GOOD Act

S.128 - SAVE Act H.R. 77/S.164 - HSGAC, Midnight Rules Relief Act H.R. 1515/S.252 - Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act S.1735 - Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act S. 4787 - FEAT Act S.114 - CLEAR Act S. 4787, the Free to Exit Administrative Tribunals Act

Client expense: $76,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

House: H.R.1, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. H.R. 425, the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act H.R.7035, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 H.R. 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act H.R. 4366, the Save Local Business Act H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act H.R. 4424, the Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act H.R. 5463, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Arrangement Act H.R.6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act H.R. 4896, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act H.R. 1319, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act H.R. 5349, the Tax Court Improvement Act H.R. 5346, the Fair and Accountable IRS Review Act H.R.5267, the American Franchise Act H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act H.R. 6420, the Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business (ACCESS) Act H.R.1163, the Prove It Act of 2025 H.R. 5258, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.7328 - Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act H.R. 6250, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 H.R. 6453, the Americans with Disabilities Act 30 Days to Comply Act H.R.7847, the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act H.R. 8082, the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act H.R. 6538, the More Affordable Care Act H.R. 5582, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R.8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.3269, Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition (ETHIC) Act H.R. 5337, Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Section 1071 rule requires covered financial institutions to collect and report demographic and credit data on small business loan applications. H.R. 8415, Small Business Tax Cut Act H.R. 1897, Endangered Species (ES) Amendments Act of 2025 H.R.5166, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 1687, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act H.R. 8414, Know Your Labor Rights Act H.R. 7861, HSAs for All Act H.R. 7895, PBM Kickback Prohibition Act H.R. 9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act H.R.1515, Guidance Out of the Darkness (GOOD) Act H.R. 10015, Great American Healthcare Act H.R. 5883, Safer Supervision Act of 2025 H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act H.R. 9618, the Diesel Engine Flexibility (DEF) Act H.R. 10263, Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026 H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation H.J. Res. 210, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision", which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule requiring ocean-going vessels to reduce emissions while docked at California ports that increased shipping costs for energy, consumer products and inputs, and increased electricity demand and costs for small businesses and consumers. H.J. Res 213, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision", which would repeal the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision" rule which mandated that harbor vessels install more expensive zero-emissions engines. This regulation increased operating and energy costs for small businesses and consumers in California and across the country Issues relating to small business taxation Issues related to the expiring TCJA tax provisions Issues related to ADA website reforms Issues related to the minimum wage increase Issues related to "Affordable Care Act Reform" Issues related to Pharmacy Benefit Managers Issues related to Health Reform Issues related to regulatory reforms Issues related to Waters of United State Senate: S. 100, the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act S.3623, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 S. 4427, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 S. 3117, the Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks (RESULTS) Act S. 3116, the Fairness in Filing Act S. 5213, the Union Members' Right to Know Act S.3124, the Protection on the Picket Line Act S.3128, the Worker Privacy Act S. 852, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act S. 2613, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act S. 844, the Faster Labor Contracts Act S. 2013, the Higher Wages for American Workers Act S. 1332, the Raise the Wage Act S. 1945, the Energy Choice Act S. 1379, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act S.2875, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense (CHOICE) Act S. 1847, the Association Health Plans Act S. 3418, the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act S.495, Prove it Act of 2025 S. 3264, the More Affordable Care Act S. 2355, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act S. 4366, Know Your Labor Rights Act S. 2276, Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition (ETHIC) Act S. 4419: A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes. S.J. Res. 208, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision", which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), allowing the continuation of the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) framework. These overreaching standards would have resulted in a costly and unrealistic electric vehicle mandate on small business owners and consumers nationwide. S.J. Res. 209, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision" which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule requiring ocean-going vessels to reduce emissions while docked at California ports. Issue relating to small business taxation S.J. Res. 206, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles" which would repeal an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act [CAA] Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles that increased the cost of vehicles for small businesses and consumers. S.J. Res. 207, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years" which would repeal the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) waiver granting the California Air Resources Board (CARB) the authority to create the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) framework. This overreaching rule increased costs for small businesses and consumers by creating a de facto electric vehicle mandate. S.J. Res. 205, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision" which would repeal the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) rule titled "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines [SORE] Regulations. Issue related to the expiring TCJA tax provisions Issue related to ADA website reforms Issue related to the minimum wage increase Issue related to "Affordable Care Act Reform" Issue related to Pharmacy Benefits Managers Issue related to Health reform Issues related to wiretapping and eavesdropping law abuse Department of the Treasury: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule White House: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Issues related to Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Issues related to Health Savings Accounts Issues related to CHOICE Arrangements Healthcare Transparency Rule Vice President of the U.S.: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Department of Labor: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Issues related to Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Small Business Administration: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rule Issues related to Title III ADA website reforms Department Health and Human Services: Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance Rule Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement Rule Health Savings Account Rule

Client expense: $1,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Workforce Issues Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, H.R.8660: Support the legislation. Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support full U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Continue to support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in in support of a petition to raise the Regulation Crowdfunding offering limit to $20 million. Tax Policy Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this reform. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Business Startup & Growth SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation and U.S. Senate introduction of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. Comments to Federal Trade Commission: Submitted comments on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, expressing concerns about the scope of the proposal the proposed frameworks misunderstanding of how dynamic and data-driven pricing tools are utilized by small businesses, and therefore how it would negatively impact their competitiveness and growth. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Continue to oppose the legislation. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: Support the Senate introduced legislation. Latest Action on CTAs BOI Rule: Expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) step in finalizing its rule ending the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate for U.S. businesses and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and for taking the important additional step of deleting previously submitted information pertaining to U.S. persons. Comments to Small Business Administration: Submitted comments on the SBAs Proposed Small Business Size Standards, expressing support for modernization but a reconsideration of aspects of the methodology that could unintentionally disadvantage the very firms SBA exists to serve. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in support of the Proposed Rule on Semiannual Reporting. NEPA Modernization: Expressed support for the Federal Communications Commissions vote to modernize its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules and streamline permitting for communications infrastructure. Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act), H.R. 6832: Support the legislation. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Continue to support full U.S. House action and passage of the bill. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation and Senate action. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Continue to support the legislation. Nominations Supported the nomination and confirmation of Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Department Secretary. Government Reform and Operations Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support full U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support full U.S. Senate passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Continue to support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Healthcare and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Continue to support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Program: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program rule, opposing CMSs proposed modification for initial price applicability year (IPAY) 2029 that would change how the agency identifies a qualifying single source drug under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Request for Information on Common Sense Policy Options to Lower Drug Prices for Patients: Submitted comments to Senate Finance Committees (via Ranking Member Wyden) Request for Information on policy options to lower prescription drug costs. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. Intellectual Property Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 1546: Reiterated support for the Senate introduced bill. Trade and Global Market Access Comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Submitted comments on the 301 Investigation into Germanys persistent underpayment for innovative drugs, expressing encouragement about the investigation into the countrys unfair pharmaceutical pricing and the use of available USTR tools to press Americas trading partners to lift their price controls and contribute fairly to the innovation ecosystem from which they benefit American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership: Submitted written testimony for the record before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing concerns about the European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (commonly referred to as CSDDD or CS3D) and the significant implications it poses for American businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs. USMCA Review: Expressed overall support for the USMCA as it undergoes a review process. Urged the Administration to focus on strengthening and building upon the success of USMCA, make changes where warranted - such in the area of enforcement - so as not to destabilize supply chains and markets have become increasingly important to Americas entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)