Public Affairs & Goverment Relations

NAMM stands for its Members every day by providing ongoing representation in Washington, D.C. on issues that impact the music products industry, including:

  • Music education and education reform legislation and funding
  • Small business health insurance legislation
  • Estate tax reform
  • Import/export laws
  • E-commerce tax reform

...and many others.

If you have any specific questions about NAMM's public affairs efforts, please contact Mary Luehrsen, NAMM's Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations, at 914-933-0516.

FCC Approves White Spaces Regulation By Vote

In a decision that could affect thousands of live musicians using wireless ear monitors, instrument systems and microphones, the Federal...

Farm Bill Provision Affects Musical Instruments, Other Products

Beginning July 1, 2009, imported musical instruments containing wood or other plant material will need to be accompanied by an import declaration...

California Budget Calls for Increase in Arts & Music Grant, Due in Part to NAMM Members' Local Advocacy Efforts

The recently approved California state budget calls for an allocation of nearly $109.7 million to the Arts and Music Block Grant, due in part to many...

NAMM Representatives Promote Music at National Arts Policy Roundtable

The 2007 National Arts Policy Roundtable, “Thinking Creatively and Competing Globally—The Role of the Arts in Building the 21st Century...

NAMM Supports National Poll Exploring Attitudes About the Way Schools Approach the Development of Imagination

Stifling Imagination in Schools Underlies Innovation and Skills Deficit; New poll reveals evidence of swing voters committed to keeping America...

Action Alerts

Action Alerts on specific legislative topics allow you to write directly to members of Congress as well as state and regional elected officials on issues you care about that effect your business.

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