Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 18, 2025
Latest Action
September 18, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Lloyd SmuckerRepublican(PA)
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA) H.R. 4393 - Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 (DIGNIDAD Dignity Act of 2025) State-Sponsored VISA Pilot Program Act - not yet introduced.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 251 - Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1201 - Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 - To reform the H-2A worker program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4393 - DIGNITY Act of 2025 H.R. 5283 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 6305 - High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act H.R. 6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 H.R. 7682 - Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2026 H.R. 8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9310 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 H.R. 10051 - PERM Backlog Reduction Act of 2026 H.R. 10460 - SMARTER Act S. 2 - Secure America Act S. 709 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1151 - Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 S. 1292 - Save Our Seafood Act S. 2759 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 4620 - Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 S. 4637 - Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act S. 5197 - State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026 Matters concerning or related to: EB-3 Visa Issues; H-2B Visa Issues; H-2A Visa Issues; BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Issues; H-1B Issues; TN Visa Issues; E Visa Issues; Consular Processing Issues; State Department Visa Interview Issues; U.S. Labor Department Office of Foreign Labor Certification Processing Issues; USCIS Processing Issues; Regulatory proposals that would amend the eligibility requirements of the H-2A program; Social Media Guidance affecting F and J visa applicants; legislation that would amend how dependent spouses and children are counted under the annual employment-based immigrant visa quotas; legislative proposals that would address the annual appropriations for the U.S. Department of Labor; legislative proposals that would address the annual appropriations for the U.S. Department of State; legislative proposals that would create exemptions from the H-2B quota for certain employers; legislative proposals that would allow non-seasonal employment opportunities to meet the eligibility requirements of the H-2A program; legislative proposals that would implement premium processing options at the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification; regulatory proposals that would temporarily increase the number of available H-2B visas; regulatory proposals that would alter the duration of status for certain nonimmigrant visa holders; proposals to provide for greater flexibility with respect to filing USCIS visa petitions; regulatory proposals that define when a foreign national is eligible to file for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident; regulatory proposals that create expedited visa interview availability at embassies and consulates abroad; regulatory proposals that will alter prevailing wage requirements for foreign nationals seeking to obtain work visas; regulatory proposals that will alter the labor market tests to qualify for work visas; regulatory proposals that would alter compliance and oversight requirements for BridgeUSA J-1 program sponsors and participants; regulatory proposals that institute payment requirements to obtain optional practical training status.
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to food industry workforce, workforce shortage, immigration, work permits, apprenticeships, WIOA reauthorization Issues related to wage and hour policies, OSHA policies, NLRB policies Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO Act), H.R. 20/S. 852 H.R. 1319 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Businesses Act H.R. 4896/S. 2613 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 5408/S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Apprenticeships. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 5267/S. 3525, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Macy and David Prouty to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. H.R. 1163, The Prove It Act of 2025. Nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform and proposals. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. DACA/Dreamers. H.R. 4393, DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| AZ |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican | FL |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Mike Kennedy | Republican | UT |
| Monica De La Cruz | Republican | TX |
| Richard McCormick | Republican | GA |
