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05/27/2025
One Big, Beautiful Washington Wire (May-June 2025)
The latest Washington Wire is out! Click below to find out what NAED is doing for our members. Topics include pros and cons of the Reconciliation Bill, workforce legislation, the Energy Star program, and tariffs — we want to hear from you!
One Big, Beautiful Washington Wire (May-June 2025)
The latest Washington Wire is out! Click below to find out what NAED is doing for our members. Topics include pros and cons of the Reconciliation Bill, workforce legislation, the Energy Star program, and tariffs — we want to hear from you!
05/13/2025
NAED Issues Statement on House Ways & Means Committee Reconciliation Bill
On May 12th, the House Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax package plan. Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, provided a statement.
NAED Issues Statement on House Ways & Means Committee Reconciliation Bill
On May 12th, the House Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax package plan. Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, provided a statement.
05/02/2025
April/May 2025 Washington Wire
Find out how NAED is advocating for you in D.C. by reading up on the latest issues, including the recent Supply Chain Bill, NAED member Tom Click testifies in Congress, a budget reconciliation update, more on C-Salt, energy and public lands, energy and environmental reviews, clean energy tax credit, the workforce, and we're trying to keep you updated on the most recent tariffs.
April/May 2025 Washington Wire
Find out how NAED is advocating for you in D.C. by reading up on the latest issues, including the recent Supply Chain Bill, NAED member Tom Click testifies in Congress, a budget reconciliation update, more on C-Salt, energy and public lands, energy and environmental reviews, clean energy tax credit, the workforce, and we're trying to keep you updated on the most recent tariffs.
05/01/2025
Supply Chain Bill Passes the House
On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025. The bill establishes a Supply Chain Resiliency Program within the Department of Commerce, using AI and quantum computing to anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions from natural and man-made disasters.
Supply Chain Bill Passes the House
On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025. The bill establishes a Supply Chain Resiliency Program within the Department of Commerce, using AI and quantum computing to anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions from natural and man-made disasters.
04/03/2025
NAED Responds to President Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, provided a statement on April's tariff announcement from President Trump.
NAED Responds to President Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, provided a statement on April's tariff announcement from President Trump.
03/25/2025
March/April 2025
Washington Wire
Find out how NAED is advocating for you in D.C. by reading up on the latest issues, including critical mineral development via the Defense Production Act, the Death Tax, supply chains, the Corporate Transparency Act, clean energy credits, and the most recent tariff updates.
March/April 2025
Washington Wire
Find out how NAED is advocating for you in D.C. by reading up on the latest issues, including critical mineral development via the Defense Production Act, the Death Tax, supply chains, the Corporate Transparency Act, clean energy credits, and the most recent tariff updates.
03/4/2025
Treasury Department Halts CTA Enforcement
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, a development that aligns with NAED's ongoing advocacy efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on our industry.
Treasury Department Halts CTA Enforcement
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, a development that aligns with NAED's ongoing advocacy efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on our industry.
02/27/2025
NAED Supports Reintroduction of Bill to Support Apprenticeship Programs
A bipartisan bill was introduced that would expand workforce development opportunities by providing federal tax incentives to businesses that hire apprentices.
NAED Supports Reintroduction of Bill to Support Apprenticeship Programs
A bipartisan bill was introduced that would expand workforce development opportunities by providing federal tax incentives to businesses that hire apprentices.
02/24/2025
The newest Washington Wire is out! Click here to find out what NAED is discussing in D.C., including tariffs, dueling reconciliation plans, a critical infrastructure bill for transformers, the introduction of the Death Tax Repeal Act, reversing efficiency standards, and more.
The newest Washington Wire is out! Click here to find out what NAED is discussing in D.C., including tariffs, dueling reconciliation plans, a critical infrastructure bill for transformers, the introduction of the Death Tax Repeal Act, reversing efficiency standards, and more.
02/12/2025
Recently, the bipartisan CIRCUIT Act was introduced to Congress. This important legislation expands the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X) to include electric distribution transformers—critical components in meeting growing energy demands. More information can be found on the NAED LinkedIn page.
Recently, the bipartisan CIRCUIT Act was introduced to Congress. This important legislation expands the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X) to include electric distribution transformers—critical components in meeting growing energy demands. More information can be found on the NAED LinkedIn page.
02/04/2025
NAED and NEMA issued statements following President Trump’s plans to levy 25% tariffs on imports to the United States from Canada and Mexico.
NAED and NEMA issued statements following President Trump’s plans to levy 25% tariffs on imports to the United States from Canada and Mexico.
01/28/2025
Members of Congress re-introduced the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act that would authorize the Department of Commerce to strengthen American supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies.
Members of Congress re-introduced the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act that would authorize the Department of Commerce to strengthen American supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies.
01/24/2025
NAED and NAW joined over 200 trade associations in sending a letter to Sen. Steve Daines (MT) and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voicing support for their legislation to make permanent the Section 199A tax deduction for small businesses.
NAED and NAW joined over 200 trade associations in sending a letter to Sen. Steve Daines (MT) and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voicing support for their legislation to make permanent the Section 199A tax deduction for small businesses.
12/06/2024
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, issued a statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements.
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, issued a statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements.
11/21/2024
NAW and NAED submitted comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for comment with respect to bolstering data center growth, resilience, and security
NAW and NAED submitted comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for comment with respect to bolstering data center growth, resilience, and security
11/12/2024
Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, issued a response to the 2024 national election results.
Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, issued a response to the 2024 national election results.
11/11/2024
Bud DeFlaviis and Ed Orlet update us with a Post-Election Analysis.
Bud DeFlaviis and Ed Orlet update us with a Post-Election Analysis.
For more information, contact Bud DeFlaviis, NAED's Director of Government Relations.