Flexibility for Workers Education Act
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Flexibility for Workers Education Act This bill modifies the definition of hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act to exclude certain voluntary training that occurs outside an employee's regular working hours. Such training does not count as hours worked even if it is offered by the employer, provided that an employee's working conditions are not adversely affected by choosing not to participate and the employee does not perform any work for the employer during the training.
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2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
HouseFailed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).
HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H692-693)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2262, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Norcross moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H680-681)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #18 | house | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | January 13, 2026 |
| #19 | house | On Passage | Failed | January 13, 2026 |
The IBEW lobbied on general labor, wage, and workplace safety issues. The IBEW lobbied on labor standards, registered apprenticeship, and community benefits in federally supported energy and infrastructure projects and investments. The IBEW lobbied on several bills that would impact IBEW members' rights in the workplace, including but not limited to: Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228, Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S. 2210); Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), and Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366).
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Small Business
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. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation. Supporting Rural Communities, H. Res. 1182: Supported House passage of the resolution. WORKFORCE ISSUES: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Faster Labor Contracts Act, H.R. 5408: Opposed House passage of the legislation. Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. 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 U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans (Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives): Expressed support for a proposed rulemaking to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Submitted Comments to Department of Labor (DOL) on Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: Expressed support for the proposed rule changes on independent contractors. President Trumps Executive Order on PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV: Expressed support for the initiative. ACCESS TO CAPITAL: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Submitted Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations [R-1887]: SBE Council welcomed the re-proposal as a substantive improvement over the 2023 version and made slight recommendations. Submitted Comments to the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees, and interim final order, Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. SBE Council expressed support for these actions. 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 change. H. Res. 1156 which Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families: Supported the House resolution. 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 AND 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. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Submitted Comments to Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on Making Improvements to the Premerger Notification and Report Form: Urged the agencies to consider maintaining the current HSR form and system, as potential changes have not been substantiated with failures, problems or flaws. 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. SECURE Data Act (Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act), H.R. 8413: Welcomed the introduction of comprehensive data privacy legislation. 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: Oppose the legislation. REGULATORY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Supported House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644: Supported House amendment to the Senate-passed bill and final bill that went into law. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation. Earnings Claims Rulemaking and Business Opportunity Rule: Continue to express concerns about these Biden-Era regulatory efforts that remain on the Federal Trade Commissions regulatory agenda Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Support the legislation. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OPERATIONS: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Support the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support 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: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE: HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. 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. Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, S. 2658: Expressed concern about the legislation. Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, S. 1954: Expressed concern about the legislation. Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act, S. 3014: Expressed concern about the legislation. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. TRADE AND GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS: Submitted coalition comments to U.S. Department of Commerce on Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (91 FR 2443): Urged the Administration to refrain from imposing tariffs on semiconductors and downstream consumer and commercial technology products.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 2262 - Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270 Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act H.R. 2550 - Protecting America's Workforce Act H.R. 2572 - Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 2870 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 3120 - Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 4154 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 5761 - Fair Warning Act of 2025 H.R. 6136 - PURE Act H.R. 6139 - Union Members Rights to Know Act Automation Taxation Bill H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.Res.1140 Faster Labor Contracts Act Discharge Petition H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act National Labor Relations Board Member nominations for James Macy and David Prouty (no bill #) DOL Independent Contractor Notice of Proposed Rule (no bill #) NLRB JOINT EMPLOYER RULE Norcross Amendment to H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S.1367 - NO FAKES Act of 2025 H.R.8775 - Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act Protect College Sports Act of 2026 (H.R.9137/S. 4668) H.R. 1689 - Haiti TPS H.R. 8210 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act S.J. Res. 99 - regarding automatic extension of work permits Build America, Buy America implementation S.2 - Secure America Act H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4744 / H.R. 9237, the Take Care of Americas Veterans Act Confirmation of NLRB Members Prouty and Macy H.R. 4696- Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 S. 2468- Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
The IBEW lobbied on general labor, wage, and workplace safety issues. The IBEW lobbied on labor standards. The IBEW lobbied on several bills that would impact IBEW members' rights in the workplace, including but not limited to: Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228, Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S. 2210); Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), and Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366).