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Nursing Home Reform (Better Way) Appropriations related outreach Support of the 21st Century Long-Term Care Caucus Outreach to DOL in Support of LTC Apprenticeships Programs Workforce Related Matters Advocacy around Observations Stays Advocacy around LTC workforce and AL with Senate Aging Committee DOL, Employment and Training - National Apprenticeship Enhancements Train More Nurses Act The American Apprenticeship Act Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Workforce Improvement Act The Caring for Seniors Act National Nursing Workforce Center Act Care Across Generations Act HR 1, One Big Beautiful Act Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) The Pathways to Health Careers Act (H.R. 5370) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (S. 2759/H.R. 5283) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) National Nursing Workforce Center Act (S. 1482/H.R. 4407) Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (Provisions of bill signed into law in reconciliation package - H.R. 1) Following TPS, H-1B and other immigration related updates from Hill and Admin Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H. R. 7961) Department of Education NPRM, which includes a proposed change to the definition of what counts as a professional degree Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266) Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 5621) Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act (H.R. 7106) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (S. 2759/H.R.5283) Train More Nurses Act (S. 547/H.R.5052) Dept of Education Final Rule on Student Loan Program DOL Overtime Rule DOL Joint Employer Rule under FSLA Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act (H.R.8626) The Apprenticeship Data Value Improvements to Create Employment (ADVICE) Act The Streamlining Timely Apprenticeship Registration and Transparency (START) Act
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of protecting the current legal workforce while finding pathways for vetted foreign workers to fill positions that are needed to ensure economic growth and expansion. In support of streamlined work permit processes which reduce backlogs while maintaining stringent security standards. In support of the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to modernize the nations workforce development system, create data-based solutions and ensure federal resources align with the needs of todays economy. In support of the expansion of apprenticeships to support a wide range of industries, improved processes that remove bureaucratic hurdles and effectively communicate opportunities to prospective applicants. In support of expanding on-the-job training incentives and elevating high-quality career paths that encourage individual skills and experience. In support of the WAGES Act (S.4463) which creates a refundable payroll tax credit for employers who maintain or participate in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 1689, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status H.R. 4393, Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement H.R. 8013, Keep Innovators in America Act H.R. 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9535, Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 S. 5197, State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026 Notice of proposed rulemaking, Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens (91 Fed. Reg. 34,352-34,478, June 5, 2026) Notice of proposed rulemaking, Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States (91 Fed. Reg. 15,454-15,501, March 27, 2026) Notice of proposed rulemaking, Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (91 Fed. Reg. 8,616-8,700, February 23, 2026) Notice and request for comments, Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (90 Fed. Reg. 57,208-57,211, December 10, 2025) Notice of proposed rulemaking, EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022; Ensuring the Integrity of the EB-5 Program; Automatic Revocation of Petitions for Immigrant Classification (91 Fed. Reg. 40,676-40,802, July 2, 2026) Notice of proposed rulemaking, Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, (91 Fed. Reg. 54,817-54,839, August 25, 2026) Various issues relating to immigration policy and reforms; H-1B Visa Program; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; J-1 Programs; visa reform; high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agricultural guest workers; temporary non-agricultural guest workers; optional practical training program; employer sanctions and worksite enforcement of immigration law; regulatory proposals impacting the H-1B and other employment-based visa programs; regulatory proposals that will impede work authorization of individuals legally present in the United States
Client expense: $16,480,000 · 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), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Regulations; H-1B visas; H-2B visas; J-1 visas; DHS H-2B Regulations; American Dream and Promise Act; Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act; DIGNITY Act; Essential Worker Immigration Act; Temporary Protected Status issues; CHNV Parole; Changes to EAD Policies; Changes to E-verify; BEACON Act (pre-introductions discussions) Support for Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494).
Client expense: $1,783,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Border security H.R.4393, Dignity Act H.R.5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R.9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act High skilled immigration Immigration enforcement and compliance Immigration reform
Client expense: $2,140,000 · 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), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Workforce development legislation. Regulatory issues. Surface Transportation Reauthorization. H.R.4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025. H.R.5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HR 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
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. H.R. 4943: Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025.
