The US textile industry mourns the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), a staunch advocate for American manufacturing and the domestic textile supply chain. National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Pascrell's unwavering commitment to confronting unfair trade practices and supporting US manufacturers.

Pascrell, who served as co-chair of the House Textile Caucus since 2013 alongside Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), was instrumental in advancing key legislation. Notably, he championed the Import Security and Fairness Act, which aimed to exclude Chinese imports from de minimis treatment. His efforts also included co-sponsoring a bill to strengthen the American PPE supply chain by expanding the Berry Amendment to encompass nearly all federal PPE purchases.

Pascrell's dedication to onshoring and nearshoring textile production, as well as safeguarding the US Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), underscored his commitment to bolstering the domestic manufacturing sector. His contributions extended beyond textiles, benefiting American manufacturers and workers nationwide.

Kim Glas praised Pascrell as a "manufacturing warrior" whose legacy will be deeply missed by the industry and all who knew him. The NCTO extends heartfelt condolences to the Pascrell family and his staff.