PRINTING United Alliance Joins Industry-Wide Call for Regulatory Reforms
by Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Coordinator Jan 2, 2025

PRINTING United Alliance, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and more than 600 other trade associations signed a letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump laying out a roadmap of regulatory actions across a wide range of agencies that the new administration can take to boost manufacturing growth and prosperity. The business leaders that signed the letter also pledged to help unite the country.

In 2023, the NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) and Conference of State Manufacturers Associations (CSMA) formed the Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations (MFSR) coalition to combat excessive federal regulations. In July 2023, the Alliance joined the coalition to oppose costly regulations and advocate for policies that support investment and job growth. In addition, the Alliance’s Government Affairs team met with key members of the Biden administration and Congress to highlight the devastating impact of unbalanced regulations on the printing industry.

A NAM commissioned analysis reported that the total cost of federal regulations to the U.S. economy exceeds $3 trillion each year, an amount equal to 11% of U.S. GDP. Since 2012, there has been a $465 billion increase in aggregate regulatory compliance costs. Compliance costs for small manufacturers, with fewer than 50 employees, can exceed $50,000 per employee, each year.

"Complying with these federal regulations prevents many printing companies from investing in their businesses. That’s why we are advocating for a reduction in these burdensome and costly requirements. The Alliance is eager to work with the new administration and Congress to find solutions that support the growth of the printing industry in the most responsible way possible," said Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance.

The letter advocates for pro-growth regulatory actions to support investment, competition, innovation, job creation and American prosperity. It addresses several policy priorities, including the following:

  • Enhance agency coordination and industry engagement.
  • Reconsider the Biden administration’s particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards (PM2.5 NAAQS).
  • Partner with industry on PFAS remediation, protect passive receivers from legal liability and ensure that regulation is based on a reasonable consideration of risk and does not impose a set of unworkable, costly and onerous requirements.
  • Pause OSHA rulemaking on heat standards and reconsider the OSHA walkaround rule, DOL overtime rule and FTC noncompete ban.
  • Stop regulatory overreach and instead focus on specific rulemakings that implement statutory directives consistent with congressional intent.

To view the full list of regulations identified in the letter, click here.

The Alliance has pledged to continue working with policymakers to advocate for the printing industry’s interests and ensure its voice is heard in discussions shaping the future of regulatory policy.

 

In this article Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Coordinator, PRINTING United Alliance, discusses a coalition letter seeking regulatory reforms. More information can be found at Business Excellence-Legislation or reach out to Steph should you have additional questions specific to how these issues may affect your business: sbuka@printing.org.

To become a member of the Alliance and learn more about how our subject matter experts can assist your company with services and resources such as those mentioned in this article, please contact the Alliance membership team: 888-385-3588 / membership@printing.org.

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Stephanie Buka is the Government Affairs Coordinator for PRINTING United Alliance. In this role, she supports Ford Bowers, CEO, the Government Affairs team, and coordinates efforts with lobbying firm, ACG Advocacy. She manages all aspects of grassroots advocacy campaigns, including facilitating timely call-to-action alerts and updates to The Advocacy Center on key federal and state legislative issues. As a member of the Office of Corporate Communications, Buka manages the content and audience building responsibilities for the Government Affairs team. She is also responsible for the administration of the Alliance's political action committee, PrintPAC.

Prior to joining the Alliance, Buka served as a senior legislative researcher, and later as a constituent services coordinator, for the 15-member legislative body representing 1.3 million residents of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to drafting legislation and addressing constituent concerns, Buka cultivated strong relationships with appointed and elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Buka holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). She also earned a master's degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a Certificate in Forensic Science and Law from Duquesne University.

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