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)
H.R.1151, Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, to expand eligible uses of education savings accounts for career development; S.756, Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, to expand eligible uses of education savings accounts for career development; H.R.1812, Care Across Generations Act, to establish grants for long-term care facilities to co-locate or partner with childcare centers for intergenerational activities; H.R.1177, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to update the WOTC, increase the credit percentages and add additional credits for employers; S.492, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to update the WOTC, increase the credit percentages and add additional credits for employers; S.473, Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act, to promote senior socialization and combat isolation; H.R.2036, Credit for Caring Act, to establish a tax credit for family caregivers of up to $5,000 to help offset long-term care expenses; S.925, Credit for Caring Act, to establish a tax credit for family caregivers of up to $5,000 to help offset long-term care expenses; S.852, Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, to prevent legislation that would exacerbate workforce challenges among senior living providers; H.R.2036, Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, to prevent legislation that would exacerbate workforce challenges among senior living providers; H.R.2572, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act, to increase transparency by requiring unions to register salts with the Department of Labor (DOL); H.R.3000, Caring for Seniors Act, to increase affordability of assisted living and invest in workforce development programs; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to establish tax-savings programs to help seniors afford long-term care and to promote workforce development programs; H.R.138, Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, to allow health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts to be used by adult children on medical expenses for their parents; S.1565, Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, to allow health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts to be used by adult children on medical expenses for their parents; S.2762, Supporting Our Seniors Act, to establish a National Advisory Commission on long-term care services for seniors and individuals in need of support for activities of daily living; S.2120, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, to reauthorize the Older Americans Act and support programs to address social isolation and loneliness; H.R.5031, Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act, to establish a temporary fee for LTC pharmacies to mitigate impacts of the Medicare Part D drug negotiation program; S.2699, Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act, to reauthorize the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and Geriatrics Academic Career Awards; H.R.4393, Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act, to promote comprehensive immigration reform to help support the foreign-born workforce needed across long-term care and other sectors; H.R.6231, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to extend and modernize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to address workforce shortages; S.3265, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to extend and modernize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to address workforce shortages; S.3159, Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act, to establish a temporary fee for LTC pharmacies to mitigate impacts of the Medicare Part D drug negotiation program; H.R.5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, to create a new H-2C nonimmigrant visa program for positions have gone unfilled in essential industries, such as health care and long-term care; H.R. 664421st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to clarify provisions that could threaten the viability of existing seniors housing units; S. 2651, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to clarify provisions that could threaten the viability of existing seniors housing units; H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Actto promote voluntary agreements, worker choice, and free enterprise, and prevent mandatory arbitration in the private sector; S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act, to promote voluntary agreements, worker choice, and free enterprise, and prevent mandatory arbitration in the private sector; H.R. 1689, TPS Extension Act, to designate Haiti for temporary protected status through April 2029; S. 4386, ADVICE Act, to allow states and apprenticeship sponsors to collect and analyze key data on wages, retention, and completion rates; S. 4409, START Act, to accelerate the registration process for new apprenticeship programs; H. Res. 1299, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to clarify provisions that could threaten the viability of existing seniors housing units; H.R. 8662, Assisted Living Affordability, Choice, Community, Empowerment, Savings and Support Act (ACCESS Act), to address concerns that would reduce access to senior housing and impose federal regulatory oversight; S. 4479, Assisted Living Affordability, Choice, Community, Empowerment, Savings and Support Act (ACCESS Act), to address concerns that would reduce access to senior housing and impose federal regulatory oversight; S. 2120, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, to reauthorize key senior legislation, including a new White House Conference on Aging, multigenerational engagement activities, and initiatives addressing social isolation.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HR 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Support for H-2B program reform Support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
- H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 4393 - The Dignity Act of 2025 - Seeking a delay in the termination of humanitarian programs, such as the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians, and other programs that are currently providing parolees the ability to live and work in the United States. - H.R. 1689 / S. 4814 - A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Discussions to promote secure borders and pro-growth immigration policies. Discussion to support the agricultural workforce. H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 9535, Securing Agricultures Workforce Act of 2026. H.R. 4394, Dignity Act.
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Allow qualified individuals in TPS and DACA programs to adjust to lawful permanent status. Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, H.R. 5494. Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream or DIGNITY ACT, H.R. 4393.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, H.R. 5494. Dignity Act, H.R. 4393.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
Monitor development of immigration reform legislation Monitor President Trump's executive actions on immigration Support the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) Support the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Support for H.R. 1689, to direct DHS to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Monitor development of immigration reform legislation Monitor President Trump's executive actions on immigration Support the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) Support the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Support for H.R. 1689, to direct DHS to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. Submitted comment on DHS NPRM Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (91 FR 8616, Docket No. USCIS-2025-0370) In support of protecting the current legal workforce while finding pathways for vetted foreign workers to fill positions that are needed to ensure economic growth and expansion. In support of streamlined work permit processes which reduce backlogs while maintaining stringent security standards. In support of the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to modernize the nations workforce development system, create data-based solutions and ensure federal resources align with the needs of todays economy. In support of the expansion of apprenticeships to support a wide range of industries, improved processes that remove bureaucratic hurdles and effectively communicate opportunities to prospective applicants. In support of expanding on-the-job training incentives and elevating high-quality career paths that encourage individual skills and experience.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform and proposals. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Asylum reform. Legal Pathways for Workers initiative. DACA/Dreamers. H.R. 4393, DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 5267/S. 3525, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Macy and David Prouty to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. H.R. 1163, The Prove It Act of 2025.
