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.
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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.
AFS Fights for Permit Reform in Washington
Congress should pass legislation to modernize America's burdensome permitting process, boosting the economy and improving the country's infrastructure in the process.
AFS releases 2023 federal policy agenda
Supporting public policies that bolster competitiveness, fuel economic growth, and create jobs are at the top of the agenda for the American Foundry Society this year.
AFS Presses Washington on Copper Supply Security
AFS is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to formally recognize copper as a critical mineral, citing its importance to national security and infrastructure.
AFS, Industry Coalition Score Victory on Ocean Shipping Reform
President Biden on Thursday will sign into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which passed the House in June and the Senate in March. The AFS-backed bill will boost the investigatory authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), allowing it to probe ocean common carriers' business practices.
Cornyn, Gallagher and Bost Honored for Support of American Metalcasters
Three U.S. lawmakers were honored by the American Foundry Society during the 2022 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In for their steadfast support of American metalcasters and domestic manufacturing.
Buy America, Supply Chains, Energy to Be Key Topics at AFS Government Affairs Fly-In
Metalcasting leaders will gather on Capitol Hill next month to hear directly from members of Congress, administration officials, and policy experts about what they can expect from Washington in the year ahead and beyond.