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C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E 2 9 S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 W hen Steve Lechtenberg, president and partner of Mectronx in Wisconsin, USA, needed guidance about how PFAS regulations could affect his busi- ness, he sent an email to a member of Congress representing his state. That email later resulted in a two- hour in-person meeting with Scott Rausch, one of Sen. Ron Johnson's team members. "We discussed everything from how the Global Electronics Association helps Mectronx to how small con- tract manufacturers can com- pete in today's global mar- ketplace," Steve says. "The discussion was genuine and refreshing." Mectronx is just one of many companies in the industry working with Rich Cappetto, senior direc- tor of North American Government Relations for the Global Electronics Association, to help members of the U.S. Congress better understand the need for more decisive U.S. investment. He connects with Association members to help them be heard in Congress, where possible tax incentives and legisla- tion could bolster U.S. electronics manufacturing. "Our Government Relations team is committed to serving our members with timely, actionable information on public policies coming out of Washington that may impact their businesses," Rich says. "Ultimately, our advocacy priorities are driven by member input. It's essential that we hear from companies across all seg- ments of the industry on the public policy challenges they're facing. No matter the issue, member voices are often the most powerful way to make a compelling case to policymakers on Capitol Hill and in the White House."