3 Ways to Get Involved in NATM’s Government Affairs Program Today!
Engage actively with NATM's Government Affairs Program using these three strategies!
1. Register for the upcoming Regulatory Roundup event April 20-22 in Washington DC.
This is an amazing opportunity for the light- and medium-duty trailer industry to get together and meet with members of Congress to educate them on who we are and what issues are important to our industry. The event opens with a reception on Monday, April 20th, we will participate in hill visits all day on the 21st, followed by a group dinner. The morning of April 22nd will feature the Roundup speaker series. The speaker series is a great opportunity to hear from individuals who either work on the Hill, or support our industry, previously we’ve had discussions with Congressional Chiefs of Staff, presentations from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and K&L Gates staffers providing insights from different policy perspectives.
It is an amazing opportunity to get involved and also meet with a portion of our membership that is highly engaged and looking to propel our industry forward. You can sign up to attend Roundup here. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Register for the 2026 Regulatory Roundup
2. Update your files for the 2026 NATM Political Action Committee.
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) established a Political Action Committee, the NATM PAC, in 2010. The NATM PAC serves to support members of Congress who support the light- and medium-duty trailer industry and its positions on matters of public policy.
Campaign finance law requires NATM to secure “prior approval” from member companies before soliciting member companies’ executive and administrative personnel, stockholders, and the families of both groups. Member companies may not approve solicitations by more than one trade association in any calendar year. If, on behalf of the company you are authorized to represent, you would like to grant prior approval for the administrative personnel, stockholders, and families of both groups of your company to be solicited by NATM in calendar year 2026, please complete the prior approval agreement online.
Since its inception, over 60 individuals have contributed to the PAC raising more than $145,000 and those dollars have contributed to over 80 incumbent campaign committees on both sides of the aisle. The PAC is governed by a Board of Directors composed entirely of NATM Members. The PAC Board is responsible for developing both an annual budget and confirming candidates to whom the PAC will contribute based on specific, established criteria. Having the PAC Board composed of industry members is a key feature of assuring PAC goals align with industry needs.
To learn more about the PAC, contact NATM PAC Treasurer Alex Stowe at Alex.Stowe@natm.com.
3. Stay tuned for the upcoming initiative from the NATM Government Affairs Committee,
A call to action inviting members to unite their voices and send a prepared letter to their representatives on Capitol Hill about the effects of tariffs on our industry. This is a simple way to make a difference without having to step away from your desk.
Not your company’s main contact but want to stay in the know regarding NATM Government Affairs topics? Sign up for the NATM Government Affairs Member Newsletter!
Advocacy efforts are most successful when industry members engage and participate.