Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023

Monitor H.R.471, the SHIP IT Act and H.R.1440 / S.694 the Clean and Safe Trucks Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (H.R.1440 / S.694) - support repealing the federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694: The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 - Relating to the removal of federal excise tax on new trucks purchased by businesses; Issues related to the promulgation of the IRC Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, including the timely issuance of the required regulations and supporting guidance; Issues related to federal support programs for commercial medium and heavy-duty fleets transitioning to low-emission or zero-emission vehicles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1440 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks S.694 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $19,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Support for H.R. 1440 and S. 694, legislation to repeal the current 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on the purchase of new trucks and trailers. Support for tax provisions included in H.R. 3938, "Build It in America Act" - R&D tax credit, interest deductibility, and bonus depreciation. Support for H.R. 7024, the "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act" with related business tax provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of entry-level driver training final rules (81 FR 88732, CFR Part 380, 383, 384), H.R. 2830/S. 656/H.R. 8371/H.R. 5914: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Expanded CDL training opportunities for Veterans) H.R. 3013: LICENSE Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Address skills testing delays by reducing administrative barriers to CDL) H.R. 1477/S. 722: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (118th Congress; Allow 529 College Savings Plans to be used for CDL training) H.R. 471: SHIP IT Act (118th Congress; Allow for separate WIOA grant for entry-level truck driver training) H.R. 2450: Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Income tax credits for truck drivers) H.R. 793: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs) S. 161: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs). H.R. 4738: Trucking Workforce Improvement Act (118th Congress - Repeal FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Standards) H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (118th Congress - Reauthorize the WIOA program) Section 422 of Title IV of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (118th Congress) H.R. 1440/S. 694 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Eliminate Federal Excise Tax on Trucking Equipment) S.1034/H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (118th Congress - Increase access to safe truck parking) Generally: Improved funding for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Implementation of rules governing the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Implementation of third-party examiners rules for CDL skills testing, Training Provider Eligibility for Veterans Affairs GI/Education Benefits

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Legislative proposals repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 1440/S. 694, "The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act") Legislative proposals affecting so-called "Right to Repair" (H.R. 906, "The REPAIR Act") Proposals, legislation and regulation which would establish new tax credits for electric commercial vehicles Legislative proposals combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 621/S. 154, "The PART Act") Proposals affecting rear under guards on heavy duty trucks Proposals, legislation and regulation affecting heavy-duty NOx emissions and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (H.R. 8998, "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025") Legislation which would disapprove EPAs de facto ZEV heavy-duty truck mandate (H.J.Res. 133/S.J.Res. 74) Legislative proposals to stop the costly and rushed FTC Vehicle Shopping Rule (H.R. 7101/S. 3014, "The FTC REDO Act") (H.R. 8773, "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025") Propo

Client expense: $1,649,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 1440/S. 694, "The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act") Relief under Section 473 of the Internal Revenue Code for interruptions in LIFO inventories (H.R. 700/S. 443, "The Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act") Preserve the ongoing availability of LIFO Repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes (S.1108, "The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023") Make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (H.R.4721/S.1706, "Main Street Tax Certainty Act") Proposals, legislation and regulation regarding electric vehicle tax credits and establishing new tax credits for electric commercial vehicles Business tax measures, bonus depreciation and interest deductibility (H.R. 7024, "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024")

Client expense: $1,649,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.1440/S.694 - the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act; H.R.1477/S.722 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act; H.R.2450 - the Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act; H.R. 4721/ S. 1706 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act; H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act; H.R. 8578 - Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act; H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act; and S. 1108 / H.R. 7035 - Death Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 8915 - Education and Workforce Freedom Act. Tax issues relating to Motor Carrier Tax, Highway Reauthorization, Highway Funding, Fuel Tax, Independent Contractors, Tolling, Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Federal Highway Trust Fund, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and the Biodiesel Tax Credit, and the Moving Expense Tax Deduction

