NLBMDA solidifies 2022 priorities
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) has outlined its top legislative priorities for 2022.
The NLBMDA said it is focused on several pieces of legislation to help ensure the LBM industry remains strong and vibrant during “this time of economic uncertainty.”
Here’s how the NLBMDA breaks down the issues it holds in the highest regard:
The industry will be promoting two key themes in its discussions with members of Congress for the remainder of the year:
- Support Affordable Housing Development
- Address the Supply Chain Crisis
There are several ways for NLBMDA members to interact with their federal lawmakers including:
- Lumber Yard Tour: Invite your Members of Congress to tour your yard. Show them what your operation entails, how your company operates and what your employees do on a daily basis. Yard tours are a great way for lawmakers to meet you and your employees, hear about your company’s success and see first-hand how their votes impact your business.
- District Office Meeting: Meet with your Members of Congress and their staff at district office so that you can discuss the legislative priorities with them face-to-face.
- Town Hall: Attend a town hall or other local event hosted by a Member of Congress. These meetings may not be heavily attended and is another way for you to speak with your elected officials.
- Virtual Meeting: Schedule a virtual meeting with your Members of Congress.
- Grassroots Action Alert: If you do not have time to meet with your Members of Congress, NLBMDA is providing grassroots action links below which allows you to quickly email your congressional offices on the 2022 legislative priorities.
Grassroots advocacy by NLBMDA members is crucial to ensuring that the LBM dealer industry’s priorities are reflected in legislation passed by Congress. NLBMDA staff are happy to support you in providing the tools you need to engage your elected official during the extended break. Below you will find a complete list of bills that NLBMDA is supporting this year along with the corresponding issue briefs and grassroots action alerts.
If you would like assistance in facilitating a meeting with your Members of Congress, please complete NLBMDA’s meeting request form.
2022 Legislative Priorities
Affordable Housing:
- Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act: Urge your Members of Congress to address the nation’s shortage of affordable housing by cosponsoring and passing the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (H.R. 2573/S. 1136).
- Issue Brief
- Grassroots Action Alert
Supply Chain:
- LICENSE Act: Urge your Members of Congress to address the nation’s supply chain crisis and increase the number of available truck drivers by cosponsoring and passing the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act (H.R. 6567/S. 3556).
- Issue Brief
- Grassroots Action Alert
- National Apprenticeship Act: Urge your Senators to address ongoing labor shortages in the LBM industry and its supply chain by passing the National Apprenticeship Act (H.R. 447). The bill has already passed the House of Representatives but has not yet received a vote in the Senate.
- Issue Brief
- Grassroots Action Alert
- Workforce Development Investment Act: Urge your Members of Congress to address ongoing labor shortages in the LBM industry and its supply chain by passing the Workforce Development Investment Act (H.R. 6778).
- Issue Brief
- Grassroots Action Alert
- Renewal of U.S. – Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement: Renewal of a Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) between the United States and Canada is needed to allow for the continued stable product supply of softwood lumber for retailers, home builders and consumers. Ask your Members of Congress to send a letter to the Biden Administration urging them to negotiate a new SLA with Canada.
- Issue Brief
- Sample Letter to Biden Administration
- Grassroots Action Alert
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