2026 Regulatory Workshop - ASTA Advocacy Update: From Defense to Offense
An update on ASTA's advocacy and public policy priorities, and efforts to address emerging regulatory and trade challenges while proactively building support for the industry, including through the new "Spice Cabinet," the bipartisan Congressional Spice Caucus.
Presented by Shannon Campagna with Portfolio Strategies, Aaron Saunders with Drumfire Public Affairs, and Karen Ellis Carr with ArentFox Schiff
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