PMI Legislative Forums & Fly-Ins

PMI Washington Legislative Forum [&] Fly-In

Sept. 9-10, 2025
Washington, D.C.

The PMI Washington Legislative Forum and Fly-In will begin with expert presentations on the afternoon of the first day.

Legislation that can have a positive impact on the plumbing manufacturing industry and for which PMI members can advocate include:

• U.S. Economic and Manufacturing Outlook
  Chief Economist will provide insights on key topics such as inflation, trade, consumer prices, housing, commercial real estate, job growth and more and what it means for the plumbing manufacturing industry.

• Overview of the Energy Department's Wave of Water [&] Energy Efficiency Rollbacks
  The Department of Energy (DOE) proposed a new suite of deregulatory actions that, if successful, will significantly scale back the agency’s Appliance and Equipment Standards Program and have far-reaching impacts on the companies that manufacture, import, distribute, and sell covered products. Learn the latest developments on DOE’s NPRM for faucets and the broader Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) reforms being considered by Congress.

• The Reshaping of Environmental Priorities and Policies Under the Trump Administration
  An environmental lawyer will discuss the new administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government including a substantial change in federal environmental priorities and policies.[nbsp] This session will include an update on EPA changes to some PFAS regulations, enforcements, and reporting.

• Strengthening Consumer Safety Enforcement to Combat Counterfeiting
  Hear the latest on counterfeit issues facing the industry and the call for stronger enforcement, transparency, and accountability of online third-party marketplaces by the Federal Trade Commission, required by the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Act). The INFORM Act is a pivotal measure to safeguard consumers from unknowingly buying counterfeit or stolen goods online.

• Navigating the Evolving Tariff Landscape [&] U.S. Trade Policy
  This session will explore the evolving trade landscape and its impact on the plumbing manufacturing and housing sectors.[nbsp] The discussion will also surround what new Section 232 tariffs may be announced, as well as, insights into compliance strategies, supply chain resilience, and opportunities amid shifting global policies.

On day two, participants will hear from a member of Congress during a breakfast session before visiting congressional offices during the remainder of the day in scheduled meetings.

Learn more about meeting times and locations, as well as recommended hotels, and make your accommodations at your earliest convenience given the busy time of year in Washington, D.C.

PMI California Legislative Forum and Fly-In

May 12-13, 2025

Each year Plumbing Manufacturers International invites PMI members to lend their voices to discussions of key legislative issues at the California Legislative Forum and Fly-In. Attendees meet with lawmakers to discuss priorities and challenges for PMI – particularly, water closet flow rates and state budget funds for legacy product replacement – a priority of PMI’s Rethink Water initiative. You can expect excellent hosting and preparation from PMI staff, as well as an agenda full of great meetings and opportunities to meet influential California policymakers.

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