Equipment Finance Leaders to Convene on Capitol Hill to Support Sensible Policies that Promote Capital Investment, Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

Washington, DC, May 18, 2026 - Members of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) will meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 19, as part of its Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables, the association's signature annual advocacy event. The fly-in will bring together industry leaders from across the country to advocate for smart policies that support U.S. manufacturing, capital investment, and American jobs.

This year, ELFA members will urge Congress to:

• Support stable, predictable, and pro-growth tax policy, following two landmark reforms enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): permanent 100% expensing and a return to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA)-based interest deductibility.
• Expand access to capital and promote sensible financial services regulations, including legislative efforts to amend Section 1071, codifying statutory reforms that would further limit the overly burdensome data collection requirements for the equipment finance industry.
• Support stable and predictable trade policies, which are essential for ELFA members whose businesses depend on long-term planning, cross-border supply chains, and consistent equipment pricing, and whose impact strengthens America's manufacturing economy.

"Over the past year, our industry has achieved significant policy wins because ELFA members continue to show up and make their voices heard," said ELFA President and CEO Leigh Lytle. "Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables is an important opportunity to build on that progress, deepen our understanding of key regulatory issues and engage with policymakers to ensure they understand the essential role equipment finance plays in supporting businesses and the broader economy."

More than 130 ELFA members are expected to participate in meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss how these policies directly affect jobs and economic development in their communities.

About ELFA

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) represents financial services companies and manufacturers in the $1.3 trillion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA's over 600 member companies provide essential financing that helps businesses acquire the equipment they need to operate and grow. Learn how equipment finance contributes to businesses' success, U.S. economic growth, manufacturing and jobs at https://www.elfaonline.org.

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Media Contact: Jane Esworthy, VP, Communications & Marketing, ELFA, [email protected].