AMT ADVOCACY

AMT champions the interests of the manufacturing technology industry in Washington, DC. We work with Congress and the Administration on issues of importance to our industry, forcefully supporting legislative and regulatory proposals that would help our industry and opposing measures that would hurt.

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Depreciation Incentives Fact Sheet
Information on Newly Enacted Depreciation Provisions
50% Bonus Depreciation and Increased Sec. 179 Expensing!

 

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  • expert advice on new export markets,
  • access to free on-line market research reports,
  • export training,
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  • plus more ...
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AMT's Manufacturing Mandate
                           
The U.S. government, recognizing the national importance of our manufacturing sector to a vital sustainable economy and a strong defense industrial base, will implement policies that:  
 
 		 The Manufacturing Mandate
Incentivize Innovation and R&D in new products and manufacturing technologies
  • Increase the R&D tax credit and make it permanent
  • Increase R&D funding targeted for sustaining economic growth technologies
  • Leverage existing manufacturing infrastructure to increase collaboration and accelerate the rate of commercialization
Improve global competitiveness
  • Restore certainty through tax and regulatory reform
  • Support fair and open trade where all parties play by the same rules
  • Modernize outdated export control and visa policies 
Build a better educated and trained Smartforce
  • Support grants, scholarships and academic challenges for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs
  • Implement national manufacturing skills certifications
  • Create "2 Plus" Manufacturing Technology degree programs at community colleges and universities emphasizing industry-based internships
     

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17 April 2012

Appeals Court Blocks NLRB Poster Rule

In a major victory for the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an injunction to delay the effective date of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) union poster rule. The poster rule was slated to be effective on April 30, but has been delayed indefinitely pending the appeals process and decision. AMT is a longstanding member of the CDW. (more)
09 April 2012

Administration Announces Pilot Institute for Manufacturing Innovation

The Obama Administration has identified additive manufacturing as the technology focus for the Pilot Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IMI). The Pilot Institute to serve as a proof-of-concept for the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation - a $1 billion project proposed in the FY2013 budget to establish 15 collaborative institutes, each with a different technology focus, that will bridge the gap between basic research and product development; provide shared assets to help companies (particularly small manufacturers) access cutting-edge capabilities and equipment; and create an unparalleled environment for education and training in advanced manufacturing skills.  (more)
30 March 2012

AMT Signs Industry/Association Letter Supporting Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

AMT joined 325 U.S. companies and industry associations in a letter to Congress supporting a swift reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). Ex-Im’s charter expired on September 30, 2011.The Bank is currently operating under an extension that expires on May 31. Failure to act quickly on a long-term reauthorization threatens the many American jobs that depend directly or indirectly on its crucial export financing. (more)
07 February 2012

AMT Signs Association Letter Urging Bonus Depreciation Extension

AMT joined 115 associations in urging House and Senate conferees to add a temporary extension of 100% bonus depreciation to the payroll tax cut bill they are considering. Current law allows businesses to immediately expense 50% of the cost new equipment bought and placed in service in 2012, down from 100% in 2011. The associations urged the lawmakers to extend 100% expensing through 2012 to support business investment and job creation.

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