Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2019
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Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2019 This bill expands the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property and services, including the furnishing or gathering of information and sales or transactions involving digital goods or services. (Under current law, the prohibition applies only to sales of tangible personal property.) The bill also (1) prohibits state taxation of an out-of-state entity unless the entity has a physical presence in the taxing state, (2) sets forth criteria for determining physical presence in a state, and (3) specifies requirements for computing the tax liability of affiliated businesses operating in a state.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy Issues Related to Antitrust Law & Enforcement
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 3063), Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act HR 1933 (online sales tax collection for remote sellers); CARES Act (S.3548/H.R.748 - research and development tax credits, net operating loss, social security tax deferment); RESTART Act (HR 7481, S 3814) economic relief to small businesses impacted by COVID.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy Issues Related to Antitrust Law & Enforcement
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 3063), Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act HR 1933 (online sales tax collection for remote sellers); CARES Act (S.3548/H.R.748 - research and development tax credits, net operating loss, social security tax deferment); RESTART Act (HR 7481, S 3814) economic relief to small businesses impacted by COVID.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 3063), Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act HR 1933 (online sales tax collection for remote sellers); CARES Act (S.3548/H.R.748 - research and development tax credits, net operating loss, social security tax deferment)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 3063), Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act HR 1933 (online sales tax collection for remote sellers); CARES Act (S.3548/H.R.748 - research and development tax credits, net operating loss, social security tax deferment)
Client expense: $248,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Affordable Health Coverage and Access to Health Care: Jobs and Premium Protection Act (S. 80, H.R. 2477) - Support this bill to repeal the health insurance tax, and the inclusion of this measure in the year-end spending package signed by the President. Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (H.R. 748) - Support this legislation to repeal the Cadillac tax and its inclusion in the year-end spending package for repeal signed by the President. Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (S. 684): Support this legislation to repeal the Cadillac Tax on health plans and its inclusion in the year-end package for repeal signed by the President. Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 1398, S. 172) - Supported the legislation to extend the moratorium on the health insurance tax. Expressed opposition to H.R. 3, the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act," and its passage in the U.S. House. Expressed general support to legislation that would repeal the Medical Device Tax. Voiced concern about Medicare for All and Single Payer type proposals regarding their impact on small business costs, choices, quality of care and taxes. HHS Proposed International Pricing Index (IPI) for Medicare Part D Drugs: Continue to express opposition and concern about this regulatory proposal regarding its impact on investment, innovation and small bio-pharmaceutical firms. Surprise Billing: Continue to express support for action by the Congress, and House and Senate for a solution to address surprise medical bills (specifically to include a market-based in-network rate) and opposition to "binding arbitration." Access to Capital and Capital Formation: Continue to Urge Congress, House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee to focus on bipartisan solutions (such as JOBS Act 3.0 in the last Congress) and activity to help entrepreneurs access needed financing and capital. Advocated for reforms to equity and debt-based crowdfunding (Title III regulated crowdfunding) including lifting the limit on the amount that can be raised to $10 million or $20 million, testing the waters, single purpose vehicles, lifting some investor limits, among other changes. Taxes, Tax Reform and Simplification: The Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act of 2019 (H.R. 593) - Support the legislation to modernize the tax code for small businesses. The Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216) - Support the legislation to make permanent the 20% deduction for small businesses in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, H.R. 5377. Opposed House passage of the legislation. Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (H.R. 3063): Support the legislation. Small Business Startups Act, Trade and Global Markets, Intellectual Property Protection: Continue to advocate for passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) in the House and Senate. Supported the signing of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Support H.R. 2426, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act), and House passage of the legislation. Continue to express concerns about the impact of new and/or threatened tariffs from the Trump Administration on small businesses, as well as the uncertainty that the tariffs inflict on small businesses. Continue to urge the Trump Administration to reach a trade deal with China on IP protections, market access and lowering barriers, and reaching a deal generally in order to bring certainty to markets, small businesses, and to boost business investment. Expressed support for "Phase One" trade agreement. Continue to express support for trade agreements with the United Kingdom, European Union, and other nations to open new markets and lower barriers to trade for U.S. entrepreneurs and small businesses. Small Business Regulatory Reform, Relief and Action: Regulatory Reform for Small Business: Continue to support modernization of the