Press Releases

AMMA Victory

The US House just passed the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act and sent it to the Senate. AMMA thanks Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Select Committee on China Chair John…

American Medical Manufacturers Association Announces New Board of Directors

Washington, DC - The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), the only national voice for U.S.-based medical product manufacturers and suppliers, today announced the election of its 2026 Board of Directors…

AMMA Applauds Commerce Department’s Broad Section 232 Investigation Of Critical Medical Equipment And PPE Imports

WASHINGTON — September 25, 2025 — The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) today commended the U.S. Department of Commerce’s sweeping Section 232 investigation into imports of personal protective equipment…

AMMA Calls On Congress To Strengthen U.S. Medical Manufacturing And Secure Critical Supply Chains

WASHINGTON — September 4, 2025 — The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) has urged Congress to take decisive action to restore American leadership in critical medical manufacturing. As the nation…

AMMA and Domestic PPE Manufacturers Call on President Trump to Reject Malaysia’s Influence Campaign and “Side Deals”

WASHINGTON — July 14, 2025 — The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), the unified voice for U.S. makers of critical medical supplies and PPE, calls on President Trump and U.S. trade officials to stand firm…

AMMA & Domestic PPE Manufacturers Call on President Trump to Reject Malaysia’s Influence Campaign and “Side Deals”

America’s Domestic Manufacturers Stand Ready to Meet the Need The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), the unified voice for U.S. makers of critical medical supplies and PPE, calls on President Trump and…

AMMA, AdvaMed Back Key Measures in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

The bill, signed into law on July 4, includes tax, trade, and investment provisions that industry groups say will support domestic manufacturing and medtech innovation. Two industry groups—the American Medical…

AMMA Introduces “AMMA CERTIFIED USA MADE PRODUCT” Seal to Elevate Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Medical Supplies and PPE

The announcement comes on the heels of President Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs to Promote Domestic Manufacturing. The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) is proud to announce the launch of the “AMMA CERTIFIED…

AMMA Lends Voice to Trade Crimes Press Conference in Congress

On March 5, 2025, the leaders of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee) held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. The Select Committee is a key congressional committee responsible for…

Official AMMA Statement on The President Imposing Additional Tariffs Using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) - February 2025

AMMA’s Questions for Cabinet Nominees

If we were a Senator, here's what we'd want to know... As domestic manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies, we proudly provide essential products that protect healthcare workers, first…

AMMA to Congress: Reauthorize PAHPA Quickly to Protect Americans

AMMA urges all congressional leaders to swiftly and decisively reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) before the end of the 118th Congressional Session in January 2025. This critical…

AMMA Welcomes Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) as Chair of the Senate HELP Committee To Protect American Manufacturing, Jobs, Health and Safety

U.S. PPE and medical supplies manufacturers applaud Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), on his appointment as Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. As a physician, Senator Cassidy…

AMMA Hails New Bill from Chairman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) to Revoke Chinese Communist Party’s Favored Trade Status

Today, the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), representing domestic makers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies, urged Congress to support a new bill from U.S. Rep. John Moolenar…

AMMA’s Voice Heard Loud & Clear in CMS' OPPS Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule on November 8, 2024. The rule…

AMMA Congratulates President Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance

Today, we congratulate President Donald Trump and express our appreciation for his strong commitment to American manufacturing, particularly in the personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies sectors. In…

AMMA Encourages All to Vote

With Election Day approaching, the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), representing dedicated domestic producers of PPE and medical supplies, urges everyone in our industry to cast their vote in support…

AMMA Exec. Dir. interviewed by BBC Radio. Starts at 39:40 mark.

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AMMA Applauds the Decision by the US Trade Representative to Expand New Section 301 Tariffs and Duties on Medical Supplies and PPE

Today, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) finalized new Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports. These actions reflect growing calls from domestic manufacturers, including public comments from us here at the American…

AMMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation in the House and Senate

Legislation Protects American Innovation, Workers, and Domestic PPE Manufacturing The American Medical Manufacturing Association (AMMA) proudly supports two key bipartisan bills to enhance our nation's economic…

AMMA Congratulates Senator J.D. Vance on the GOP Vice Presidential Nomination

AMMA Calls it a “Bipartisan Win for Domestic Manufacturing” AMMA does not take a position in electoral campaigns. However, JD Vance’s selection as the Republican Party’s vice-presidential nominee marks a significant…

AMMA Welcomes Vice-President Kamala Harris to the Presidential Race. Encourages continued bipartisan support in this crucial sector.

AMMA does not take a position in electoral campaigns. Yet, as we welcome Vice President Kamala Harris into the 2024 presidential race, it's an opportune moment to reflect on this Administration’s commitment to…

AMMA to USTR - We Can Do More!

The United States Trade Representative is conducting a four-year review of the Section 301 investigation into China’s trade practices. As the American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), we strongly support the…

AMMA to CMS: Fix Policies and Payments to Support US Manufacturing of Medical Supplies

AMMA's Response to CMS's Proposed Rule: Ensuring the Resilience of America's Medical Supply Chain through Strategic Policy Adjustments The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) recently submitted a public…

AMMA Statement from President Dan Izhaky on Key Bridge Tragedy in Baltimore

Dan Izhaky also serves as President and CEO of United Safety Technology in Sparrows Point, Maryland, just outside of Baltimore “On behalf of the American Medical Manufacturers Association, we extend our deepest…

AMMA’s State of the Union: A Time For Bipartisan Action

In his March 2024 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden emphasized the pivotal role of a robust manufacturing base in securing the nation's future. He heralded the resilience and ingenuity of the American…