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation. National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and funding. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Federal workers and collective bargaining rights. Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) workforce. Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408). Protect Americas Workforce Act (H.R.2550). Oppose the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R.1723). Supporting workforce development/apprenticeships. Supporting the FAMILY Act (HR 5390, S. 2823). Oppose H.R 2262, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act. Oppose H.R. 2270, the Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act. Oppose H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act. Oppose H.R. 2988, Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act. Support Healthy Families Act (H.R.7531).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 2262 - Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270 Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act H.R. 2550 - Protecting America's Workforce Act H.R. 2572 - Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 2870 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 3120 - Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 4154 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 5761 - Fair Warning Act of 2025 H.R. 6136 - PURE Act H.R. 6139 - Union Members Rights to Know Act H.R. 6141 - Fair Access to Justice for Union Members Act H.R. 6142 - Ask the Union Members Act H.R. 6156 - Endorsement Transparency Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R. 8210 A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA) of 2026 H.R.3089 - More Paid Leave for More Americans Act H.R.5267 American Franchise Act H.R.5437 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act HR 3089-More Paid Leave for More Americans Act HR 4528 HR3404/S332-FAIR Leave Act S. 2210 - Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act S. 2228 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act S. 2984 - Employee Rights Act S. 3111 - Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act S. 3114 - Union Members Right to Know Act S. 3115 - NLRB Stability Act S. 3116 - Fairness in Filing Act S. 3117 - Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks Act aka Worker RESULTS Act S. 3124 - Protection on the Picket Line Act S. 3128 - Worker Privacy Act S. 3215 - Putting American Workers First Act S.1383 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act S.J.Res.38 - A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. New Democrat Policy Framework
2026 · first_quarter · Small Business
Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. Workforce Issues Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. 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 U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans: Supportive of a framework to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Small Entrepreneurs Empowerment and Development Act (SEED Act), H.R. 4171: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. Main Street Parity Act, H.R. 5763: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Tax Policy Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. 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. H.J.Res. 142 - Disapproving the action of the D.C. Councils D.C. Income Franchise Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025: Supported the resolution. 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: Continue to support action by the U.S. House on the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology H.Res. 1007, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services and housing industries: SBE Council supports the resolution. AI for Main Street Act, H.R. 5764: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. White House National AI Legislative Framework: Voiced support for general vision of the framework and support efforts in the Congress to act on the framework. White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge: Voiced general support for the principles outlined by the executive action. 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. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. SHOWER Act, H.R. 4593: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Housing for the 2st Century Act, H.R. 6644: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Affordable Homes Act, H.R. 5184: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Critical Mineral Dominance Act, H.R. 4090: Supported U.S. House passage of the bill. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Database: Support eliminating the database by U.S. Treasury. Department of Labors Proposed Independent Contractor Rule: Voiced general support for the direction of the newly proposed rule (formal comments forthcoming.) Government Reform and Operations President Trumps Executive Action to Ensure Pay for TSA Workers, Secure and Stable Travel: Voiced support for the Action. 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: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Health in American and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. President Trumps Great Healthcare Plan: Voiced general support for elements of the plan that focus on improving accountability, competition, and transparency in order to create a market-based system for healthcare and insurance coverage. Trump Administrations New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Voiced general support for the new guidelines. Reforming the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI): Support reforms to CMMI. Trade and Global Market Access Maintaining American Innovation and Technology Leadership - Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittee on Trade. Submitted a statement for the congressional record on how unfair trade practices and protectionist measures used by international competitors undermines U.S. technological leadership and the startups and small businesses that are the fonts of innovation in the U.S. Permanent WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions and WTO Work Programme on Electronic Commerce: Continue to support a permanent moratorium.
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
The IBEW lobbied on general labor, wage, and workplace safety issues. The IBEW lobbied on labor standards for reconductoring. The IBEW lobbied against a number of bills that would impact IBEW members' rights in the workplace, including but not limited to: Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 1723 and S. 1301), Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228); Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S. 2210); Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), and Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366).
