Press Room


Welcome to the NLBMDA Press room, where you can find position statements and press releases from our organization on important topics for the lumber and building material industry.

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) represents its members in the national public policy arena, with emphasis on efforts to 1) promote the industry and educate legislators and public policy personnel; and 2) assist legislative, regulatory, standard-setting and other government or private bodies in the development of laws, regulations and policies affecting lumber and building material dealers, its customers and suppliers. Founded in 1917, the association has over 6,000 members operating single or multiple lumber yards and component plants serving homebuilders, subcontractors, general contractors, and consumers in the new construction, repair and remodeling of residential and light commercial.


Kitchen Cabinet Distributors Joins NLBMDA’s Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC)

September 10, 2025 | Read the press release here.

NLBMDA Submits Infrastructure Priorities to Department of Transportation Ahead of 2026 Infrastructure Bill

September 8, 2025 | Read the press release here.

Henson Lumber Hosts Congressman Roger Williams for August Recess Business Tour

September 3, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Commerce Department Finalizes Adjusted Canadian Softwood Lumber Countervailing Duty Rate

August 8, 2025 | Read the press release here.


SalesJack Joins NLBMDA’s Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC)

August 6, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Washington Update: As Congress Leaves Town, NLBMDA Recaps First Half Wins and Discusses Road Ahead

July 31, 2025 | Read the press release here.

Commerce Department Finalizes Adjusted Canadian Softwood Lumber Antidumping Rate

July 29, 2025 | Read the press release here.


NLBMDA's Administration Tariff Impact Survey

July 22, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Barron Designs Joins NLBMDA’s Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC)

July 17, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Congress Passes Reconciliation Tax Package

July 3, 2025 | Read the press release here.

Senate Passes Reconciliation Tax Package

July 1, 2025 | Read the press release here.

B & B Lumber Earns National Recognition As Independent ProDealer of the Year

June 19, 2025 | Read the press release here.

One, Big, Beautiful Bill Reaches Next Phase in the Senate, NLBMDA Breaks It Down

June 17, 2025 | Read the press release here.

Zuern Building Products Earns National Recognition As ProDealer of the Year

June 5, 2025 | Read the press release here.


U.S. House Passes H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act

May 23, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Marshall-Durbin Swipe Fee Amendment Filed in Senate

May 21, 2025 | Read the press release here.


NLBMDA Partners With Federated Insurance

May 8, 2025 | Read the press release here.


NetNow Joins NLBMDA’s Manufacturers and Services Council (MSC)

May 8, 2025 | Read the press release here.


100 Day Update: Recapping NLBMDA’s Federal Advocacy in Washington 

May 1, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Senate Lawmakers Introduce Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

April 30, 2025 | Read the press release here.


NLBMDA's Recap of the 2025 Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference

April 11, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Commerce Department Prepares Elevated Duties on Canadian Lumber, Recapping NLBMDA’s Recent Advocacy Efforts on Tariffs 

April 9, 2025 | Read the press release here.


U.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

April 8, 2025 | Read the press release here.


NLBMDA Urges Balanced Trade Policies to Support Housing Affordability and Economic Growth in Letter to White House

March 24, 2025 | Read the press release here.


National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association Releases 2025 National Policy Agenda

February 13, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Latest on The White House’s Tariff Strategy

January 31, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Latest Actions

January 28, 2025 | Read the press release here.


 NLBMDA Sends Letter to White House to Urge Corporate Transparency Act Delay

January 27, 2025 | Read the press release here.


FinCEN Continues to Halt Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement Following SCOTUS Ruling

January 24, 2025 | Read the press release here.


Senator Daines and Representative Smucker Reintroduce Main Street Tax Certainty Act, NLBMDA Priority Issue

January 24, 2025 | Read the press release here.


 U.S. House Excepted to Vote on Fix Our Forests Act Today

January 23, 2025 | Read the press release here.


SALT Negotiations Heat Up in Washington

January 13, 2025 | Read the press release here.


 

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