AED's Policy Conference and Advocacy Day Held Despite Government Shutdown

On October 20-22, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) hosted its 2025 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Despite the federal government shutdown, more than 70 equipment industry leaders from across the country participated in the event, advocating for AED’s pro-growth policy agenda. 

Attendees heard from policy experts representing partner organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Grain and Feed Association as well as more than two dozen leading members of Congress, including House Rules Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference Blake Moore (R-Utah), and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.). The event also featured a meeting at the White House with administration officials to discuss trade and infrastructure. 

In total, AED members met with nearly 100 House and Senate offices discussing tariffs, right to repair, agriculture policy, and surface transportation reauthorization.