As a member of the electronics manufacturing industry, it's important for you to stay informed about the government policies that impact your business and your industry. 

With that in mind, we want to know: which government policies worry you most? How can the government help or hurt your company in the next few years?

To help us better understand your concerns, we've created a short, five-question survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete, and your answers will help us shape IPC's advocacy efforts.  

Here are a few examples of the types of policies that might be worrying you:

• Trade policies: Are you concerned about tariffs or other trade barriers that could impact your business?
• Regulation: Are you worried about the burden of regulations on your business? Do you feel like the rules and standards you must follow are fair and reasonable?
• Environmental issues: Do you worry about the impact of your business on the environment, and/or the government's efforts to address these issues?
• Supply chain: IPC expects that volatility and uncertainty will continue to affect the electronics supply chain in the months ahead, even as government programs to boost the chips sector start to kick in. Will your business be affected?
• Workforce issues: Are you concerned about the government's education and labor policies and their impact on your business? 
• Other: Is there anything else that's worrying you and that you'd like to share?

And Here's Where You Come In

The IPC Government Relations (GR) team is here for you year-round. But the success of our work depends on the active input of IPC members. We invite you to join our efforts in one of the following ways:

• Stay informed on the issues. Subscribe to IPC’s Global Advocacy Report. If you’re an IPC member, manage your e-mail preferences and opt in to receive “Advocacy” updates. If you are not an IPC member, send a note to friends@ipc.org, and our staff will add you to the list. You can also follow IPC on LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.
• Join our grassroots advocacy team. Visit our online advocacy center; enter or update your contact details; and be prepared to participate in several grassroots campaigns coming up soon to influence Congress on our key issues. It will only take a minute or two to update your details, but it will dramatically improve our ability to gain support in Congress. 
• Connect with your elected representatives. Send emails, make phone calls, or meet with them at their local district office or a public event. IPC’s GR team can help arrange meetings and provide you with talking points and handouts. Even better, invite an elected official to one of your facilities.
• Learn more about the IPC Political Action Committee (IPC PAC). In the United States, IPC engages politically through the IPC PAC, which amplifies our industry’s voice on Capitol Hill. The IPC PAC supports pro-manufacturing candidates from both parties in the U.S. Congress.

As always, we welcome your input and feedback on these issues. Together, we can help shape the policy environment in a way that supports the continued growth and success of the industry. If you have any thoughts or ideas about how we can better advocate on the issues that matter to you, please don't hesitate to reach out.