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Pallet C e nt ral • Janu a r y -Fe b r u a r y 2 0 25 15 Senators and multiple Republican Chairs of critical committees, demonstrate how important the PalletPAC has become in allowing us to build relationships and support those who support us. To those who attended, thank you for your time and dedication to advocating for our federal priorities. We hope you' ll join us again in 2025 to make it an even more significant event. Fly-ins play an integral role in federal advocacy efforts, providing Members of Congress and their staff with opportunities to hear about the industry directly from folks on the ground—their constituents. ey also help lay the groundwork for building and improving our DC team's staff-level relationships. ey can spur Member or staff-level site visits, leading to more valuable Member-level face time. In that vein, we were proud to welcome two Members of Congress this year to tour facilities, giving them firsthand industry perspectives. In February, Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) enjoyed a tour of a Challenger Pallet & Supply facility. In July, the Remmey Pallet Company hosted Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) at one of their facilities. ese engagements help turn Members of Congress into strong advocates for the industry, and we thank those who opened their doors for a tour. A Comprehensive PAC Strategy Another tool in our team's federal advocacy toolbox is our PAC. In 2024, a crucial election year, the PalletPAC had the resources to support more Members of Congress than it ever has. We supported Members on both sides of the aisle who advocated for our interests and served on key committees. ese actions helped earn our team valuable time with lawmakers and their staff to discuss our industry's most pressing issues, such as the Farm Bill, tax policy, and workforce concerns. As you know, despite being the backbone of the supply chain, this sector is unknown and overlooked. Without direct access to decision-makers to inform them about the industry, we'd have no chance to advance your issues or defend your businesses. A More Proactive Federal Advocacy Strategy In 2024, NWPCA's public affairs approach also leaned more into proactive opportunities to make your voices heard on various priorities. At the start of this year, the association was an early endorser of the bipartisan tax framework, which included pro- growth and pro-business priorities. e team was also active with the Small Business Legislative Council in support of this framework and started conversations about the 2025 tax package that Republicans are working on. We engaged with key offices, including that of House Speaker Mike Johnson, and will continue to engage heavily in 2025. In the spring, the association publicly applauded the House Agriculture Committee for its draft Farm Bill text, which—as the result of consistent and meaningful discussions at the staff and Member levels—incorporated our priorities, such as strengthening the US

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