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Pallet C e nt ral • Janu a r y - Fe b r u a r y 2 0 26 13 Kate Doherty serves as Director of Government Affairs at NWPCA and manages the associa on's Poli cal Ac on Commi ee, PalletPAC. She can be reached at kdoherty@ palletcentral.com or 703.519.6104. from business owners: uncertainty is the enemy of growth. Whether it's unpredictable regulations, workforce shortages, or supply chain disruptions, these challenges make planning nearly impossible. Manufacturers and timber producers in North Central Florida echo concerns about inflationary pressures and permitting delays. "Business owners tell me they need a stable, predictable regulatory environment, a reliable workforce pipeline, affordable energy, and an immigration system that actually works," Cammack explained. Cammack's legislative agenda reflects these concerns. Her top priorities include streamlining permitting to cut through bureaucratic delays, reducing regulatory burdens by ensuring agencies don't impose costly rules without accountability, strengthening domestic supply chains to secure critical inputs, and increasing access to affordable energy to keep costs predictable for manufacturers. e driving force behind her policies? Cammack explained, "e best thing we can do for American manufacturers is get Washington out of the way." e Congresswoman is true to her word. One of her proudest accomplishments is the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny" (REINS) Act, which reins in runaway federal agencies and restores accountability to the regulatory process. "For too long, unelected bureaucrats have imposed costly rules that hurt small businesses, farmers, and manufacturers without any oversight from the people's representatives," she said. e REINS Act changes that by requiring Congress to approve major regulations before they can take effect. She introduced the bill as a commonsense safeguard to protect jobs, strengthen our economy, and ensure Washington can't sidestep the legislative process. What Makes Phoenix Wood Products Stand Out? During her visit, Cammack was struck by the pride and adaptability woven into every aspect of Phoenix Wood Products. "Phoenix represents what American manufacturing is all about: family-driven entrepreneurship, innovation, and a commitment to quality," she said. e company's ability to navigate economic shifts and invest in its workforce, in her view, is a model for community resilience. Why Engagement Matters For Cammack, site visits and Congressional Fly-Ins aren't just photo ops; they're essential. "No one understands an industry better than the people who work in it," she said. Seeing operations firsthand helps lawmakers craft smarter policy and gives staff insight into real-world challenges. "When companies speak up, they shape the policies that impact them. Members of Congress need this engagement to be effective Representatives." Rep. Kat Cammack's visit to Phoenix Wood Products is a reminder that policy is most effective when it's informed by those on the ground. By listening to manufacturers and business owners, lawmakers can help clear the path for growth, innovation, and community strength. A Personal Touch And for those who want to know the person behind the policy? Kat is a proud wife to her husband Matt, a first responder who serves with the Gainesville Fire Rescue as a firefighter/ paramedic and SWAT medic. ey are proud to call the "Gator Nation" of north central Florida home. e two were thrilled to recently welcome their daughter, Agusta Dair. In their rare bit of spare time, they enjoy caring for their backyard chickens and ducks, fishing, football, traveling, and skeet and trap. Cammack also admits she's a "Spanish telenovela junkie and a total book nerd."

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