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Modern Worker Empowerment Act
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Modern Worker Empowerment Act This bill requires the use of common law rules in defining "employee" under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
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2021 · third_quarter · Small Business
Tax Reform and Tax and Budget Policy Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA): Continue to express support for the permanency of various provisions of the TCJA including Section 199A, lower personal tax rates, expensing provisions and estate tax changes. Main Street Certainty Act, H.R. 1381/S. 480: Support passage to make permanent the 20% small business deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Stepped-up Basis: Opposed efforts to eliminate stepped-up basis, as included within the Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion (STEP) Act in the Senate and House, H.R. 2286. Supported S. Amdt #3106 to S.Con Res. 14, the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution, introduced by Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) Expressed continued support for stepped-up basis. S. Con. Res. 14 - FY22 Budget Resolution: Opposed the legislation. Proposed Tax Increases Considered by House Ways and Means as Part of $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package: Opposed the proposals to raise rates on pass-throughs and C corporations, capping the Section 199A deduction, increases to the capital gains tax, imposition of capital gains at death, changes to TCJA death tax provisions, and corporate tax rates. Comprehensive Account Reporting of Financial and Bank Account Information to the IRS: Oppose Biden/U.S. Treasury reporting scheme, and efforts in the Congress to utilize such to pay for the $3.5 trillion spending package. PRO Act Tax Increase: Oppose efforts to include the PRO Act within an unemployment insurance reform measure in the $3.5 trillion package as a pay-for, which would mean higher taxes and costs for millions of small businesses. (The Wyden-Bennet proposal.) Affordable and Competitive Health Coverage Affordability/More Choices: Continue to urge members of Congress and the Administration to advance market-oriented reforms that will lower health coverage costs for small businesses and increase more flexible choices in the marketplace. Oppose efforts, generally, to impose new mandates and taxes that will add to small business costs and reduce access to health care. Price Controls on Drugs: Expressed opposition to efforts that place price controls on drugs either through Medicare negotiation, an international pricing mechanism, or drug importation. H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019: Oppose. Federal Government Procurement Escobar Amendment (#499) to the Rules Committee: Opposed the amendment. Regulation Expressed general concern to Congress and the Biden Administration about imposing new regulatory burdens on small businesses, and the impact during the fragile recovery period. Biden Executive Order on Competition: Expressed concern about the Promoting Competition in the American Economy Executive Order, as it is more about massive regulation than competition policy. COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Oppose efforts by the Administration and OSHA to oppose this mandate given the success of businesses working through this issue without government interference or a one-size-fits-all and punitive approach. PRO Act, H.R. 842/S.420: Oppose the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act, H.R. 4773: Support the legislation. Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069/S. 2973: Support the legislation. Fair and Open Competition Act, H.R. 1284/S. 403: Support the legislation. Privacy Legislation: Support a national framework for privacy that is inclusive and equitable to all industries. Comments to DOL to establish negotiated rulemaking committees to prepare proposed regulations for programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA): Filed comments supporting an inclusive approach to all educational providers including online courses and models of learning. American Choice and Online Innovation Act, H.R. 3816: Opposed the legislation. Ending Platforms Monopolies Act, H.R. 3825: Opposed the legislation. Platform Competition and Opportunity Act, H.R. 3826: Opposed the legislation. Nomination and Appointments DOL Wage and Hour Nominee: Expressed opposition to the candidacy of David Weil as DOL Wage and Hour Administrator, and his Senate confirmation. SBA Deputy Administration: Expressed support to the U.S. Senate for the nomination of Dilawar Syed to the post of Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Small Business
General Small Business Issues Infrastructure Bills - Voiced concerns about provisions in INVEST in American Act that could undermine small business competitiveness. PRO Act, S. 420 - Continue to voice opposition to the legislation whether advanced separately, or as part of the American Jobs Plan infrastructure package, or another spending vehicle. Expressed concern through congressional hearings - written testimony for the record. Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973 - Support the legislation. Antitrust Activity in House and Senate, including efforts focused on Big Tech - Expressed general concern about breaking up and hyper-regulating the technology platforms that are enabling small business survival, opportunity and growth during COVID-19 and the unintended consequences for small businesses and all consumers. Expressed concern to Congress and the Biden Administration about imposing new regulatory burdens generally on small businesses, and the impact during the fragile recovery period. Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) - Expressed opposition to the use of PLAs to Congress and Administration in federal procurement projects and forthcoming infrastructure plans through coalition letters, testimony for the record in congressional hearings. Fair and Open Competition Act, H.R. 1284 and S. 403 - Support the legislation. Taxes and Tax Reform Main Street Certainty Act, H.R. 1381 and S. 480 - Support passage of this bill to make permanent the 20% small business deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Tax Increases: Expressed concern to Congress and Biden Administration about raising taxes during the recovery period and its impact on small business survival, growth, capital access and investment. Specific tax proposals include raising individual rates, capital gains rates, corporate rates and elimination of stepped-up basis. Intellectual Property Protection Expressed opposition to petition before the World Health Organization to force U.S. based companies to give away their COVID-19 IP protections. Voiced opposition to the Biden Administrations support of the petition. Access to Broadband Infrastructure package: Urged Congress to allow all providers access to infrastructure dollars and not favor local government-owned networks. Also urged Congress not to use the infrastructure package as a vehicle for more regulation and red tape, which would slow deployment efforts. General Government Reform United States Postal Service: Continue to call attention to fiscal and other challenges at the USPS and how this impacts small businesses.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Small Business
Regulation Raise the Wage Act, H.R. 603 and S. 53 - Opposed House passage and Senate action. PRO Act, H.R. 842 and S. 420 - Oppose and opposed the legislation whether advanced separately, or as part of the American Jobs Plan infrastructure package. Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973 - Support the legislation. Antitrust Activity in House and Senate, including efforts focused on Big Tech - Expressed general concern about breaking up and hyper-regulating the technology platforms that are enabling small business survival, opportunity and growth during COVID-19. DOLs Independent Contractor Rule: Supported final rule advanced by the Department of Labor (DoL) in early January 2021, and opposed efforts by the incoming Administration to pull and repeal the rule. Expressed concern to Congress and the Biden Administration about imposing new regulatory burdens generally on small businesses, and the impact during the fragile recovery period. Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) - Expressed opposition to the use of PLAs to Congress and Administration in federal procurement projects and forthcoming infrastructure plans. Fair and Open Competition Act, H.R. 1284 and S. 403 - Support the legislation. Taxes and Tax Reform Opposed Retroactive Repeal of Net Operating Loss (NOL) Relief in CARES Act. Main Street Certainty Act, H.R. 1381 and S. 480 - Support passage of this bill to make permanent the 20% small business deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Tax Increases: Expressed concern to Congress and Biden Administration about raising taxes generally during the recovery and its impact on small business survival, growth, capital access and investment. Specific tax proposals include raising individual rates, capital gains rates, corporate rates. New Thresholds for Form 1099-K: Expressed concern about passage on new reporting thresholds associated with Form 1099-K in the American Rescue Plan, and support efforts to delay and reform thresholds. COVID Relief PPP: Supported additional relief dollars in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), extending the program to December 31, 2021, and changes to eligibility and thresholds to make it more inclusive to very small businesses and those with high overhead costs. EIDL Caps: Supported the move of the SBA to lift arbitrary COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) caps from $150,000 to $500,000. Access to Capital Title III Regulated Crowdfunding - Supported the reform changes advanced and made permanent by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking in March 2021. Intellectual Property Protection Expressed opposition to petition before the World Health Organization to force U.S. based companies to give away their COVID-19 IP protections. Bayh-Dole and March-in Rights: Provided comments to the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) affirming the principles, intention and mission of Bayh-Dole, and in support of NISTs proposed changes that maintain the principles and congressional intent. Access to Broadband Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program: Submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on how to implement the program smartly and efficiently to maximize access and support to intended targets. Nominations: Supported Expeditious Action to confirm a Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator. Supported Isabel Guzmans confirmation for SBA Administrator. General Government Reform United States Postal Service: Continue to call attention to fiscal and other challenges at the USPS and how this impacts small businesses.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Supported legislation to harmonize the various federal tests related to independent contractors vs. W-2 employees (H.R. 4069/S. 2973)
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Defending independent-contractor status; urging harmonized definition of "employee" for purposes of federal statutes; supporting the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, H.R. 4069 and S. 2973.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Supported legislation to remove travel agencies from a regulatory list of industries blocked from utilizing the Retail or Service Establishment exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act (H.R. 2506) and legislation to harmonize the various federal tests related to independent contractors vs. W-2 employees (H.R. 4069/S. 2973)
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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