Below are instances where NSGA successfully advocated for small business owners in the sporting goods industry.

INFORM Consumers Act

The INFORM Consumers Act would impact NSGA members by offering a more equitable marketplace and discouraging counterfeiting.

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

NSGA supports full and dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which was included in President Obama’s FY 2016 budget. This uses no taxpayer dollars and helps …

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Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP)

NSGA continues to lead its membership in support of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP), signed into law on December 21, 2000. NSGA participates in the annual effort …

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Net Operating Loss Carryback Act

Removed licensed product taxes from two professional stadium financing packages.

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Coalition Against Unfair Stadium Taxes

Removed licensed product taxes from two professional stadium financing packages.

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Missouri Department of Conservation Jurisdiction

Governor’s veto of state bill cited and reaffirmed constitutional authority of Conservation Department over wild deer population in state where hunting has a $1 billion impact, including sales of hunting …

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Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

In response to port congestion and supply chain challenges due to COVID-19, this legislation passed the House of Representatives in late 2021.

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Opening of Bauer "Own The Moment" Retail Centers

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Delayed Implementation of NFHS Glove Rule

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NFHS Authenticating Mark Fee

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NSGA receives inquiries from retailers and dealers looking for intervention on a variety of matters. These issues are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. If you are a retailer/dealer member with a concern about an industry matter, please contact us for a discussion.

Government & Corporate Contact

Julie Pitts, Director of Public Affairs
(847) 296-NSGA (6742), ext. 1180
jpitts@nsga.org

Rulemaking Contact

Marty Maciaszek, Director of Communications
(847) 296-NSGA (6742), ext. 1260
mmaciaszek@nsga.org

Contact Local Government Officials

Click here to contact the United States Senate 

Click here to contact the United States House of Representatives 

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