In 2025, the Home Furnishings Association continued to be a unified voice for furniture retailers, advocating for policies that protect and promote the industry’s vitality. From fighting burdensome tariffs to navigating shifting regulatory landscapes, HFA worked tirelessly to ensure our members’ interests were heard at every level of government. A
Key Takeaways from HFA’s Washington, D.C. Fly-In Last week, leaders from the Home Furnishings Association (HFA) met in Washington, D.C., for a strategic fly-in event designed to elevate the voice of furniture retailers on Capitol Hill. In a series of high-impact meetings with lawmakers, policymakers, and trade officials, HFA members
2024 HFA DC Fly-In Recap In the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, the HFA Government Relations Action Team embarked on a mission to champion the interests of the furniture industry. Through pivotal meetings with key legislators and policymakers, the team delved into pressing issues ranging from safety standards
On the surface, HFA DC Fly-In, our in-person advocacy visit scheduled in late May, would be simply going through the motions. Our primary issue of the last year, the tip-over controversy, is over, except for compliance. Then we unknowingly timed our visit to coincide with the debt ceiling crisis, which
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