Advocacy Wins of 2025
Since launching our Advocacy Committee in October 2024, NIFDA has delivered meaningful advocacy wins with the support of NCTO and engaged members.
Make American Flags in America Act: 36 House and 5 Senate co-sponsors secured (as of Aug 2025).
Amazon Pressure: Annin’s letter to Jeff Bezos + NIFDA’s #SaveUSFlags toolkit raised national attention.
Industry Influence: NIFDA joined the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and participated in our first structured Advocacy Day in March 2025.
Grassroots Power: 30+ members submitted public comments to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on unfair trade practices.
Counterfeits Removed: Amazon removed 400+ noncompliant imported flag SKUs lacking country-of-origin labels. Amazon’s Chief Counsel, our contact in the legal department, remains engaged.
State Progress: Building off of the federal bill, state-level Flag bills advanced in both NC and SC legislatures.
National Flag Week: NIFDA members met with SBA Administrator, Kelly Loeffler, in D.C. to discuss industry priorities and raised a US-made flag at SBA HQ.
Major Victory: The Administration ended duty-free de minimis treatment in Aug 2025 - closing a loophole that hurt U.S. manufacturers.
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