Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act

The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Immigration issues specific to the construction industry, in general.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 4393, To secure the border and reform the Immigration laws H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Notice of proposed rulemaking, Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media (90 Fed. Reg. 42,070-42,115, August 28, 2025) Notice of proposed rulemaking, Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions (90 Fed. Reg. 45,986-46,021, September 24, 2025) Interim final rule with request for comments, Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents (90 Fed. Reg. 48,799-48,820, October 30, 2025) Various issues relating to immigration policy and reforms; H-1B Visa Program; H-1B registration rule; H-1B reform; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; H-2B Visa Program and cap relief; H-2A Visa Program; H-4 rule; L-1 Visa Program; J-1 Programs; Bridge USA program; EB-5 Visa Program; E-Verify program; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal non-agricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti; administrative-regulatory efforts related to public charge, notice to appear, H-4 & OPT; delays in H-4 and L-2 Status Extensions and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Office of Foreign Labor Certifications Planned Implementation of Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, into DOLs Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System; implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); request for guidance for employers following U.S. Supreme Courts order in Noem v. Svetlana Doe, et al., Docket No. 24A1079; Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) parole program; Temporary Protected Status (TPS); Presidential Proclamation 10973, Restriction on Entry of certain Nonimmigrant Workers; high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agricultural guest workers; temporary non-agricultural guest workers; optional practical training program; expansion of the use of the E-Verify system; I-9 employment verification; unfair immigration related employment practices; State Department policies extending consular interview waiver eligibility for various classifications of nonimmigrants; regulatory proposals that would restrict applicant eligibility for the H-1B program; regulatory proposals that would drastically change how prevailing wage levels are determined for the purposes of obtaining certain employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas; proposals that would significantly change how cap-subject H-1B petitions will be chosen in the future; regulatory proposals that will temporarily raise the annual quota for H-2B visas; regulatory proposals that will repeal the automatic extension of work authorization while renewal is pending; regulatory proposals reopening and expanding consular operations; expanding availability of special immigrant visas for Afghan nationals

Client expense: $17,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Immigration issues specific to the construction industry, in general.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

American Dream and Promise Act (H.R.1589) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Issues related to Immigration

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 4393, To secure the border and reform the Immigration laws Various issues relating to immigration policy and reforms; H-1B Visa Program; H-1B registration rule; H-1B reform; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; H-2B Visa Program and cap relief; H-2A Visa Program; H-4 rule; L-1 Visa Program; J-1 Programs; Bridge USA program; EB-5 Visa Program; E-Verify program; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal non-agricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti; administrative-regulatory efforts related to public charge, notice to appear, H-4 & OPT; delays in H-4 and L-2 Status Extensions and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Office of Foreign Labor Certifications Planned Implementation of Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, into DOLs Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System; implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); request for guidance for employers following U.S. Supreme Courts order in Noem v. Svetlana Doe, et al., Docket No. 24A1079; Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) parole program; Temporary Protected Status (TPS); high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agricultural guest workers; temporary non-agricultural guest workers; optional practical training program; I-9 employment verification; unfair immigration related employment practices; State Department policies extending consular interview waiver eligibility for various classifications of nonimmigrants; regulatory proposals that would restrict applicant eligibility for the H-1B program; regulatory proposals that would drastically change how prevailing wage levels are determined for the purposes of obtaining certain employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas; proposals that would significantly change how cap-subject H-1B petitions will be chosen in the future; regulatory proposals that would change how the period of admission for student visa holders and exchange visa holders is and regulatory proposals that will temporarily raise the annual quota for H-2B visas; regulatory proposals reopening and expanding consular operations; expanding availability of special immigrant visas for Afghan nationals

