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Given that they are called upon nearly every day to make decisions that affect scientific and engineering practices, it is only natural that they require the expertise of those experienced in technical fields.</big></p> <p><big>ASME Government Relations represents and advocates for the engineering profession by facilitating and initiating various programs and activities. ASME members at all stages of their careers have an opportunity to help "engineer the greater good" by applying their engineering expertise and pragmatic problem-solving approach to the development of sound public policy.</big><br/>  </p> <hr/> <p> </p> </div> <div class="page-components"> <div class="page-component"> <a name="capitol-update"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-3 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Capitol Update" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/d09dd3b6-e855-4b09-8ea1-adb67c002600/capitol-update-cropped.jpg?width=1322&height=1080&ext=.jpg"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Capitol Update</h4> <div>ASME Capitol Update is published weekly on the ASME website and as an electronic newsletter focused on legislative and regulatory news of interest to the engineering community. Capitol Update provides valuable insight on the latest engineering, science, and technology public policy developments from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and governments abroad. Key issues include energy, research and development, education, the environment, and standards development.</div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="/web/20240229185812/https://asme.org/government-relations/Capitol-Update">View All</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="policy-impact"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-1 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Policy Impact" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/7ba218d9-5726-42e3-8865-30529554ca53/policy-impact-cropped.jpg?width=1236&height=980&ext=.jpg"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Policy Impact</h4> <div><p><strong>Linking industry, academia, and government</strong></p> <p>ASME routinely convenes U.S. policymakers and experts on federal research & development (R&D), clean energy, manufacturing, and other critical technology areas.</p> <p>ASME also organizes in-person and virtual meetings for ASME members to meet with their congressional representatives. These grassroot visits advance ASME as a nonbiased resource and link engineering expertise into the policymaking process.</p> </div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="/web/20240229185812/https://asme.org/government-relations/Congressional-Visits-Dashboard">Visit Dashboard</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="public-policy-issues"></a> <div class="wysiwyg general-content" id="component-29313"> <center> <br/>  <h2>Public Policy Issues</h2> <p>ASME will enhance its relevance and impact to global constituents by being the leader in advancing engineering technology.</p> <p><br/> </p> </center> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="clean-energy"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-3 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Clean Energy" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/68d35cf8-c517-4aa2-9111-842536379588/public-policy-clean-energy.png?width=450&height=386&ext=.png"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Clean Energy</h4> <div>Energy technology is undergoing the most rapid technological change since the replacement of the horse with the internal combustion engine. The widespread adoption of renewable electrical generation, deployment of electric vehicles, increased production of natural gas, and development of grid-level energy storage are some of the most visible aspects of this transformation. Learn more about ASME’s work to support the development of an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy system:</div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="/web/20240229185812/https://asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/resourcefiles/aboutasme/get%20involved/advocacy/policy-publications/ps20-07-asme-energy-policy-guiding-principles.pdf">ASME Energy Policy Guiding Principles</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="advanced-manufacturing"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-1 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Advanced Manufacturing" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/a62faf9b-773b-4f72-b880-bd5bb370f3ee/public-policy-advanced-manufacturing.png?width=450&height=386&ext=.png"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Advanced Manufacturing</h4> <div>Manufacturing is a critical part of the U.S. national security apparatus, innovation pipeline, and process for job creation. The U.S. maintains leadership in a range of machinery and equipment manufactured goods, as well as in the pharmaceutical, transportation, food processing, and electronic products industries—with each sector slated for future expansion fed by global demand from expanding and emerging markets. Through work with industry, academia, and government stakeholders, ASME strives to ensure that the U.S. remains globally competitive in manufacturing technology development. Learn more about public policies to strengthen the manufacturing sector:<br/> <br/> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240229185812/https://event.asme.org/digitaltwin" class="btn btn-primary " target="'_blank'"> Digital Twin Summit </a></div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="/web/20240229185812/https://asme.org/getmedia/82c9f3bd-9622-4677-97a8-0cff5a4c3a8d/ps20-13-asme_hazards_of_global_supply_chains.pdf">The Hazards of Global Supply Chains</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="bioengineering"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-3 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Bioengineering" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/46ea827c-75d6-47d6-8e63-dd200905a2c8/public-policy-bioengineering.png?width=450&height=386&ext=.png"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Bioengineering</h4> <div>Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field combining engineering principles and knowledge of the physical and life sciences to solve problems in biology, medicine, behavior, and health. It is used to advance our understanding of biological systems, as well as to develop novel medications and medical devices to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Bioengineers have employed mechanical engineering principles in the development of many lifesaving and life-improving technologies such as robotic surgery, the artificial heart, prosthetic joints, diagnostics, and numerous rehabilitation technologies. Learn more about ASME’s work to promote bioengineering applications and investments:</div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="/web/20240229185812/https://asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/resourcefiles/aboutasme/get%20involved/advocacy/policy-publications/ps19-11-bioengineering-position-statement.pdf">General Position Statement on Bioengineering</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="robotics"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-1 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Robotics" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/dd318f88-be89-4f39-a32d-fcee1ecbeeb0/public-policy-issues-robotics.jpg?width=450&height=386&ext=.jpg"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Robotics</h4> <div><p>Robotics has the potential to positively transform every aspect of our society by saving time, money, and lives while improving infrastructure and increasing national security and economic prosperity. Learn more about ASME’s advocacy to support economic growth, workforce development, and innovation in the robotics sector:</p> </div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240229185812/https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2633706/53FE0DB0BE2B6A9F88B8C3A07359C038?partnerref=CAL">Robotic Solutions for Inspection and Maintenance</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="pressure-technology"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-3 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="Pressure Technology" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/960e2e04-9719-474a-aaf7-00f6b15fe79b/public-policy-pressure.png?width=450&height=386&ext=.png"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>Pressure Technology</h4> <div>ASME is the global leader in the design, analysis, materials, fabrication, construction, inspection, operation, and failure-prevention of a variety of pressure technology applications. ASME’s pressure technology codes and standards are used globally in over 100 countries to improve public health and safety outcomes and promote the quality, reliability, and suitability of pressure technology products and services.</div> <a class="btn btn-primary mt-3" href="/web/20240229185812/https://asme.org/codes-standards/about-standards/history-of-asme-standards">History of ASME Standards</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-component"> <a name="randd-and-stem"></a> <div class="multimedia-icon-generic multimedia-side-by-side-component"> <div class="inner"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="order-lg-1 col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-center callout-media"> <div class="justify-content-around"> <img alt="R&D and STEM" src="/web/20240229185812im_/https://asme.org/getmedia/8392ff6d-ee3b-4fdf-a8ed-7556c2e4b404/public-policy-rd-stem.png?width=450&height=386&ext=.png"> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-2 pt-5 pb-0 pt-lg-0 pb-lg-0"> <h4>R&D and STEM</h4> <div>Engineers have a long-standing interest in applying their knowledge to improve the environment, human health, and quality of life. 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