The Congressional Composites Caucus is a forum for Members of Congress and staff to learn more about this $45 billion industry that employs about 300,000 people predominantly in small businesses all across the US. The Caucus can also be a vehicle for Members of Congress to work together on issues impacting the industry.

Members of the Congressional Composites Caucus include:

The Caucus will provide 3-4 briefings per year for Members of Congress and staff on the use of composites in a range of applications including:

• protecting our troops
• making bridges that don’t rust
• improving fuel efficiency in cars, trucks, RVs, and trains
• producing underground tanks that don’t leak in protecting groundwater
• generating wind energy
• transmitting electricity
• using its corrosion resistant properties for scrubbers for coal plants, transporting ethanol, and in waste water treatment
• its growing use in aerospace applications
• enabling the disabled
• its use in recreational, art, and architectural products

The Caucus is supported by the American Composites Manufacturers Association and the ACMA-PAC. ACMA works with the Caucus to provide information about the value of composite materials and the importance of this industry both nationally and in specific Congressional districts.

ACMA members should invite their U.S. Representatives to join the Caucus by faxing a "please join our Caucus" letter to their DC office. House of Representative Members and their fax numbers can be looked up here.   The Caucus is oriented to the House, and we are not inviting Senators to join at this time.

Composites Caucus Events

What are composites, and why are they important?

Who make composites and where are these companies located?

Contact ACMA or ACMA-PAC:

John Schweitzer
Senior Director of Government Affairs
American Composites Manufacturers Association
1010 N. Glebe Rd, Suite 450, Arlington VA 22201
office: 703-525-0511
mobile: 734-604-9095
jschweitzer@acmanet.org