Documents/ANSI/5: Government Relations/5.1

5.1

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Strategies: 5.1.1 Position ANSI as a valued partner in advancing U.S. interests and reducing non-tariff barriers to trade. 5.1.2 Expand working relationships with staff of House and Senate committees, with a focus on staff from critical committees such as Appropriations, Judiciary, Science and Ways and Means/ Budget. 5.1.3 Increase relationships with Congressional support agencies, such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Research Service, to deliver a message about the importance of standards and conformity assessment. 5.1.4 Work to secure increased funding from grants, government contracts and/or foundations to provide increased support for ANSI’s international and domestic activities. 5.1.5 Position ANSI as a provider of online information on standards, available to Congressional, state legislative and local government officials. 5.1.6 Work to increase the visibility and recognition of ANSI as coordinator of the U.S. voluntary standards system, and educate on benefits and challenges to the system.

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