Government Affairs

Government Affairs

Legislative Services

The VMA and its experienced full-time staff see to it that industry’s legislative and regulatory interests are addressed in a professional and responsible way throughout the year. Staff work with legislative committees and regulatory agencies on a day-to-day basis keeps you informed and up-to-date. We listen and are listened to on all issues affecting our member companies, including but not limited to taxation, environmental, energy, workplace, workforce training, business law, insurance, and technology issues.

For current information, please visit the Legislative Action Center. It is YOUR one-stop-shop for tracking VMA Legislative Services. The actions of our General Assembly and Regulatory Agencies, both State and Federal, have an enormous impact on the Manufacturing community, so please educate yourself and take action.

You Can:

  • Track key bills on legislation related to manufacturers.
  • See a profile and Voting ScoreCard on each candidate.
  • Join our mailing list to receive important updates when your involvement can make a difference.

Keep Up To Date With:

  • Legislative Alerts and Updates
  • State & Fed Legislation
  • Key Congressional Votes
  • Capitol Hill Basics

Legislative Resources: 

VA Division of Legislative Services

VA Legislative Information System


Your VMA lobbying team is a partnership among:

  • Retained counsel for special issues
  • Top flight member volunteers
  • Special advisory committee
Vassey
Brett A. Vassey
VMA President & CEO
Email Brett
 Alice
Alice Scott 
VMA Vice President,
Member Services

Email Alice
Smith
Katherine DeRosear

VMA Director,
Workforce Development
Email Katherine
Smith
Jeff D. Smith, III

VMA Legislative Counsel 

Sandy Rowe
VMA Tax Law Counsel
Midkiff
Charles F. Midkiff
VMA General Counsel

Brooks Smith
VMA Environmental Counsel

Tom Knauer
VMA Environmental Counsel


Jeff Smith IV
VMA Legislative Counsel


Fletcher Mangum
VMA Economic Advisor