News about Public Affairs and Goverment Relations

NAMM Annual Fly-In Advocacy Event Open to All NAMM Members; Washington D.C., May 2010—Airline Discount Available

Carlsbad, CA, November 10, 2009—NAMM today announced details about how Members can participate in the association's upcoming 2010 Advocacy...

The Health Care Debate: Now is the Time to Contact Your Senator

Current health care reform legislation in the U.S. Congress will have a significant impact on businesses of all sizes both now and for...

Comments Sought on Use of Wood Pallets, Packing Material

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on regulatory options relating to wood packagaing materials used in...

Musical Instruments Included on New Lacey Act Implementation Schedule

Effective April 1, 2010, all shipments of imported pianos and other stringed instruments (e.g., guitars and violins) will have to be accompanied by a...

The NAMM Foundation and SupportMusic Coalition Hosted a Public Teleconference with U.S. Sec. of Education Arne Duncan

The NAMM Foundation and the SupportMusic Coalition hosted a discussion with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Mary Luehrsen,...

NAMM to Host California Proposition 65 Product Liability Webinar

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, announced that it will hold a Webinar on Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m. PDT (1...

NAMM's Virtual Advocacy Event - Capitol Hill

Update: The live video feed of the Virtual Advocacy Days forum has now ended. Now Available: Unedited video stream of NAMM Virtual Advocacy Days...

Topics and Speakers Announced for NAMM's First "Virtual Advocacy Days"

NAMM will host the organization’s first “Virtual Advocacy Days,” May 12–13, allowing more U.S. NAMM Members to participate in...

IRS Promises Quick Turnaround For Small Retailers Seeking 'Infusion Of Cash' From Stimulus Legislation

The Internal Revenue Service this week promised quick action for small retailers who take advantage of a provision in last month’s economic...

USDA Amends Plan to Implement Lacey Act Requirements

Under the new terms, it will not be necessary to file import declarations on small foreign shipments of music products made from wood.

The United...