Priority Issues

We work on legislative and regulatory policy issues that have a significant impact on the business operations of our food retailer and wholesaler member companies.

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The supermarket industry employs

4.8 Millions people

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FMI Government Relations Blogs

Photo Friday: Amazon Go Store Tour

Nov 9, 2018

This week, Hannah Walker, senior director, technology and nutrition policy, Food Marketing Institute, immersed herself in a digital shopper experience at the newest AmazonGo store in Chicago with Lee Foley, a member of the Amazon Public Policy team. ...

The Top Ten Ballot Measures Grocers Should Be Tracking

Nov 5, 2018

It is important not to let the high drama over control of the U.S. Congress distract from several equally important policy questions that will be determined at the state level....

Growing Optimism – Tax Law to Boost Food Retailers’ Investments in Stores and Employees

Nov 5, 2018

Retailers have another source of optimism: the recent passage of the tax reform law. At the end of 2017, lawmakers passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which lowered the U.S. tax rate for corporations, passthrough entities and individuals. The ...

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General Government Relations Resources

FMI Mid-Year 2018 Public Policy Report

We are only halfway through the year, but FMI's government relations team already has many achievements to showcase, both big and small.

Government Relations

Events

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Meeting
FMI Northeast Regional Meeting
- Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (8am - 3pm US/Eastern)
- | Springfield, MA
FMI's Regional Legislative Meetings bring together FMI members and state association executives to share information regionally, and to discuss legislative and regulatory strategies and issues of importance for the upcoming state legislative sessions.
Meeting
FMI Western Regional Meeting
- Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (8am - 3pm US/Eastern)
- | Sacramento, CA
FMI's Regional Legislative Meetings bring together FMI members and state association executives to share information regionally, and to discuss legislative and regulatory strategies and issues of importance for the upcoming state legislative sessions.
Webinar
How Do Diets and Health Consciousness Impact Transparency
- Wednesday, December 5, 2018 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
This webinar on how diets and health consciousness impact transparency examines many aspects of the topic and provides guidance for industry next steps.
Meeting
Midwestern Regional Legislative Meeting
- Thursday, December 6, 2018 (8am - 3pm US/Central)
- | Kansas City, KS
Webinar
How Does Transparency Differ Across Demographic/Generational Segments?
- Thursday, January 17, 2019 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
This webinar on how transparency differs across demographic/generational segment examines many aspects of the topic and provides guidance for industry next steps.

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Leadership

The FMI Government Relations Committee reviews, formulates and recommends to the Public Affairs Committee the programs and positions necessary to represent the interests of grocery retailers and wholesalers before the federal and state governments. The Committee recommends priorities and directions for the maximum utilization of FMI's resources and assists in influencing and implementing government relations programs at the national and state levels.

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