Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) are hosting their joint Legislative Fly-In this week in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders from across the plastics value chain to engage directly with federal policymakers.
The Legislative Fly-In focuses on reinforcing the plastics industry’s role in U.S. manufacturing leadership, advancing fair and predictable trade policy, and accelerating recycling and circular manufacturing.
During meetings with lawmakers and Administration officials, participants will advocate for policies that strengthen U.S. manufacturing capacity, provide certainty in global trade, and advance recycling through clear national definitions and streamlined permitting pathways that support infrastructure investment.
“The U.S. plastics industry is foundational to our nation’s manufacturing base, supporting more than one million jobs as the eighth-largest manufacturing sector,” said Matt Seaholm, PLASTICS President & CEO. “It’s important that policymakers hear directly from the manufacturers, recyclers, and suppliers driving job creation and investment in communities across the country about what it takes to strengthen domestic production, expand recycling systems, and compete globally.”
“America’s plastic makers are helping power U.S. manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and expand the technologies needed to recycle more plastics,” said Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers. “We look forward to sharing practical solutions with policymakers that would support domestic plastics production, modernize recycling infrastructure, and create the policy certainty needed to drive continued investment in American jobs and manufacturing.”
Click here for more information on Plastics Industry Fly-In on April 13 – 15, 2026.
About the Plastics Industry Association
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $551 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.
About the American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.