Client expense: $13,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

General issues related to immigration. Temporary Worker Program, generally. H-2B Program, generally. H-2B reforms, generally. H-2B cap expansion, generally. H-2B selection process, generally. H-1B relief, generally. Temporary Protected Status, generally. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). E-verify with good faith exemption for employers, generally. Prevailing wage requirements. Border security and legal immigration reform. H.R. 5494: the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. 118th Congress: H.R. 3734: the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- General outreach regarding H-2B visas and immigration reform. - H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, all provisions.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (Bill number from 118th Congress was H.R.3734).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (Bill number from 118th Congress was H.R.3734).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

General issues related to immigration. Temporary Worker Program, generally. H-2B Program, generally. H-2B reforms, generally. H-2B cap expansion, generally. H-2B selection process, generally. H-1B relief, generally. Temporary Protected Status, generally. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). E-verify with good faith exemption for employers, generally. Prevailing wage requirements. Border security and legal immigration reform. 118th Congress: H.R. 3734: the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Monitor and engage on federal legislation related to the not-yet-introduced Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (previously HR3734). Monitor and engage on federal legislation related to the not-yet-introduced Stronger Workforce for America Act (previously HR6655). Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Perkins CTE state grants funding. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734 ), which targets workers in occupations in low-unemployment areas that do not require a college degree. In support of an increase in the number of current legal pathways for entry-level positions in the United States. In support of the retention of those in good standing and legally working in the United States via a valid work permit.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

- H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 3599 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 - H.J. Res. 23 / S.J. Res. 8 - to oppose resolutions introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on December 13, 2024 extending the automatic renewal period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General issues related to immigration. Temporary Worker Program, generally. H-2B Program, generally. H-2B reforms, generally. H-2B cap expansion, generally. H-2B selection process, generally. H-1B relief, generally. Temporary Protected Status, generally. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). E-verify with good faith exemption for employers, generally. Prevailing wage requirements. Border security and legal immigration reform. 118th Congress: H.R. 3734: the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (Bill number from 118th Congress was H.R.3734).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monitor and engage on federal legislation related to the not-yet-introduced Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (previously HR3734). Monitor and engage on federal legislation related to the not-yet-introduced Stronger Workforce for America Act (previously HR6655). Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Perkins CTE state grants funding. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries.

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (Bill number from 118th Congress was H.R.3734).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

- H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 3599 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 - H.J. Res. 23 / S.J. Res. 8 - to oppose resolutions introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on December 13, 2024 extending the automatic renewal period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to building materials and infrastructure implementation; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58); H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act; H.R. 2685/S. 912 - the Mining Schools Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act (S. 255, H.R. 1325) which would allow asylum seekers to receive authorization as quickly as 30 days after applying for asylum. General support for streamlining refugee and asylum seeker entry and their ability to enter the workforce.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Immigration reform and proposals. Visa worker programs, including H2B cap relief. S. 255, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Expediting visas for foreign visitors to the U.S.

Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, overtime and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 1612/S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act. FTC Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. S. 2488, Raise the Wage Act of 2023. H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the NLRB rule relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act. NLRB nominations. S. 2785, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023.

Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

Immigration reform proposals. Support for H.R.3734: Essential Workers for Economic Advancement. Support for H.R.1325/S.255: the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023. Issues related to the H-2B Visa program including appropriations requests. H.R.4367/S.2625: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2024, Further Consolidated Appropriations, 2024 (PL 118-47).