regulatory process and providing small businesses a more meaningful voice in the process through the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584 in previous Congress), the Early Participation in Regulations Act (S 1419) and the Setting Manageable Analysis Requirements in Text (SMART) Act (S.1420). Expressed opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in the Senate (S. 1306) and House (H.R. 2474). Opposed House passage of the legislation. Announced support for the formation of the Governors Initiative on Regulatory Innovation announced by President Trump. Announced support for Executive Orders signed by President Trump on two regulatory initiatives: Transparency and Fairness and Bringing Guidance Out of the Darkness. Continue to support efforts underway at the Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board to fix and modernize the "joint employer" standard. The Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069, support the legislation. Continue to voice action by the Congress for a national regulatory framework for Privacy and Data Protection. Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2513): Oppose the legislation to impose complex rules and requirements on all small businesses with regard to beneficial ownership, and House action on the legislation. Affordable Energy: PURPA Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 1502) - Support the legislation to modernize PURPA. Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). Support reform and efforts underway at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reform the statute and submitted comments expressing such. U.S. Postal System (USPS) and Costs: Continued to voice support for reforms at the Universal Postal Union that would bring cost equity to American small businesses. Small Business and Entrepreneurial Support/Support for Nominations: Support the Confirmation of Keith Sonderling as an EEOC Commissioner. Supported of the nomination and confirmation of Dan Brouillette for U.S. Energy Secretary: Supported the nomination of Jovita Carranza as Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration. Access to Broadband and Other Telecommunications Issues Spectrum. Supported NPRM by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reallocate 75 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band to be made available for more productive and innovative purposes, such as for unlicensed uses for WiFi. Satellite Television Extension and Localism Reauthorization Act (STELAR). Supported the reauthorization and opposed the alternative H.R. 5140, the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.Con.Res 41 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. H.R. 1223, Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act H.R. 1994, SECURE Act H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Issues related to FTC implementation Issues related to GILTI implementation Issues related to indexing capital gains taxes to inflation Issues related to tax extenders S. 1129/H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019 S. 1194, Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019/ H.R. 2297 Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019 S. 157, Student Empowerment Act S. 172, the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act S. 321, Retirement Security Act of 2019 S. 617Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 S. 617, The Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 S.343/ H.R. 1027 - Fairness for Every Driver Act S.647/H.R. 1516, the Wall Street Tax Act S.765 / HR 1725, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act S.80, The Jobs and Premium Protection Act TD. 111-8, Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Luxembourg TD. 112-1, Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Swiss Confederation TD. 113-4, The Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with Spain TD. 114-1, Protocol Amending the Tax Convetion with Japan The Driving America Forward Act S.1094 H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act H.R. 5377, the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act H.R_, The Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act Issues related to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act (FIRPTA) H.R. 4742, Tax on Nicotine
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act,
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 3063), Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act HR 1933 (online sales tax collection for remote sellers)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · third_quarter · Small Business
Affordable Health Coverage and Access to Health Care: Jobs and Premium Protection Act (S. 80) - Support this bill to repeal the health insurance tax. Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (H.R. 748) - Support this legislation to repeal the Cadillac tax. Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (S. 684): Support this legislation to repeal the Cadillac Tax on health plans. Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 1398, S. 172) - Support the legislation to extend the moratorium on the health insurance tax. Expressed opposition to H.R. 3, the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act." Expressed general support to legislation that would repeal the Medical Device Tax. Voiced concern about Medicare for All and Single Payer type proposals regarding their impact on small business costs, choices, quality of care and taxes. HHS Proposed International Pricing Index (IPI) for Medicare Part D Drugs: Continue to express opposition and concern about its impact on investment, innovation and small bio-pharmaceutical firms. Surprise Billing: Expressed support to Congress and Senate HELP Committee for a solution to address surprise medical bills (specifically to include market-based in network prices) and opposition to "binding arbitration." Access to Capital and Capital Formation: Continue to Urge Congress, House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee to focus on bipartisan solutions (such as JOBS Act 3.0 in the last Congress) and activity to help entrepreneurs access needed financing and capital. Advocated for reforms to equity and debt-based crowdfunding including lifting the limit on the amount that can be raised to $10 million or $20 million, testing the waters, single purpose vehicles, lifting some investor limits, among other changes. Submitted House Financial Services Committee testimony on Examining Private Market Exemptions as a Barrier to IPOs and Retail Investment to encourage a discussion focused on bringing down barriers that would allow startups and small businesses to access U.S. capital markets. Taxes, Tax Reform and Simplification: The Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act of 2019 (H.R. 593) - Support the legislation to modernize the tax code for small businesses. The Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216) - Support the legislation to make permanent the 20% deduction for small businesses in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (H.R. 3063): Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Taxes: Expressed support to the U.S. Treasury Secretary to take administrative action to index capital gains for inflation. Trade and Global Markets, Intellectual Property Protection: Continue to advocate for passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) in the House and Senate. Support H.R. 2426, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) Continue to express concerns about the impact of new and/or threatened tariffs from the Trump Administration on small businesses, as well as the uncertainty that the tariffs inflict on small businesses. Continue to urge the Trump Administration to reach a trade deal with China on IP protections, market access and lowering barriers, and reaching a deal generally in order to bring certainty to markets, small businesses, and to boost business investment. Small Business Regulatory Reform, Relief and Action: Regulatory Reform for Small Business: Continue to support modernization of the regulatory process and giving small businesses a bigger voice in the process through the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584 in previous Congress), the Early Participation in Regulations Act (S 1419) and the Setting Manageable Analysis Requirements in Text (SMART) Act (S.1420). Expressed opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in the Senate (S. 1306) and House (H.R. 2474). Expressed support for H.R. 4069, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act. Continue to voice support for SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy nominee David Tryon. Continue to voice action by the Congress on a national regulatory framework for Privacy and Data Protection. Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2513): Oppose the legislation to impose complex rules and requirements on all small businesses with regard to beneficial ownership. Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582): Expressed opposition to this legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024. Affordable Energy: PURPA Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 1502) - Support the legislation to modernize PURPA. U.S. Postal System (USPS) and Costs: Continued to voice support for reforms at the Universal Postal Union that would bring cost equity to American small businesses. Small Business and Entrepreneurial Support/Support for Nominations: Supported the Nomination and Confirmation of Eugene Scalia as the next U.S. Labor Secretary. Supported the Confirmation of Keith Sonderling as an EEOC Commissioner. New Start Act (S. 1077): Support for the legislation. Small Business Administration Reauthorization: Supported Senator Marco Rubio's mark (the Chairman's mark) for SBA reauthorization. Urged House and Senate Appropriation Leaders to avoid shutdown of the flagship 7a SBA lending program and advance reforms to fox the federal credit subsidy rate.
2019 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.Con.Res 41 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. H.R. 1223, Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act H.R. 1994, SECURE Act H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Issues related to FTC implementation Issues related to GILTI implementation Issues related to indexing capital gains taxes to inflation Issues related to tax extenders S. 1129/H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019 S. 1194, Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019/ H.R. 2297 Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019 S. 157, Student Empowerment Act S. 172, the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act S. 321, Retirement Security Act of 2019 S. 617Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 S. 617, The Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 S.343/ H.R. 1027 - Fairness for Every Driver Act S.647/H.R. 1516, the Wall Street Tax Act S.765 / HR 1725, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act S.80, The Jobs and Premium Protection Act TD. 111-8, Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Luxembourg TD. 112-1, Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Swiss Confederation TD. 113-4, The Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with Spain TD. 114-1, Protocol Amending the Tax Convetion with Japan The Driving America Forward Act S.1094
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act,
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2019 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 3063)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · second_quarter · Small Business
Affordable Health Coverage and Access to Health Care: Jobs and Premium Protection Act (S. 80) - Support this bill to repeal the health insurance tax. Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (H.R. 748) - Support this legislation to repeal the Cadillac tax. Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (S. 684): Support this legislation to repeal the Cadillac Tax on health plans. Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 1398, S. 172) - Support the legislation to extend the moratorium on the health insurance tax. H.R. 1010 - Opposed this legislation that would repeal new rules designed to make transitional health coverage more practical and affordable for entrepreneurs through short-term limited-duration health plans. