.

American Foundry Society Opens Its Doors on Manufacturing Day

October 4, 2019

AFS highlighted metalcasting careers to students, teachers, and families during its Manufacturing Day Open House on Oct. 4, 2019.

AFS, Industry Coalition Oppose Taxpayer Funding for Rail Purchases from China-Controlled Companies

August 21, 2019

AFS and an industry coalition are fighting for language in the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will prevent the use of taxpayer dollars for purchases of rail equipment from companies controlled by China.

Photos: Metalcasters, suppliers deliver message to 100 Congressional offices in Washington at AFS Fly-In

June 13, 2019

AFS metalcasters and suppliers took part in the 2019 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In June 11-12 in Washington, D.C., the industry’s premier legislative event dedicated to educating policymakers and speaking with one voice.

AFS announces 4 advocacy priorities for June 11-12 Fly-In

May 28, 2019

The American Foundry Society today announced its four top priorities for the June 11-12 Government Affairs Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

Why you should attend the 2019 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In

May 13, 2019

Your voice counts. With more than 100 new lawmakers and dozens of new congressional staffers on Capitol Hill, this year’s AFS Government Affairs Fly-In is more important than ever.