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The printing and mail‑service sector remains essential for millions of Americans who still prefer, or require, paper communications. On July 17, 2025, Representative Mike Turner (R‑OH‑10) introduced H.R. 4538, the Protecting Against Paperless and Electronic Requirements (PAPER) Act, aimed at safeguarding consumer access to paper statements from financial institutions.

Women in Print Alliance, part of PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America; is proud to celebrate its special milestone anniversary of the establishment of its formal membership program launched last summer, designed to provide even more enhanced benefits and greater accessibility for women at all stages of their careers.

On July 4, 2025, several key priorities championed by PRINTING United Alliance were signed into law, marking a significant legislative win for American businesses. For the printing industry—an industry powered by thousands of small and family-owned businesses—the law brings long-overdue tax certainty and targeted relief that supports investment, workforce growth, and innovation.

Spartech is proud to introduce PrintMax® ECON, a new high impact polystyrene (HIPS) printing media engineered to deliver exceptional value and performance across a broad range of printing applications.

Two major federal policy proposals aimed at improving the U.S. recycling system were spotlighted during a July 16, 2025, Congressional hearing before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. The hearing, “Beyond the Blue Bin: Forging a Federal Landscape for Recycling Innovation and Economic Growth,” emphasized the need for modernized infrastructure, creating consistent labeling standards, and engagement in global plastics policy.