Client expense: $790,000 · 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
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 3227, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 H.R. 4393, To secure the border and reform the Immigration laws H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement H.R. 8013, Keep Innovators in America Act H.R. 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 Notice of proposed rulemaking, Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States (91 Fed. Reg. 15,454-15,501, March 27, 2026) Notice of proposed rulemaking, Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants (91 Fed. Reg. 8,616-8,700, February 23, 2026) Notice and request for comments, Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (90 Fed. Reg. 57,208-57,211, December 10, 2025) Various issues relating to immigration policy and reforms; H-1B Visa Program; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; J-1 Programs; visa reform; implementation of the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-86); high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agricultural guest workers; temporary non-agricultural guest workers; optional practical training program; regulatory proposals impacting the H-1B and other employment-based visa programs; regulatory proposals that will impede work authorization of individuals legally present in the United States
Client expense: $16,950,000 · 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)
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Workforce development legislation. Regulatory issues. Surface Transportation Reauthorization. H.R.4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025. H.R.5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Nursing Home Reform (Better Way) Appropriations related outreach Support of the 21st Century Long-Term Care Caucus Outreach to DOL in Support of LTC Apprenticeships Programs Workforce Related Matters Advocacy around Observations Stays Advocacy around LTC workforce and AL with Senate Aging Committee DOL, Employment and Training - National Apprenticeship Enhancements Train More Nurses Act The American Apprenticeship Act Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Workforce Improvement Act The Caring for Seniors Act National Nursing Workforce Center Act Care Across Generations Act HR 1, One Big Beautiful Act Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) The Pathways to Health Careers Act (H.R. 5370) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (S. 2759/H.R. 5283) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) National Nursing Workforce Center Act (S. 1482/H.R. 4407) Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (Provisions of bill signed into law in reconciliation package - H.R. 1) Following TPS, H-1B and other immigration related updates from Hill and Admin Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H. R. 7961) Department of Education NPRM, which includes a proposed change to the definition of what counts as a professional degree Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266) Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 5621) Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act (H.R. 7106) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (S. 2759/H.R.5283) Train More Nurses Act (S. 547/H.R.5052) Dept of Education Final Rule on Student Loan Program DOL Overtime Rule DOL Joint Employer Rule under FSLA Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act (H.R.8626) The Apprenticeship Data Value Improvements to Create Employment (ADVICE) Act The Streamlining Timely Apprenticeship Registration and Transparency (START) Act
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to food industry workforce, workforce shortage, immigration, work permits, apprenticeships, WIOA reauthorization Issues related to wage and hour policies, OSHA policies, NLRB policies Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO Act), H.R. 20/S. 852 H.R. 1319 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Businesses Act H.R. 4896/S. 2613 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 5408/S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act
Client expense: $584,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Support for H-2B program reform Support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
- H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 4393 - The Dignity Act of 2025 - Seeking a delay in the termination of humanitarian programs, such as the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians, and other programs that are currently providing parolees the ability to live and work in the United States. - H.R. 1689 / S. 4814 - A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.1151, Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, to expand eligible uses of education savings accounts for career development; S.756, Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, to expand eligible uses of education savings accounts for career development; H.R.1812, Care Across Generations Act, to establish grants for long-term care facilities to co-locate or partner with childcare centers for intergenerational activities; H.R.1177, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to update the WOTC, increase the credit percentages and add additional credits for employers; S.492, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to update the WOTC, increase the credit percentages and add additional credits for employers; S.473, Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act, to promote senior socialization and combat isolation; H.R.2036, Credit for Caring Act, to establish a tax credit for family caregivers of up to $5,000 to help offset long-term care expenses; S.925, Credit for Caring Act, to establish a tax credit for family caregivers of up to $5,000 to help offset long-term care expenses; S.852, Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, to prevent legislation that would exacerbate workforce challenges among senior living providers; H.R.2036, Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, to prevent legislation that would exacerbate workforce