The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented Representatives Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-7), and Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-8), with the Vinyl
Institute's Congressional Champion Awards.
WASHINGTON, April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute
(VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading
manufacturers of vinyl, presented Representatives Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-7), and Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-8), with the Vinyl
Institute's Congressional Champion Awards. The trio of lawmakers
introduced the Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems
(LEAPS) Act in September of 2023, which will improve agricultural
efficiency and support American-made plastic manufacturing
jobs.
The Vinyl Institute's Congressional Champion Award was
established by the VI in 2019 to honor Members of Congress who have
advanced the vinyl industry's legislative priorities in their
states and districts; respond effectively to constituents' needs
and concerns; and support commonsense legislation that uses
taxpayer dollars responsibly in addressing the critical needs of
the nation and keeps our economy strong and thriving. It is
presented annually.
"The members of the Vinyl Institute are honored to recognize
these three lawmakers with this award for their efforts on Capitol
Hill," said Ned Monroe, president
and CEO of the Vinyl Institute. "The LEAPS Act recognizes the
indispensable nature and versatility of PVC pipes, which have a
proven track record of over half a century for delivering clean
water. The Vinyl Institute and our members extend our thanks to
Representatives Molinaro, Slotkin, and Caraveo for crafting this
common-sense bill that will benefit American agriculture,
manufacturing, and the environment."
"Thank you to the Vinyl Institute for this recognition," said
Representative Molinaro. "I'm proud to spearhead crucial bipartisan
legislation that will improve efficiency for farmers, decrease
production costs, support manufacturing jobs, and work toward a
cleaner environment. This is a win-win for Upstate New York,
farmers and workers. I am grateful for the hard work and support of
the Vinyl Institute and look forward to our continued work
together."
"I appreciate this recognition. I introduced the bipartisan
LEAPS Act because I've heard directly from farmers about the need
for clarity on which energy efficient options are available to
them, including the option of vinyl PVC pipe," said Representative
Slotkin. "The LEAPS Act will clear up confusion, and I'm looking
forward to supporting energy efficient tech here in Congress and
hope to move this legislation forward in the Farm Bill."
Previous winners of the award include Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-7) in 2023, Senator
John Boozman (R-AR) in 2022,
Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
and Tom Carper (D-DE) in 2021,
Representative Grace Flores
Napolitano (D-CA-31) in 2020, and the inaugural winner
Representative John Katko (R-NY-24)
in 2019.
About the Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute, founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade organization
representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride
monomer, and vinyl additives and modifiers. The Vinyl Institute
serves as the voice for the vinyl industry, engaging industry
stakeholders in shaping the future of the vinyl industry. The U.S.
vinyl industry encompasses nearly 3,000 vinyl manufacturing
facilities, more than 350,000 employees, and an overall economic
value of $54B. To learn more about
the Vinyl Institute, please visit vinylinfo.org.
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