Client expense: $157,860 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Education
H.R. 1801/S. 772, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 2262, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270, Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act H.R. 4329, Building Civic Bridges Act H.R. 4806/S. 2511, College Transparency Act S. 2828, Child Care Modernization Act of 2025 Draft legislation expanding the IRSs role in ensuring the utilization of the 45F tax credit Draft legislation creating a child care innovation grant within the SBA Department of Education Notice of Intent to Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committees to prepare regulations for Higher Education Act programs as amended in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (90 Fed. Reg. 35,261-35,264, July 25, 2025) Various issues relating to reauthorization and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128); higher education, including the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); student data privacy in K-12 and higher education; Registered Apprenticeship Program; Department of Education: Requirements and Responsibilities for Third-Party Servicers and Institutions (Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0103); Department of Educations proposed priority and definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education; implementation of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), and the Employer Provided Child Care Tax Credit (45F); general education and workforce preparation; education savings accounts
Client expense: $17,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Government Funding Legislation to Open the Federal Government: Supported ongoing efforts in the Senate to advance the minibus package, pass a clean CR - extending the CR to January 2026 - to keep the doors of the federal government open, and ongoing advocacy urging the Senate to open the federal government once shut down. Tax Related Issues: Relief, Compliance, Reform The Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 2918: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Access to Capital: Accredited Investor Definition: Continue to express support for efforts in the Congress to modernize the standard. INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Supported U.S. House Passage of the legislation. Main Street Parity Act, H.R. 5763: Support U.S. House action of the legislation. Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act (H.R. 3174): Support U.S. House action of the legislation. Business Startup & Growth AI for Main Street Act, H.R. 5764: Support action by the U.S. House on the legislation. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Continue to support action by the U.S. House on the legislation. Workforce and Workplace Enhancement Issues Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. 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 U.S. House passage of the bill. Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act, H.R. 2299/S. 2267: Support action by the U.S. House and U.S. Senate on the legislation. Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act, S.3265/H.R. 6231: Support action on the legislation. EITC for Older Workers Act, H.R. 2972: Support U.S. House action on the legislation. Credit for Caring Act, S. 925, H.R. 2036: Support action by U.S. House and U.S. Senate on the legislation. Regulation, Regulatory Modernization, and Compliance Reform: Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act (H.R. 2965): Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (H.R. 421): Continue to support the legislation and U.S. House passage. Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive Red Tape (DUMP Red Tape) Act, H.R. 4305: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Support U.S. House passage of the legislation. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support U.S. House passage of the legislation. PROVE It Act S.2074: Support the U.S. House and U.S. Senate legislation to strengthen regulatory accountability and transparency for small businesses. Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act, H.R. 5346: Continue to support the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Tax Court Improvement Act, H.R. 5349: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. IRS Basis-Shifting Rule and Fair Tax Enforcement: Continue to urge U.S. Treasury to take additional steps to protect small business partnerships from the implementation of policies and procedures that carry out the rules intent even though it as been rescinded. Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896): Oppose the legislation. Privacy Framework: Continue to support a federal framework governing privacy rules for the United States. DOL Independent Contractor Rule: Continue to support rescission of the independent contractor rule finalized by the Biden Administration, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act. FTCs 2023 Merger Guidelines and New Pre-Merger Filing Requirements: Continue to urge reform and clawing back the actions. Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 1319: Support action by the U.S. House. Modern Worker Security Act, H.R. 1320: Support action by the U.S. House. Faster Labor Contracts Act, S. 844: Oppose this U.S. Senate legislation. The Worker Enfranchisement Act, H.R. 2572: Support action by the U.S. House. Affordable Health Coverage: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Support efforts in the House and Senate to expand and improve the accounts. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation Program: Supported implementation of the plan to support and strengthen the healthcare ecosystem in rural America that was advanced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Price Controls: Continue to express concerns about drug price controls via most favored nation (MFN) and impact of importing price controls on innovation, investment, patient health. IP Rights and Protections: The RESTORE Patent Rights Act, S.708/H.R. 1574: Support action by the U.S. House and U.S. Senate on the legislation. Presidential Executive Orders and Memorandums SBE Council issued a supportive statement on "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence." Trade and Global Markets: USTR Comments: 2026 Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): Submitted comments to USTR in support of the general framework, urging more compliance efforts focused on protecting intellectual property (IP). U.S. Commerce Department Comments: Filed comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment, Including Devices, and asked for an exemption of Medtech from Sec. 232 tariffs. Continue to Support House and Senate Review of European-based digital laws and regulation such as the EUs Digital Services Act, the UKs Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), the EUs Digital Markets Act (DMA), and digital taxes and how these impose discriminatory barriers for American companies. Submitted Testimony for the Record for the Hearing Anti-American Antitrust: How Foreign Governments Target U.S. Businesses to House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust and the impact of protectionist policies on U.S. based businesses.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
The IBEW lobbied on general labor and workplace safety issues. The IBEW lobbied against a number of bills that would negatively impact IBEW members' rights in the workplace including but not limited to: Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228); Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S. 2210); Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262) and Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366).