challenges among senior living providers; H.R.2572, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act, to increase transparency by requiring unions to register salts with the Department of Labor (DOL); H.R.3000, Caring for Seniors Act, to increase affordability of assisted living and invest in workforce development programs; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to establish tax-savings programs to help seniors afford long-term care and to promote workforce development programs; H.R.138, Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, to allow health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts to be used by adult children on medical expenses for their parents; S.1565, Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, to allow health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts to be used by adult children on medical expenses for their parents; S.2762, Supporting Our Seniors Act, to establish a National Advisory Commission on long-term care services for seniors and individuals in need of support for activities of daily living; S.2120, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, to reauthorize the Older Americans Act and support programs to address social isolation and loneliness; H.R.5031, Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act, to establish a temporary fee for LTC pharmacies to mitigate impacts of the Medicare Part D drug negotiation program; S.2699, Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act, to reauthorize the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and Geriatrics Academic Career Awards; H.R.4393, Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act, to promote comprehensive immigration reform to help support the foreign-born workforce needed across long-term care and other sectors; H.R.6231, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to extend and modernize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to address workforce shortages; S.3265, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, to extend and modernize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to address workforce shortages; S.3159, Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act, to establish a temporary fee for LTC pharmacies to mitigate impacts of the Medicare Part D drug negotiation program; H.R.5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, to create a new H-2C nonimmigrant visa program for positions have gone unfilled in essential industries, such as health care and long-term care; H.R. 664421st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to clarify provisions that could threaten the viability of existing seniors housing units; S. 2651, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to clarify provisions that could threaten the viability of existing seniors housing units; H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Actto promote voluntary agreements, worker choice, and free enterprise, and prevent mandatory arbitration in the private sector; S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act, to promote voluntary agreements, worker choice, and free enterprise, and prevent mandatory arbitration in the private sector; H.R. 1689, TPS Extension Act, to designate Haiti for temporary protected status through April 2029; S. 4386, ADVICE Act, to allow states and apprenticeship sponsors to collect and analyze key data on wages, retention, and completion rates; S. 4409, START Act, to accelerate the registration process for new apprenticeship programs; H. Res. 1299, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to clarify provisions that could threaten the viability of existing seniors housing units; H.R. 8662, Assisted Living Affordability, Choice, Community, Empowerment, Savings and Support Act (ACCESS Act), to address concerns that would reduce access to senior housing and impose federal regulatory oversight; S. 4479, Assisted Living Affordability, Choice, Community, Empowerment, Savings and Support Act (ACCESS Act), to address concerns that would reduce access to senior housing and impose federal regulatory oversight.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HR 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HR 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Discussions to promote secure borders and pro-growth immigration policies. Discussion to support the agricultural workforce. H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 9535, Securing Agricultures Workforce Act of 2026. H.R. 4394, Dignity Act.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Border security H.R.4393, Dignity Act H.R.5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act High skilled immigration Immigration enforcement and compliance Immigration reform
Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Immigration issues-comprehensive immigration reform; H-2B visas; Guestworker Visas; Employment verification; Temporary Protective Status; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program; Dignity; H.R.1589, American Dream and Promise Act of 2025; H.J. Res. 23, S.J. Res. 8, EAD Auto Extend Rule CRA; H.R.2641, the Day 1, Dollar 1 E-Verify Act; H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.4393, To secure the border and reform the immigration laws; H.R.5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act; H.R.5098, Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025; S.4620, Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
Client expense: $216,377 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Regulations; H-1B visas; H-2B visas; J-1 visas; DHS H-2B Regulations; American Dream and Promise Act; Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act; DIGNITY Act; Essential Worker Immigration Act; Temporary Protected Status issues; CHNV Parole; Changes to EAD Policies; Changes to E-verify; BEACON Act (pre-introductions discussions) Support for Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494).
Client expense: $2,246,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
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. H.R. 4943: Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025.
