Press RoomWelcome to the NLBMDA Press room, where you can find position statements and press releases from our organization on important topics for the lumber and building material industry. The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) represents its members in the national public policy arena, with emphasis on efforts to 1) promote the industry and educate legislators and public policy personnel; and 2) assist legislative, regulatory, standard-setting and other government or private bodies in the development of laws, regulations and policies affecting lumber and building material dealers, its customers and suppliers. Founded in 1917, the association has over 6,000 members operating single or multiple lumber yards and component plants serving homebuilders, subcontractors, general contractors, and consumers in the new construction, repair and remodeling of residential and light commercial. NLBMDA Urges Balanced Trade Policies to Support Housing Affordability and Economic Growth in Letter to White HouseMarch 24, 2025 | Read the press release here. National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association Releases 2025 National Policy AgendaFebruary 13, 2025 | Read the press release here. National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association Statement on White House Announcement Delaying Tariff ImplementationFebruary 5, 2025 | Read the press release here. Read more news in the Press Room Archives |