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46 FEDA News & Views Focused on developing a unifi ed advocacy program, FEDA's new Advocacy Council met at the 2018 E&S Industry Summit to discuss legislative priorities. Led by Council Chair Mason Greene, the meeting included a presentation by Allan Keck of TriMark RW Smith on the legislative issues currently aff ecting the distribution community, as well as an overview of the policy initiatives the National Association of Wholesaler- Distributors (NAW) is currently pursuing on behalf of its membership. NAW is the largest distribution public policy association in the United States and FEDA is one of its associate members. Advocating on Behalf of Joining with other distribution and business associations, FEDA's Advocacy Council will monitor and act on key issues to advance the interests of distributors and dealers. ese potential issues include antitrust; capital markets and security regulations; economic policy; education and workforce; energy and environment; international trade; labor, immigration and employee benefi ts; legal reform; marketplace fairness; regulatory reform; small business; technology and security; and transportation infrastructure. To actively promote the interests of foodservice equipment distributors and dealers in Congress, FEDA's Advocacy Council will meet with key congressional leaders during FEDA's Annual Conference; guide year-round member updates on key legislation and regulations aff ecting our industry; encourage member letters of support or opposition on key policy issues; partner with other distribution and business associations that share common legislative priorities with FEDA; and present a fall conference in Washington, D.C., which will include meetings with congressional leaders to discuss FEDA's policy priorities. FEDA members interested in serving on the Advocacy Council should contact CEO Tracy Mulqueen at the FEDA offi ce at 224- 293-6500. ■