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)
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 251 - Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1201 - Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 - To reform the H-2A worker program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4393 - DIGNITY Act of 2025 H.R. 5283 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 6305 - High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act H.R. 7682 - Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2026 H.R. 8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9310 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 S. 2 - Secure America Act S. 709 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1151 - Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 S. 1292 - Save Our Seafood Act S. 2759 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 4620 - Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 S. 4637 - Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act Matters concerning or related to: EB-3 Visa Issues; H-2B Visa Issues; H-2A Visa Issues; BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Issues; H-1B Issues; TN Visa Issues; E Visa Issues; Consular Processing Issues; State Department Visa Interview Issues; U.S. Labor Department Office of Foreign Labor Certification Processing Issues; USCIS Processing Issues; Regulatory proposals that would amend the eligibility requirements of the H-2A program; Social Media Guidance affecting F and J visa applicants; legislation that would amend how dependent spouses and children are counted under the annual employment-based immigrant visa quotas; legislative proposals that would address the annual appropriations for the U.S. Department of Labor; legislative proposals that would address the annual appropriations for the U.S. Department of State; legislative proposals that would create exemptions from the H-2B quota for certain employers; legislative proposals that would allow non-seasonal employment opportunities to meet the eligibility requirements of the H-2A program; legislative proposals that would implement premium processing options at the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification; regulatory proposals that would temporarily increase the number of available H-2B visas; regulatory proposals that would alter the duration of status for certain nonimmigrant visa holders; proposals to provide for greater flexibility with respect to filing USCIS visa petitions; regulatory proposals that define when a foreign national is eligible to file for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Employment & Training Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 4393 - Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 (DIGNIDAD Dignity Act of 2025) State-Sponsored VISA Pilot Program Act - not yet introduced.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Immigration
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 reform; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; H-2B Visa Program and cap relief; H-2A Visa Program; J-1 Programs; E-Verify program; border security; visa reform; implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); 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; 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
Client expense: $19,750,000 · 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)
2026 · first_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform and proposals. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Asylum reform. Legal Pathways for Workers initiative. DACA/Dreamers.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Murphy and Scott Mayer to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. H.R. 1163, The Prove It Act of 2025.
Client expense: $870,000 · 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
2026 · first_quarter · Immigration
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 reform; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; H-2B Visa Program and cap relief; H-2A Visa Program; J-1 Programs; E-Verify program; border security; visa reform; implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); 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; 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
Client expense: $19,750,000 · 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)
2026 · first_quarter · Immigration
Support for H-2B program reform; support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494); and Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of protecting the current legal workforce while finding pathways for vetted foreign workers to fill positions that are needed to ensure economic growth and expansion. In support of streamlined work permit processes which reduce backlogs while maintaining stringent security standards. In support of the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to modernize the nations workforce development system, create data-based solutions and ensure federal resources align with the needs of todays economy. In support of the expansion of apprenticeships to support a wide range of industries, improved processes that remove bureaucratic hurdles and effectively communicate opportunities to prospective applicants. In support of expanding on-the-job training incentives and elevating high-quality career paths that encourage individual skills and experience.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Nursing Home Reform (Better Way) Appropriations related outreach Support of the 21st Century Long-Term Care Caucus Outreach to DOL in Support of LTC Apprenticeships Programs Workforce Related Matters Advocacy around Observations Stays Advocacy around LTC workforce and AL with Senate Aging Committee DOL, Employment and Training - National Apprenticeship Enhancements Train More Nurses Act The American Apprenticeship Act Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Workforce Improvement Act The Caring for Seniors Act National Nursing Workforce Center Act Care Across Generations Act HR 1, One Big Beautiful Act Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) The Pathways to Health Careers Act (H.R. 5370) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (S. 2759/H.R. 5283) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) National Nursing Workforce Center Act (S. 1482/H.R. 4407) Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (Provisions of bill signed into law in reconciliation package - H.R. 1) Following TPS, H-1B and other immigration related updates from Hill and Admin Health Care Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2954) Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H. R. 7961) Department of Education NPRM, which includes a proposed change to the definition of what counts as a professional degree Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266) Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 5621) Enhancing Skilled Nursing Facilities Act (H.R. 7106)
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)