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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after being chosen to serve as a co-chair of the Congressional Fragrance Caucus for the 116th Congress:

“Last summer, I had the pleasure of attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for Arylessence’s new state-of-the-art facility in Marietta, which is vital to the fragrance industry and has become an integral part of our Georgia economy. This billion-dollar industry supports thousands of American jobs and is a global economic force, yet its foundation is built upon small business ideals that foster innovation. Serving on this bi-partisan caucus will allow me to help strengthen the working relationship between the industry, its regulators, and Congress in a way that will benefit all Americans. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside this innovative industry.”

Rep. Loudermilk will be serving with fellow Co-Chair Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ).

“Fragrance products are invaluable to our lives — the candle you light at home in your kitchen, the perfumes and colognes you spray in the morning, the hand lotion you adore and even some of our favorite treats are the result of fragrance manufacturers, said Rep. Coleman. "Equally important are the jobs this industry creates, employing hundreds of thousands of workers at the smallest family-owned levels, at large companies, and everywhere in between. I’m proud to help lead this caucus as it recognizes the impact this industry has on American lives.”

Background:

The Congressional Fragrance Caucus is comprised of two co-chairs: a Republican and a Democrat, and several other members from the House of Representatives. The caucus will hold occasional briefings on topics of mutual interest, such as: fragrance companies and the U.S. economy, the connection between STEM education and the science-based needs of this sector, and the impact of global trade policy on the importation of the raw materials and ingredients the industry depends upon.