AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY

HOU · Housing

Support ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 (S.2621) - this package aimed at increasing housing supply and improving affordability and access to housing.

Literal federal measure citations: S.2621

TRA · Transportation

Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill - AFS supports sustaining infrastructure investment levels, enhancing project delivery, improving operations and maintenance

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

- Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284) - Support bill which aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs laws and deter trade fraud, particularly concerning customs violations and unfair trade practices. - Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 (H.R.1548/S.691/) - Support bill that updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat Chinas anti-free market trade practices. - Protecting American Industry & Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869) - Support bill which sets up a structure to criminally prosecute serious trade crimes. - Section 232 - Steel and Aluminum tariffs - highlighted metal issues.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1284, H.R.1548, S.691, H.R. 1869

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

GRID Power Act - (H.R. 1047/S.465) - The bill would enable grid operators to expedite consideration of power generation projects that improve the reliability of the electric grid. Need for Permitting Reform

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1047, S.465

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

OSHA's Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Rebalance Regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness including need to revise the Environmental Protection Agencys PM2.5. Prove It Act of 2025 - H.R.1163/ S. 495 - Support bill to ease regulatory burden on small manufacturers by requiring agencies to evaluate impact on and consider input from small businesses throughout the regulation process.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1163, S. 495

MAN · Manufacturing

Support Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (HR 4746) - would limit the scope of permitting reviews and restrain legal challenges for projects under the National Environmental Policy Act - eliminates costly delays that plague the current permitting process.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 4746