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ADVOCACY 

COVID-19:


The COVID-19 pandemic has been sweeping through the United States and most of the world and it has resulted in major disruption to our daily lives. The situation continues to evolve quickly and is having a significant effect on the ski, snowboard and sporting goods industries as a whole. The National Ski and Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA) and the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) will provide you with information and resources to help you navigate this challenging time. Please note that NSSRA staff are working remotely and can be contacted at (847) 296-7642 or info@nssra.com .


Click here to access the NSGA COVID-19 Information and Resource Page


Click here to access SBA Loan Information


Click here to access State-By-State COVID-19 Resources 


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Tariffs:

The challenge of tariffs continues to hang over the snow sports retail industry. NSSRA has joined the Tariffs Hurt the Heartland campaign, which is sponsored by Americans For Free Trade, a bipartisan coalition representing a broad spectrum of US industries who have come together to present their concerns about the negative impacts of the new tariffs. 

All NSSRA members are encouraged to read about this coalition here. 

As a member of NSSRA, your voice is now part of the coalition’s activities. If you would like your individual business to to be included in the coalition and receive communications directly from Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, please complete the form here. This form must be returned to goldj@nrf.com.

NSSRA will keep you posted on the developments of Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.



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What is the PHIT Act?

The Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT Act) (S.680, H.R.1679) is a bipartisan piece of legislation that will allow the use of Pre-Tax Medical Accounts, such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), to reimburse physical activity expenses.

The PHIT Act will allow individuals to have more control and empowerment over their health. 

PHIT Act Senate (S.680) PHIT Act House (H.R.1679)

What does the PHIT Act cover? 

As the law stands today, Pre-Tax Medical Accounts can only be used for medical expenses that are not covered by a health insurance plan. However, once the PHIT Act is passed, that money can be used to cover physical activity expenses such as: youth and adult sports league fees, health club memberships, youth camps, exercise classes, personal trainers, sports and fitness equipment and more. 


Get Involved!

Support the PHIT Act and help spread the word by contacting your local state representatives whether by email, phone or letter and ask them to support the passage of the PHIT Act. Engage with the PHIT Act campaigns on social media by using the hashtag #PHITAct to help spread awareness among your local community. 

Click Here to find your local state representative

Downloadable Resources

Help raise awareness of the PHIT Act. To access social media content relating to the PHIT Act, including posts, infographics and handouts, click here.