Client expense: $637,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. S. 2402, Gateway to Careers Act of 2023. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. H.R. 6655, Stronger Workforce for America Act.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 H.R. 16, American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 H.R. 319, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 575, Moving H-2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2023 H.R. 614, Commercial Fishing and Seafood Business Act of 2023 H.R. 1325/S. 255, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 H.R. 1535, Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023 H.R. 1760, To extend the admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H-2B workers H.R. 1787, Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 2393, Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023 H.R. 2758, Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 2827/S. 1301, Partner with Korea Act H.R. 2915, Farm Workforce Support Act of 2023 H.R. 3308/S. 874, Farm Operations Support Act H.R. 3442/S. 1667, Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 H.R. 3599, DIGNITY Act H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 3808, Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 3911, Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2023 H.R. 4048, Venezuelan Adjustment Act H.R. 4319, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2023 H.R. 4358, PHDs First Act H.R. 4448, Canadian Snowbird Visa Act H.R. 4627/S. 2327, Afghan Adjustment Act H.R. 4647, High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act H.R. 4665/S. 2438, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, H.R. 4708, H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act H.R. 4942/S. 665, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5127, Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act H.R. 5155, Temporary Family Visitation Act H.R. 5477/S. 2384, Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023 H.R. 5990, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 H.R. 6205, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 6542, Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023 H.R. 7046/S. 3848, Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024 H.R. 7574, Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2024 H.R. 8392, To Add Ireland to the E-3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8771/S. 4797, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9029/S. 4942, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9747, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H.R. 10007 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the admission of nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians and paramedics H.R. 10027 - To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes H.R. 10375 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to strengthen the critical minerals workforce in the United States S. 156, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 243, A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities S. 255, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 S. 365, Dream Act of 2023 S. 387, Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023 S. 979, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2023 S. 1253, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023 S. 1727, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act S. 1926, A bill to amend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to make Uruguay eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under that Act, to include Uruguay in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if nationals of the United States are treated similarly by the Government of Uruguay, and to require a report on the eligibility of Uruguay for the visa waiver program, and for other purposes S. 2278, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 S. 2324, Ensuring American Security and Protecting Afghan Allies Act S. 2606, Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 S. 2632, Visa Processing Improvement Act S. 2705, State Executive Authority for Seasonal Occupations Needing Additional Labor (SEASONAL) Act S. 2719, Directing Our Countrys Transfer Of Residency Slots (DOCTORS) Act S. 2785, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023 S. 3013, A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas S. 3187, Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023 S. 3211, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 3255, Temporary Family Visitation Act S. 3291, EAGLE Act of 2023 S. 4069, Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024 S. 4361, The Border Act of 2024 S. 4591, Save Our Seafood Act S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 S. 4888, A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia H.Res. 481, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H-1B Visa Program; H-1B registration rule; H-1B reform; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; H-2B Visa Program and cap relief; H-2A Visa Program; H-4 rule; L-1 Visa Program; J-1 Programs; BridgeUSA program; EB-5 Visa Program; E-Verify program; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration policy and reforms; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti; administrative-regulatory efforts related to public charge, notice to appear, H-4 & OPT; delays in H-4 and L-2 Status Extensions and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Office of Foreign Labor Certifications Planned Implementation of Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, into DOLs Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System; high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agricultural guest workers; temporary non-agricultural guest workers; optional practical training program; asylum and refugee programs; size and administration of employment-based immigrant visa categories; size and administration of family-based immigrant visa categories; size and administration of employment-based nonimmigrant visa categories; expansion of the use of the E-Verify system; I-9 employment verification; interior enforcement; increased vetting of visa applicants; unfair immigration related employment practices; international travel; trusted traveler programs; biometric entry-exit; increasing the number of ICE officers, border patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers; aerial security enhancements; EB-5 Regional Center Program and the Implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, P.L. 117-103, Division BB; State Department policies extending consular interview waiver eligibility for various classifications of nonimmigrants; regulatory proposals that would restrict applicant eligibility for the H-1B program; regulatory proposals that would drastically change how prevailing wage levels are determined for the purposes of obtaining certain employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas; proposals that would significantly change how cap-subject H-1B petitions will be chosen in the future; regulatory proposals that would change how the period of admission for student visa holders and exchange visa holders is determined; regulatory proposals that will temporarily raise the annual quota for H-2B visas; regulatory proposals reopening and expanding consular operations; recapturing unused immigrant visas from prior years; creating exemptions to the current immigrant visa caps proposals that would expand consular interview waivers for prospective immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants abroad; proposals that would provide relief for displaced Afghan nationals; expanding the eligibility for stateside renewal of work visas; implementation of electronic visa foils in passports; consular service delays; USCIS processing delays; DOL processing delays; visa relief for long term foreign national workers laid off by their employers while waiting for their green cards in the immigrant visa backlogs; improving wait times for CBP Processing at Ports of Entry; expanding and implementing new CBP preclearance facilities abroad; reforms to the use of parole authority; extending the validity period for employment authorization documents; reforms to the State Departments Visa Bulletin; implementation of the new optional I-9 document verification procedures; expanded mandatory detention of unauthorized aliens in the U.S.; expansion of expulsion/removal authorities; changes to the legal standard for credible fear interviews for asylum applicants; modifying asylum eligibility requirements; expanding availability of special immigrant visas for Afghan nationals; reforms to the adjudication process for inadmissibility waivers; regulatory proposals that change how the H-2A program will be administered; proposals that will adjust what types of foreign nationals are eligible for obtaining employment authorization and advance parole documents; expanding E visa eligibility; expanding and updating the J-1 Exchange Visitor Skill List

