Promoting and Protecting the Industry
TRSA is the Voice of the Textile Services Industry, speaking out for fair, balanced regulation and pro-business labor, tax and energy policies
TRSA promotes and protects the interests of textile rental service companies with lawmakers, regulators and other organizations as the only national trade association speaking for an industry that operates in nearly virtually every Congressional District and major metropolitan area in the country. Production takes place at more than 1,500 U.S. operating facilities and is responsible for employment of nearly 200,000 people.
Washington-based TRSA staff monitors, reports and responds to the latest federal and state government activity of particular interest to members. Relationships are fostered with elected and appointed officials to preserve the industry and identify new opportunities to expand the market through regulatory and legislative initiatives.
Local companies, regional multi-plant operations and the largest national companies all fund these efforts and the perspective of the independent operator is factored into advocacy. Each company’s individual membership in TRSA ensures the industry’s positions are consistent with each member’s best interests. All opinions are heard and every voice is needed to succeed.
Regulation
Unlike other national organizations that speak for the greater business community, TRSA deals with regulatory and legislative issues that directly impact textile service operators. This focused approach allows TRSA to dedicate its resources for best results on key concerns. However, TRSA is also active on larger issues through participation in coalitions and other organizations as an active partner in Washington’s pro-business lobbying community.
Legislative
TRSA facilitates communication on the industry’s behalf between Congressional leaders and regulators, hosts visits by federal representatives to TRSA member facilities and conducts Washington meetings with key legislators and agencies. Fostering these relationships enables TRSA to leverage these “friends” to support fair, balanced regulation, taxation and protection of the industry’s standard operating practices.
Public Relations and Media
TRSA conducts proactive outreach to core, influencing, and secondary audiences such as customers’ associations, consumers and media, promoting the value and benefits of commercial laundries and reusable textiles. These proactive communications put the industry’s best foot forward in terms of job creation, environmental impact and cost savings for businesses while improving the daily personal lives of millions of Americans.
Grass Roots
Facilitating national, regional and local events, including Hill Day in Washington, DC and plant tours, TRSA members positively communicate our industry’s message to regulatory and legislative leaders. We facilitate our members’ involvement in letter-writing campaigns and making public statements on our issues while familiarizing them with government processes so they know when to voice their individual concerns and to whom.
TRSA PAC & LDF
The TRSA Political Action Committee (PAC) is the industry’s only political action committee; contributing to the association’s efforts in Washington by helping to support and elect pro-business candidates that support sound labor, environmental and tax policies. While TRSA PAC provides a means for individuals to contribute to Congressional campaigns, TRSA’s Legislative Defense Fund (LDF) consists of corporate contributions made to cover legal work needed to properly state the association’s case in specific rulemakings.
