Policy Priorities

Advocacy in Action

The American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) is a volunteer-driven committee of industry leaders advocating for independent lumber and building materials (LBM) dealers—small and medium-sized businesses that play a vital role in the construction supply chain, connecting manufacturers to the job sites where homes, businesses, and infrastructure take shape.

Our members are locally owned companies that supply the essential materials home builders, contractors, and homeowners rely on every day. ABMA collaborates with federal policymakers to provide industry insights and help shape policies that support our customers, employees, and businesses—ensuring a strong future for the communities we serve.

Top Priorities 2027

POLICY SPOTLIGHT

Swipe Fee Reform-The Credit Card Competition Act

Promote competition in the credit card processing industry and reduce transaction costs for American businesses. 

Require large financial institutions to enable multiple unaffiliated payment networks.

Reduce interchange fees (swipe fees) paid by merchants.

Lower operating costs and improve business competitiveness.

Policy Priority

U.S.-Canada Tariff and Trade Resolution 

Advance a negotiated trade resolution that strengthens cross-border commerce and provides greater supply-chain stability. 

Reduce tariffs and retaliatory trade measures.

Strengthen access to competitively priced building materials.

Promote predictable trade policies and reliable supply chains.

Policy Priority

Workforce Development & Tax Relief 

Strengthen the industry’s workforce pipeline while advancing policies that reduce business costs and encourage investment. 

Expand workforce training, apprenticeships, and career and technical education.

Improve employee recruitment and retention.

Advance targeted tax relief and business-friendly tax policies.

Encourage business investment and job creation.

Policy Priority

Housing: Affordability, Growth Map & Opportunity Zones

Encourage housing development, improve affordability, and direct investment toward communities positioned for sustainable growth. 

Promote strategic development through a statewide Growth Map.

Leverage Opportunity Zones to encourage private investment.

Reduce regulatory and permitting barriers to construction.

Expand housing supply and demand for building materials.

Policy Priority

Coalition Building & Strategic Partnerships

Build stronger industry relationships to expand advocacy efforts and advance shared legislative priorities. 

Strengthen partnerships with trade associations and business organizations.

Engage elected officials and government stakeholders.

Coordinate advocacy around shared policy objectives.

Expand industry representation in federal policy discussions.