Client expense: $22,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Immigration issues-comprehensive immigration reform; H2B visas; Guestworker Visas; Employment verification; Temporary Protective Status; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program; H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act; H.R.3599, Dignity Act of 2023; H.R.16 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2023; S.365 - Dream Act of 2023; H.R.4708 - H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act; H.R.1325/S.255 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023

Client expense: $234,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Regulations; H-1B visas; H-2B visas; J-1 visas; DHS H-2B Regulations; H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021; H.R. 1325 and S. 255, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023; H.R. 3599, the DIGNITY Act; H.R. 3734 the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act; H.R.4708, H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act

Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H-2B Visa Program Cap and additional visas allocated by DHS. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, HR 3734.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General issues related to immigration. Temporary Worker Program, generally. H-2B Program, generally. Temporary Protected Status, generally. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). E-verify with good faith exemption for employers, generally. H-2B reforms, generally. H-2B cap expansion, generally. H-2B selection process, generally. H-1B relief, generally. Prevailing wage requirements. H.R. 3734: the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Border security and legal immigration reform.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Issues related to building materials and infrastructure implementation; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58); H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act; H.R. 2685/S. 912 - the Mining Schools Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. H.R. 3734 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act 2. H.R. 3599 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 3. H.R. 1325 / S. 255 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to joint employer legislation, benefits of the franchise business model.(joint employer) The Save Local Business Act, HR 2826 and S 1261.Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (HR 3734) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor development of immigration reform legislation Monitor President Biden's executive actions on immigration Support the H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act Support the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, H.R. 3734 Support the Dignity Act, H.R. 3599 Support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, H.R. 1325/S. 255 Monitor H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE

Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (H.R. 20); Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R.3734); Overtime Rule; A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655)

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (HR 3734) Asylum Seekers Work Authorization Act (HR 1325/S 255)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Consideration of H.R.3734 the "ESSENTIAL WORKERS FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT ACT" that would "amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for an H-2C nonimmigrant classification, and for other purposes."

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Immigration reform and proposals. Visa worker programs, including H2B cap relief. S. 255, Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Expediting visas for foreign visitors to the U.S.

Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, overtime and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 20/S. 567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and Advance Grants. Pandemic risk insurance/business interruption insurance. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-169, fines and officer liability. H.R. 1612/S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act. Nomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor. H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act. FTC Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. S. 2488, Raise the Wage Act of 2023. H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the NLRB rule relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." H.J. Res. 116/S.J. Res. 63, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the Dept. of Labor rule relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act." H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act. H.J. Res. 166/S.J. Res. 97, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the Dept. of Labor rule relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees." NLRB nominations. S. 2785, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023.

Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

Immigration reform proposals; support of Essential Workers for Economic Advancement (H.R.3734); support of Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023 (H.R.1325/S.255); issues related to the H-2B Visa program including appropriations requests; H.R.4367/S.2625 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2024, Further Consolidated Appropriations, 2024 (PL 118-47)

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. S. 2402, Gateway to Careers Act of 2023. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. H.R. 6655, Stronger Workforce for America Act.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE