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NWPMA looks out for the best interests of its members. Each year we send board members and other volunteers to Washington DC on your behalf.

Learn more about how to get involved and where to find local resources below.

For additional information please visit PPAI Public Affairs

For Questions about LEAD:

Rachel Zoch, PPAI Public Affairs

RachelZ@ppai.org

Your voice

Track State Legislation Affecting the Branded Merch Industry

Curious what’s happening in your state? PPAI’s State Level Tracking tool helps you follow proposed legislation and regulatory developments that could affect your branded merch business.

Click your state on the interactive map, or select Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska to see what PPAI is tracking across the NWPMA region. You’ll find bill summaries, current status, and upcoming hearing dates when available. You can also filter by issue, such as PFAS, to focus on what matters to your business.

Explore PPAI’s State Legislation Tracker

Washington Passes Packaging EPR Law

On May 17, 2025, Washington’s Governor Bob Ferguson signed SB 5284 into law, marking the state’s entry into the world of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This law makes Washington the seventh state in the U.S.—and the final one on the West Coast—to adopt EPR for packaging. Read More

LEAD Brought Promo’s Voice to Congress: Now It’s Your Turn

How to Get Involved

Share Your Story — Make Your Voice Heard

Have legislation or policy changes impacted your business? We want to hear from you. Real stories from real promo professionals help strengthen our advocacy efforts and ensure lawmakers understand the challenges our industry faces.

Click below to share your experience and help us protect the future of promo.

Submit Your Story

It is important for our members to make their voice heard. You can make a difference by contacting your local representatives and let the education trickle up to our national lawmakers. We encourage you to get involved!