Bridgeport, WV– Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) received the National Association of Manufacturers’ NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member Bombardier Services Corporation.

“In West Virginia we are well aware just how much manufacturers have been harmed by excessive regulations and unfair trade,” said McKinley. “We now have an opportunity to turn this decline around and create a renaissance in American manufacturing by expanding our home grown energy production, reforming our tax code, and stopping overreaching regulations. Building our manufacturing base should be a national priority. I will continue to work to promote a climate where manufacturers can grow and create good jobs.”

“We’re thrilled to host Congressman McKinley and present him with the well-deserved award for Legislative Manufacturing Excellence on behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers,” said Chad Hill, Director of Operations for Bombardier’s Bridgeport Commercial Aircraft Service Center.  “We applaud the Congressman for his efforts to foster an environment where companies like Bombardier can grow and prosper, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with him on pro-manufacturing initiatives.”    

“Manufacturing in West Virginia and across the country is making a comeback,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Manufacturers are growing the economy and creating high-paying jobs in a sector that adds $1.32 to the economy for every $1 spent. Representative McKinley understands that leaders in Washington must advance policies that will continue to fuel this economic growth and has consistently supported manufacturers through his votes in Congress.”         

Key Votes included in the Voting Record are selected by small, medium and large manufacturing executives who serve on the NAM’s Key Vote Advisory Committee. Additional information on the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence can be found here.