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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FMI Celebrates Congressional Sponsors for Reintroducing Credit Card Competition Act
Jan 13, 2026
Today, FMI offered its endorsement of the reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and expressed gratitude for the leadership of bill ...
FMI Applauds President Trump for Endorsement of Credit Card Competition Act
Jan 13, 2026
Today, FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s TruthSocial post endorsing the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act sponsored by Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS)....
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Navigating the New Dietary Guidelines: How the Food Industry is Supporting Shoppers
Jan 9, 2026
The grocery store is well poised as an accessible destination for today’s consumer seeking to align with the new Dietary Guidelines for ...

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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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