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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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NAMM Policy Webinar: Overview of Tariffs and Federal Education Policy

December 13, 2024 Hosted by NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak on December 11, 2024, and featuring NAMM Policy Program Manager Claire Kreger-Boaz and experts from the law firm Nelson Mullins, this timely webinar covers critical topics that affect our members, including the historical and potential future impact of tariffs on the music products industry, particularly the 301 tariffs affecting imported goods from China.  The session also provided insights into the legislative processes governing tariffs and the roles of the President and Congress, as well as the implications of po...

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Know Your Bow: Tips for Owners and Users of Pernambuco Bows

Since September 13, 2007, the Pernambuco wood used in bows has been included under CITES Appendix II, with rules that require any wood material exported from Brazil (up to the unfinished ...
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NAMM's Role in Advocating for Federal Funds for Music Education

December 6, 2024 NAMM has played a pivotal role in advocating for music education, particularly in lobbying Congress for federal funding that supports music programs across the United Sta...
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Delays and Revisions to the EU Deforestation Regulation

December 5, 2024 The European Parliament has pushed back compliance deadlines by one year and amended its provisions to the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This initiati...
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Negotiations Come to a Halt Between ILA and USMX

November 14, 2024 NAMM urges member companies exhibiting at The 2025 NAMM Show to schedule deliveries to Anaheim, CA, before January 15, when the temporary agreement between the Internati...
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Compliance Deadline Approaches for the EU’s General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)

November 8, 2024 The European Union (EU) has implemented the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR), which aim to enhance consumer safety by establishing comprehensive requirements for...
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“Click to Cancel” Rule to Require Simple Method to Cancel Enrollment on Subscription Services

November 1, 2024 On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final “click-to-cancel” rule.  According to the FTC, the purpose of the rule is to require sellers t...