Client expense: $156,730 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1801/S. 772, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 2262, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270, Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2869, EBSA Investigations Transparency Act H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act H.R. 4329, Building Civic Bridges Act H.R. 4806/S. 2511, College Transparency Act Department of Education Notice of Intent to Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committees to prepare regulations for Higher Education Act programs as amended in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (90 Fed. Reg. 35,261-35,264, July 25, 2025) Various issues relating to reauthorization and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128); higher education, including the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); student data privacy in K-12 and higher education; childcare and early education; Department of Education: Requirements and Responsibilities for Third-Party Servicers and Institutions (Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0103); Department of Educations proposed priority and definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education; implementation of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), and the Employer Provided Child Care Tax Credit (45F); general education and workforce preparation; educational data; education savings accounts
Client expense: $13,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues regarding future of work and workforce training and development, including H.R. 2262 - the Flexibility for Workers Education Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2025 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Impact of an expansive joint employer standard on the franchise business model. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be NRLB General Counsel. H.R. 2262, Flexibility for Workers Education Act.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 464, Skills Investment Act of 2025 H.R. 581/S. 169, Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 H.R. 1000, Cyber PIVOTT Act H.R. 1119, Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025 H.R. 1156, Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act H.R. 1319, Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 1320, Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 1827/S. 847, Child Care Availability and Affordability Act H.R. 2262 Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270, Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2572, Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2952, SALT Act H.R. 3545, Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act H.R. 3552/S. 1843, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act S. 1499, The New Start Act of 2025 S. 2013, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025 S.J.Res. 8, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants" Draft legislation titled Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Draft legislation titled Save Local Business Act Draft legislation titled Working Families Flexibility Act Draft legislation titled Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act Draft legislation titled Fair and Open Competition Act Final rule defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees (89 Fed. Reg. 32,842- 32,973, April 26, 2024) Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (88 Fed. Reg. 88,290-88,295, February 13, 2024) OSHA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (89 Fed. Reg. 70,698-70,699, August. 30, 2024) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining classification of independent contractors and employees under FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 1,638-1,743, January 10, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Proposed Rule, National Labor Relations Board; Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships (87 Fed. Reg. 66,890-66,933, November 4, 2022) Final rule regarding Representation-Case Procedures (88 Fed. Reg. 58,076-58,102, August 25, 2023) Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices FTC Docket No: -2023-0026; Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); priorities for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-28); FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; USMCA Labor Council; East Coast port labor negotiations; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential legislation on the minimum wage; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices; implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); implementation of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act; accreditation of International Labor Conference delegation to the International Labor Organization; proposed restructuring plan for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and its National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; elimination of Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; antitrust grounded in economic analysis; competition policy chapters in trade negotiations and associated agreements; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act sections 5, 13b and 19; policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; transparency at the FTC; duration of FTC consent orders; enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; regulation of digital platforms; Robinson-Patman Act-related policy and enforcement matters; concerns related to FTC Trade Regulation Rule rulemaking; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act; policy matters related to the FTCs unfair and deceptive acts and practices authority; FTC's final Hart-Scott-Rodino rule; negative option rule, including revocation under the Congressional Review Act; workforce development; second chance hiring; International Labor Organization and the international labor conference
2025 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 1801/S. 772, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 2262, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270, Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 7698/S.4196, Building Civic Bridges Act Various issues relating to reauthorization and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-128); implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (P.L. 115-224); higher education, including the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (P.L. 89-329); implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (P.L. 114-95); reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act (P.L. 107-279); student data privacy in K-12 and higher education; general education and workforce preparation; childcare and early education; Department of Education: Requirements and Responsibilities for Third-Party Servicers and Institutions (Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0103); implementation of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), and the Employer Provided Child Care Tax Credit (45F)
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues regarding future of work and workforce training and development, including H.R. 2262 - the Flexibility for Workers Education Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2025 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to future of work and workforce training and development, including H.R. 2262 - the Flexibility for Workers Education Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2262.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 988. (consideration: CR H677-681; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H677-678)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 988 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2988, H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312 and H.R. 4366. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2988 under a structured rule, and H.R. 2262, H.R. 2270, H.R. 2312, and H.R. 4366 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 369.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-423.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup By |
| April 9, 2025 |
| Education and Workforce Committee | House | Referred To | March 21, 2025 |
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE