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Industry Priorities

The Aluminum Association advocates for common sense policies in the areas of Climate, Infrastructure, Recycling, Trade and Workforce. In total, U.S. aluminum supports hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs and tens of billions in economic impact. The industry also helps drive a more sustainable future — with more fuel-efficient vehicles, green buildings and infinitely recyclable packaging. Working with policymakers, we can ensure that the U.S. aluminum industry remains a cornerstone of American manufacturing for decades to come. 

Climate

Climate

Lightweight, durable and infinitely recyclable, aluminum is a big part of the solution to global energy and climate challenges. The U.S. industry is continuously innovating to reduce energy use and carbon impact.
   
 

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Durable, corrosion resistant and sustainable, aluminum is a material tailor-made for 21st century infrastructure projects. And building America means building with aluminum. 

Recycling

Recycling

Recycling is essential to the modern aluminum business. And making recycled aluminum is nearly 95% less energy intensive than making new aluminum. 

Trade

Trade

The U.S. aluminum industry is part of a highly competitive global commodity marketplace. To compete on a fair and level playing field, the industry relies on a rules-based trading system and robust trade enforcement. 

Workforce

Workforce

U.S. aluminum works diligently to recruit and retain the diverse workforce of tomorrow—trained in both traditional and advanced manufacturing skills. The association also leads several programs to support worker health and safety. 

The Aluminum Agenda

With strong demand, ongoing capital investment and job growth, now is the time for policymakers to act to support the U.S. aluminum industry in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Learn more about the Aluminum Agenda for a sustainable domestic aluminum industry.

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The Aluminum Association works everyday to tell the industry’s story to policymakers whose decisions shape the future of the aluminum business.

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Aluminum PAC

The Aluminum Association Political Action Committee (Aluminum PAC) was created to support federal officeholders with a record of supporting the U.S.  aluminum industry. The PAC helps increase the industry’s profile, build credibility and develop long-term relationships with lawmakers.

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Aluminum Caucus

Founded in 2013, the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus brings together diverse voices in the House of Representatives with an interest in supporting a strong U.S. aluminum industry. 

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Aluminum Votes

The U.S. aluminum industry supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S., and the industry can have an impact on policies that matter to manufacturers – but only if we participate in the process by voting. Get access to localized voting information and register to vote.  

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