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Advocacy
Legislative Recap: A Big Two Weeks for Plastics on Capitol Hill
July 1, 2015 The last two weeks have seen big developments on Capitol Hill, particularly for the $380-billion U.S. plastics industry. Below is a quick recap of the legislative shifts and successes that have been on SPI's radar for the last two weeks -
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A Simple Matter of Visibility: Brand Owners Amplify the Plastics Industry's Voice in Congress
June 8, 2015 You wouldn't think it'd be that difficult for a $380-billion industry to get its message across on Capitol Hill, but the voice of plastics doesn't go unheard for a lack of size or influence (and certainly not for lack of trying). -
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Unanimously Advances TSCA Reform to Full House of Representatives
June 3, 2015 The House Energy & Commerce Committee voted to advance the SPI-backed H.R. 2576, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization Act of 2015, Wednesday. -
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House Environment and Economy Subcommittee Unanimously Advances TSCA Reform to Full Energy and Commerce Committee
May 14, 2015 The House Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy voted unanimously to advance the SPI-backed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization Act of 2015Thursday. -
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Referendum’s Success Shows APBA Doesn’t Stand Alone in Fight against SB 270
February 25, 2015 SPI and the plastics industry have always supported the American Progressive Bag Alliance (APBA). Its efforts to educate lawmakers and the public about the economic and environmental dangers of plastic bag bans and taxes are vital to the continued success and growth of our industry. -
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SPI, APBA Applaud Huntington Beach’s Move to Repeal Plastic Bag Ban
January 27, 2015 A great deal of attention has been paid to how much public support plastic bag bans and taxes supposedly enjoy, and how effective these statutes allegedly are. -
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SPI President and CEO William R. Carteaux Responds to the 2015 State of the Union
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How the President and Vice President Came to Visit SPI Member Techmer PM
January 20, 2015 Three carloads of Secret Service personnel arrived at SPI member Techmer PM’s plant on Jan. 3, and they didn’t leave for another six days. -
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SPI and the APBA Concur with Texas Gov.-Elect Abbott Regarding its “Patchwork Quilt” of Harmful Regulations
January 15, 2015