Member News

We now have breaking news out of Washington, DC, as both the House and Senate have passed their “One, Big, Beautiful, Bill” (OBBB) which includes tax relief for ALA businesses, improved equipment expensing provisions to incentivize lighting system upgrades, and closes the "de minimis loophole" which has been a key-priority for ALA.

This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced a major shift in its approach to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), marking a significant victory for American small businesses, including those in the lighting industry.

The American Lighting Association (ALA) strongly opposes the administration’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as the additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, set to take effect this week. These tariffs will significantly impact lighting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, driving up costs across the supply chain and reducing competitiveness in the…

ALA is pleased to announce that the test procedure for general service lamps, as clarified in the final rule published in the Federal Register on Jan. 16, 2025 (90 FR 4589), has successfully passed. ALA is proud to support this crucial step forward, as the rule provides much-needed clarity and regulatory certainty for manufacturers in the rapidly evolving lighting industry.

The American Lighting Association (ALA) announced Karyn Hayes as the 2025 recipient of its annual Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA). Each year, the ALA’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee recognizes one outstanding colleague for her dedication to mentorship, leadership, and networking in the industry.

The American Lighting Association (ALA) announces Jon Melchi as its new President and CEO. This news follows an intensive hiring process led by the Executive Search Committee, a group of members appointed by the ALA Board of Governors to review and interview candidates.