Public Affairs & Goverment Relations

NAMM stands for its Members every day by providing ongoing representation in Washington, D.C. on issues that impact the music products industry, including:

Music education and education reform legislation and funding
Small business health insurance legislation
Estate tax reform
Import/export laws
E-commerce tax reform

...and many others.

If you have any specific questions about NAMM's public affairs efforts, please contact Mary Luehrsen, NAMM's Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations, at 914-933-0516.

Invest in Recovery at Summer NAMM

These are unprecedented times, but recent financial indicators suggest a recovery is around the corner.

Seventy-four percent of economists...

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...

Action Alerts

Action Alerts on specific legislative topics allow you to write directly to members of Congress as well as state and regional elected officials on issues you care about that effect your business.

Healthcare Reform

Support Small Business Healthcare Reform
Write to your Members of Congress today and tell them to deliver real and meaningful healthcare reform for small businesses.

Support Music Education in our Schools
Tell your members of Congress that when the No Child Left Behind Act is reauthorized, Congress should provide flexibility in the law for music and arts programs.

Same Sales Tax for Internet Purchases

Support legislation that requires the same sales tax for Internet purchases as transactions made in stores
Tell your Member of Congress that merchandise purchased via the Internet should be subject to the same sales tax as merchandise sold in stores.

Estate Tax Relief

Support Permanent Estate Tax Relief
Write to your Member of Congress and tell him or her to make estate tax relief permanent for NAMM Member-owned businesses.