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As the premier trade association of the sporting goods industry, SGMA is your voice in Washington, D.C. SGMA represents the interests of over 900 manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of sports equipment products.

The success generated by a collaborative industry approach goes a long way in establishing critical long-term communications opportunities, and an aggressive, informed membership guarantees SGMA a preeminent leadership role on Capitol Hill and around Washington. SGMA and member companies advocate for favorable public policy which:

• encourages and increases public participation in sports and recreation
• promotes a favorable trade environment for our member companies
• establishes proper safeguards and regulations for corporate responsibility, consumer product safety, and intellectual property rights

Collective industry action is critical to building success on Capitol Hill for issues important to the growth and sustainability of the sporting goods industry. SGMA always seeks to engage and maximize member participation in the legislative process, offering tangible opportunities for members to get involved, including:

• Legislative fly-in days, like SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day, to educate elected officials on Capitol Hill. Click here to learn more about SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day.
• Local events to host elected officials at member facilities and discuss key industry issues
• Call-to-action campaigns to write Congress before key vote

To learn more about opportunities to promote our industry’s issues to your elected representatives, contact Bill Sells, SGMA's Director of Government Relations, at 301.495.6321 x 417.