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NCTO Lauds Congressional Actions Encouraging DOD to Buy U.S.-Made Textiles, Clothing, & Footwear

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) lauded recent congressional actions to preserve critical requirements for the Department of Defense (DOD) to buy U.S.-made textiles, clothing, and footwear. Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted down an amendment to the defense appropriations bill (H.R. 5293) that would have permitted DOD to […]

NCTO Praises Senate Passage of American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4923, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, by unanimous consent.  Because the House of Representatives passed an identical bill by a vote of 415-2 on April 27, H.R. 4923 will be sent to President Obama for his expected signature into law. Endorsed by the National Council of […]

U.S. House Passes American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act; NCTO Urges Immediate Senate Consideration

2016 04 27 NCTO Press Statement on House Passage of ACMA   PRESS STATEMENT U.S. House Passes American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act NCTO Urges Immediate Senate Consideration WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4923, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, by a vote of 415-2.  Endorsed by the National Council of Textile […]