and manufacturing processes continue
to evolve, the lack of research support
creates challenges for our industry. We
also discussed the growing need for auto-
mation, AI-assisted analysis, and workforce
development to keep pace with advance-
ments. We talked about the lack of work-
force and the need to bring more people
into this field while also advancing the
technology that supports NDT.
A STRATEGIC APPROACH
MOVING FORWARD
Going into Hill Day, one of our goals was
to start laying the groundwork for future
legislation specific to NDT. While that
remains a long-term priority for ASNT,
the reality is that the current political
environment may not be conducive to
passing new legislation right away.
Instead, we recognized a real oppor-
tunity to monitor existing legislation for
ways to support or adjust policies that
could benefit the NDT industry. Our
strategy moving forward is to keep
NDT part of the conversation—whether
through supporting or adding to current
bills, workforce development programs,
innovation initiatives, or any area where
NDT can play a role.
OUR MEMBERS MADE
THIS DAY HAPPEN
What made Hill Day so special was our
members. They showed up ready to tell
their stories of how they got into NDT,
the work they do every day, and why
it matters. For some, it was their first
time meeting with their elected officials.
Everyone brought their passion for the
industry and a commitment to making
sure NDT has a seat at the table.
I can’t thank our members enough,
and I am so proud of the way each of
them represented ASNT and the NDT
industry. Their voices made an impact,
and I look forward to all our future Hill
Days! Together, we can make a differ-
ence and bring real change.
WHAT’S NEXT?
ASNT is following up with all the offices
we met with, and we’ll be providing
additional data—especially state-specific
information about NDT industry growth,
workforce numbers, and economic impact.
We’re actively working on that research
and will share more as it develops.
We’re also encouraging our Hill Day
attendees to stay engaged. Follow-up
emails, continued conversations, and
building relationships with lawmakers are
all key to long-term advocacy success.
This is part of the grassroots plan that we
will be launching soon—stay tuned for
more in my next article.
And if you couldn’t join us this year—
don’t worry. This was just the beginning.
We’re already looking ahead to future Hill
Days and new opportunities to advocate
for NDT.
If you want to get involved or learn
more, visit asnt.org/about/ndt-advocacy or
reach out to me directly at govrelations
@asnt.org.
Together, we’re making sure that
when important conversations happen in
Washington, NDT is part of them.
Garra Liming is the Director of Public
Relations and Government Affairs at ASNT.
She can be reached at govrelations@asnt
.org.
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to evolve, the lack of research support
creates challenges for our industry. We
also discussed the growing need for auto-
mation, AI-assisted analysis, and workforce
development to keep pace with advance-
ments. We talked about the lack of work-
force and the need to bring more people
into this field while also advancing the
technology that supports NDT.
A STRATEGIC APPROACH
MOVING FORWARD
Going into Hill Day, one of our goals was
to start laying the groundwork for future
legislation specific to NDT. While that
remains a long-term priority for ASNT,
the reality is that the current political
environment may not be conducive to
passing new legislation right away.
Instead, we recognized a real oppor-
tunity to monitor existing legislation for
ways to support or adjust policies that
could benefit the NDT industry. Our
strategy moving forward is to keep
NDT part of the conversation—whether
through supporting or adding to current
bills, workforce development programs,
innovation initiatives, or any area where
NDT can play a role.
OUR MEMBERS MADE
THIS DAY HAPPEN
What made Hill Day so special was our
members. They showed up ready to tell
their stories of how they got into NDT,
the work they do every day, and why
it matters. For some, it was their first
time meeting with their elected officials.
Everyone brought their passion for the
industry and a commitment to making
sure NDT has a seat at the table.
I can’t thank our members enough,
and I am so proud of the way each of
them represented ASNT and the NDT
industry. Their voices made an impact,
and I look forward to all our future Hill
Days! Together, we can make a differ-
ence and bring real change.
WHAT’S NEXT?
ASNT is following up with all the offices
we met with, and we’ll be providing
additional data—especially state-specific
information about NDT industry growth,
workforce numbers, and economic impact.
We’re actively working on that research
and will share more as it develops.
We’re also encouraging our Hill Day
attendees to stay engaged. Follow-up
emails, continued conversations, and
building relationships with lawmakers are
all key to long-term advocacy success.
This is part of the grassroots plan that we
will be launching soon—stay tuned for
more in my next article.
And if you couldn’t join us this year—
don’t worry. This was just the beginning.
We’re already looking ahead to future Hill
Days and new opportunities to advocate
for NDT.
If you want to get involved or learn
more, visit asnt.org/about/ndt-advocacy or
reach out to me directly at govrelations
@asnt.org.
Together, we’re making sure that
when important conversations happen in
Washington, NDT is part of them.
Garra Liming is the Director of Public
Relations and Government Affairs at ASNT.
She can be reached at govrelations@asnt
.org.
SOCIETYNEWS
|
SCOPE
SCAN THE QR CODE
FOR MORE PHOTOS
FROM HILL DAY.
DAY: MAKING OUR
WASHINGTON
Members attended a training session prior to Hill Day to ensure they were ready to educate
policymakers on the vital role of NDT.
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