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NAMM Policy Priorities

Public Policy for NAMM Members

NAMM serves its members by tracking, engaging and educating on matters of public policy, based on three priorities: Business Compliance, Music Education Advocacy and Workforce Development. We represent the interests of the music products industry through virtual and in-person advocacy campaigns, such as the NAMM Music Education D.C. Fly-In. Members are invited to participate in trade, sustainability and music education advocacy working groups, as well as in educational webinars and advocacy efforts. Contact us for more information.

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Upcoming Webinar: U.S. Fish and Wildlife on CITES Appendix II Implementation

September 3, 2024 Staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) Office of International Programs will participate in a webinar on Thursday, September 19, at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern along with IWPA and NAMM staff. Topics include industry concerns about the upcoming implementation of tropical hardwoods listed in CITES Appendix II. 

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PIP (3:1) Compliance Date Approaches

September 5, 2024 Businesses that manufacture, import, process, distribute in commerce or use phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) or products containing PIP (3:1), especiall...

Lacey Act Phase VII Implementation and Guidance: Part II

August 22, 2024 NAMM hosted Part II of our Lacey Act, Phase VII webinar series featuring Erin Otto, National Policy Manager at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and ...

View Informational Webinar on EU Compliance

August 20, 2024 NAMM hosted a free webinar on August 14, 2024 as part of our EU compliance series for companies selling products in the European Union (EU) to gain a deeper understanding ...
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Your Business May Be Required to Offer a Retirement Plan

August 6, 2024 Guest post by Mitchell Haber, Regional Vice President (Los Angeles North - Emerging Markets),  Voya Financial With the number of states requiring businesses to offer retire...
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NAMM Back-to-School Music Education Advocacy Updates

August 5, 2024 Music Education Advocacy as a NAMM Policy priority is essential to ensuring that every student has access to music education. NAMM’s advocacy highlights the importance of f...
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The Road to CITES

July 15, 2024 The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a treaty between 184 countries (including the U.S. and EU) to protect endanger...