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.

New Product Safety Law Could Impact Manufacturers

Consumer Product Safety Act amendments enacted earlier this year contain new requirements for products intended for use by children under the age of...

FCC Approves White Spaces Regulation By Vote

In a decision that could affect thousands of live musicians using wireless ear monitors, instrument systems and microphones, the Federal...

Farm Bill Provision Affects Musical Instruments, Other Products

Beginning July 1, 2009, imported musical instruments containing wood or other plant material will need to be accompanied by an import declaration...

California Budget Calls for Increase in Arts & Music Grant, Due in Part to NAMM Members' Local Advocacy Efforts

The recently approved California state budget calls for an allocation of nearly $109.7 million to the Arts and Music Block Grant, due in part to many...

NAMM Representatives Promote Music at National Arts Policy Roundtable

The 2007 National Arts Policy Roundtable, “Thinking Creatively and Competing Globally—The Role of the Arts in Building the 21st Century...

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.