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Opposed the legislation, which would repeal transitional health coverage for entrepreneurs (short-term limited-duration plans.) Voiced concern about Medicare for All and Single Payer type proposals regarding their impact on small business costs, choices, quality of care and taxes. HHS Proposed International Pricing Index (IPI) for Medicare Part D Drugs: Continued to express opposition and concern about its impact on investment, innovation and small bio-pharmaceutical firms. Surprise Billing: Expressed support to Congress and Senate HELP Committee for a solution to address surprise medical bills (specifically to include market-based in network prices) and opposition to "binding arbitration" as a solution. Binding Arbitration in Medicare Part B and Part D: Expressed opposition to the use of binding arbitration as a strategy for lowering drug prices in Medicare Part B and possibly in Medicare Part D. Access to Capital and Capital Formation: Urged House Financial Services Committee to focus on bipartisan solutions (such as JOBS Act 3.0 in the last Congress) and activity to help entrepreneurs access needed financing and capital. Advocated for reform to equity and debt-based crowdfunding including lifting the limit on the amount that can be raised to $20 million, testing the waters, single purpose vehicles, among other changes. Taxes, Tax Reform and Simplification: The Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act of 2019 (H.R. 593) - Support the legislation to modernize the tax code for small businesses. The Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019 (H.R. 216) - Support the legislation to make permanent the 20% deduction for small businesses in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (H.R. 3063): Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Taxes: Expressed support to the U.S. Treasury Secretary for taking administrative action to index capital gains for inflation. Trade and Global Markets: Expressed support and advocated for passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Expressed concerns regarding the impact of new and/or threatened tariffs from the Trump Administration on small businesses. Continue to urge the Trump Administration to reach a trade deal with China to bring certainty to markets, costs certainty for small businesses, boost business investment and the economy. Section 301 Tariffs: Expressed opposition to increased tariffs to USTR given their disproportionate impact on small businesses, their employees and customers Small Business Regulatory Reform, Relief and Action on Key Administration Nominees: Regulatory Reform for Small Business: Continue to support modernization of the regulatory process and giving small businesses a bigger voice in the process through the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584 in previous Congress), the Early Participation in Regulations Act (S 1419) and the Setting Manageable Analysis Requirements in Text (SMART) Act (S.1420). Continue to voice support for SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy nominee David Tryon. Voiced support and action for national legislation to address Privacy Regulation. Voiced support for the Senate to confirm an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) member in order to reach quorum on key issues before the commission. Save the Internet Act (H.R. 1644) - Opposed this legislation that would harm small ISP providers, raise costs for small businesses and hurt innovation within the internet ecosystem. Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2513): Oppose the legislation to impose complex rules and requirements on all small businesses with regard to beneficial ownership. Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582): Expressed opposition to this legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024. Affordable Energy: PURPA Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 1502) - Support the legislation to modernize PURPA. Infrastructure Legislation: Urged House members to include energy infrastructure projects in consideration of broader infrastructure legislation. Competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets: Expressed support for FERC to continue reviewing ways to improve the cost-effectiveness and reliability of electricity markets. U.S. Postal System (USPS) and Costs: Postal Regulatory Commission Actions and Oversight: Through comments filed, urged continued action and commended the PRC for their oversight of USPS with regard to their financial condition, and to closely watch proceedings of the Universal Postal Union to guide key decisions moving forward Small Business and Entrepreneurial Support New Start Act (S. 1077): Expressed support for the legislation.
2019 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.Con.Res 41 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. H.R. 1223, Stop the Tax Hike on Charities and Places of Worship Act H.R. 1994, SECURE Act H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Issues related to FTC implementation Issues related to GILTI implementation Issues related to indexing capital gains taxes to inflation Issues related to tax extenders S. 1129/H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019 S. 1194, Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019/ H.R. 2297 Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2019 S. 157, Student Empowerment Act S. 172, the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act S. 321, Retirement Security Act of 2019 S. 617Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 S. 617, The Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 S.343/ H.R. 1027 - Fairness for Every Driver Act S.647/H.R. 1516, the Wall Street Tax Act S.765 / HR 1725, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act S.80, The Jobs and Premium Protection Act TD. 111-8, Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Luxembourg TD. 112-1, Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Swiss Confederation TD. 113-4, The Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with Spain TD. 114-1, Protocol Amending the Tax Convetion with Japan The Driving America Forward Act S.1094
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 3063 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (BATSA) Issues Related to 5G Issues Related to Intellectual Property Issues Related to Mergers Issues Related to Privacy Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act,
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of