Miller, Co Chairs Re launch Bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W) along with Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) re-launched the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus. This caucus serves to raise awareness and discuss the importance of the U.S. aluminum industry, the production and use of the metal, and key issues within the industry.

"I am glad to serve alongside my colleagues as one of the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus. Aluminum is a critical metal that is used to produce a variety of important items from kitchenware, furniture, to aircraft. The U.S. aluminum industry provides jobs for hundreds of thousands of hard-working Americans, and over 1,100 of those jobs are held by West Virginians. As a result, billions of dollars have been added to our nation's economy. Together we will find ways to embolden the industry and strengthen U.S. manufacturing," said Congresswoman Miller.

"I am incredibly proud to serve as a co-chair of the Aluminum Caucus, advocating for the 700,000 workers in the U.S. aluminum industry, including 2,817 in Wisconsin's Sixth District. The industry is a cornerstone of the American economy. To ensure its continued growth and global competitiveness, we need to prepare the next generation of students for the good-paying skilled jobs like the ones found in the aluminum industry. This includes workers trained in both traditional manufacturing processes and advanced, cutting-edge technologies. I am excited to get to work," said Congressman Grothman.

"Aluminum is a cost effective and recyclable material our manufacturers rely on to make sustainable, innovative products. That's why I'm thrilled to co-chair the Congressional Aluminum Caucus this Congress to advance smart policy to help our aluminum industry thrive whether making cans, auto parts, or airplanes," said Congresswoman Stevens.

"From Ford trucks to aluminum cans and solar panels, aluminum manufacturing and recycling are critical to Louisville's economy. I am honored to Co-Chair the Congressional Aluminum Caucus and continue fighting to create good paying jobs and economic opportunity for working families across my hometown," said Congressman McGarvey.

Background:

• The Aluminum Caucus was originally formed in 2013.
• For more than 100 years, the aluminum industry has played a key role in American manufacturing.
• This metal is used in hundreds of applications.
• The industry has created around 700,000 U.S. jobs and produced $228 billion for the U.S. economy.
• Ravenswood, West Virginia is home to a plant run by Constellium, a global leader in the aluminum industry. This plant is one of the world's largest rolled products facilities.