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act, provisions related to Section 45W, 30C, 45X, 48C, Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Program, and Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant; H.R. 1440, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023, all provisions; S. 694, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023, all provisions; S. 4237, Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act, all provisions; H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, provisions related to Title II.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor H.R.471, the SHIP IT Act and H.R.1440 / S.694 the Clean and Safe Trucks Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (H.R.1440 / S.694) - support repealing the federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694: The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 - Relating to the removal of federal excise tax on new trucks purchased by businesses; Issues related to the promulgation of the IRC Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, including the timely issuance of the required regulations and supporting guidance; Issues related to federal support programs for commercial medium and heavy-duty fleets transitioning to low-emission or zero-emission vehicles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1034/H.R. 2367 (truck parking), H.R. 8505 (Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act) H.R. 20/S. 567 (Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act), H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to nullify the NLRB rule on Joint-Employer Status), H.J.Res. 116 (Cong'l Review Act disapproval of the Labor Dept Employee-Independent Contractor Classification) H.R. 1435/S. 2090 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act), H.R. 4468/S. 3094 (CARS Act), H.J.Res. 199/H.J.Res. 194/S.J.Res. 104 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to overrule NHTSAs CAFE standards) H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act) H.R. 9632 (CASH Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1034/H.R. 2367 (truck parking), H.R. 8505 (Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act) H.R. 20/S. 567 (Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act), H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to nullify the NLRB rule on Joint-Employer Status), H.J.Res. 116 (Cong'l Review Act disapproval of the Labor Dept Employee-Independent Contractor Classification) H.R. 1435/S. 2090 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act), H.R. 4468/S. 3094 (CARS Act), H.J.Res. 199/H.J.Res. 194/S.J.Res. 104 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to overrule NHTSAs CAFE standards) H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act) H.R. 9632 (CASH Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1034/H.R. 2367 (truck parking), H.R. 8505 (Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act) H.R. 20/S. 567 (Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act), H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to nullify the NLRB rule on Joint-Employer Status), H.J.Res. 116 (Cong'l Review Act disapproval of the Labor Dept Employee-Independent Contractor Classification) H.R. 1435/S. 2090 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act), H.R. 4468/S. 3094 (CARS Act), H.J.Res. 199/H.J.Res. 194/S.J.Res. 104 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to overrule NHTSAs CAFE standards) H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act) H.R. 9632 (CASH Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1034/H.R. 2367 (truck parking), H.R. 8505 (Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act) H.R. 20/S. 567 (Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act), H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to nullify the NLRB rule on Joint-Employer Status), H.J.Res. 116 (Cong'l Review Act disapproval of the Labor Dept Employee-Independent Contractor Classification) H.R. 1435/S. 2090 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act), H.R. 4468/S. 3094 (CARS Act), H.J.Res. 199/H.J.Res. 194/S.J.Res. 104 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to overrule NHTSAs CAFE standards) H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act) H.R. 9632 (CASH Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1034/H.R. 2367 (truck parking), H.R. 8505 (Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act) H.R. 20/S. 567 (Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act), H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to nullify the NLRB rule on Joint-Employer Status), H.J.Res. 116 (Cong'l Review Act disapproval of the Labor Dept Employee-Independent Contractor Classification) H.R. 1435/S. 2090 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act), H.R. 4468/S. 3094 (CARS Act), H.J.Res. 199/H.J.Res. 194/S.J.Res. 104 (Cong'l Review Act resolution to overrule NHTSAs CAFE standards) H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act) H.R. 9632 (CASH Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $19,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1440 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks S.694 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) - Support bill which restores Section 174 expensing for US-based R&D investments, full and immediate expensing for investments in machinery and equipment, the EBITDA-based business interest limitation under Section 163(j), makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income, and expands the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (H.R. 1477 / S. 722) - Support bill which expands the eligible uses of 529 tax-advantaged education savings account funds to cover costs associated with workforce training and credentialing programs. - American Innovation and Jobs Act - (S.866/H.R.2673) - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 - support bills to ensure manufacturers can fully deduct R&D expenses each year and expand the R&D tax credit for startups and small businesses. - The Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act (H.R. 2406/S. 1117) - Support bill which to make permanent allowing businesses to fully expense new investments in the year of purchase. - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (H.R.1440/S.694) - Support bill to repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers, which was established over 100 years ago. - The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1108/ H.R. 7035) - Support full and permanent repeal of the estate tax. - Main Street Certainty Act (S. 1706 / H.R. 4721) - Supporting the Section 199A the Small Business Deduction, makes permanent the tax deduction for qualified business income. (Under current law, the deduction expires after December 31, 2025.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for H.R. 1440 and S. 694, legislation to repeal the current 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on the purchase of new trucks and trailers. Support for tax provisions included in H.R. 3938, "Build It in America Act" - R&D tax credit, interest deductibility, and bonus depreciation. Support for H.R. 7024, the "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act" with related business tax provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1440/S.694 - the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act; H.R.1477/S.722 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act; H.R.2450 - the Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act; H.R. 4721/ S. 1706 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act; H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act; H.R. 8578 - Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act; H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act; and S. 1108 / H.R. 7035 - Death Tax Repeal Act. Tax issues relating to Motor Carrier Tax, Highway Reauthorization, Highway Funding, Fuel Tax, Independent Contractors, Tolling, Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Federal Highway Trust Fund, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and the Biodiesel Tax Credit, and the Moving Expense Tax Deduction

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative proposals repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 1440/S. 694, "The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act") Legislative proposals affecting so-called "Right to Repair" (H.R. 906, "The REPAIR Act") Proposals, legislation and regulation which would establish new tax credits for electric commercial vehicles Legislative proposals combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 621/S. 154, "The PART Act") Proposals affecting rear under guards on Heavy Duty trucks Proposals, legislation and regulation affecting heavy-duty NOx emissions and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (H.R. 8998, "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025") Legislation which would disapprove EPAs de facto ZEV heavy-duty truck mandate (H.J.Res. 133/S.J.Res. 74) Legislative proposals to stop the costly and rushed Vehicle Shopping Rule (H.R. 7101/S. 3014, "The FTC REDO Act") (H.R. 8773, "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025") Proposals, legislation and regulation regarding environmental regulations for Heavy Duty Trucks

Client expense: $1,168,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 1440/S. 694, "The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act") Relief under Section 473 of the Internal Revenue Code for interruptions in LIFO inventories (H.R. 700/S. 443, "The Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act") Repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes (S.1108, "The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023") Make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (H.R.4721/S.1706, "Main Street Tax Certainty Act") Proposals, legislation and regulation regarding electric vehicle tax credits and establishing new tax credits for electric commercial vehicles Business tax measures, bonus depreciation and interest deductibility (H.R. 7024, "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024")

Client expense: $1,168,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Implementation of entry-level driver training final rules (81 FR 88732, CFR Part 380, 383, 384), H.R. 2830/S. 656/H.R. 8371/H.R. 5914: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Expanded CDL training opportunities for Veterans) H.R. 3013: LICENSE Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Address skills testing delays by reducing administrative barriers to CDL) H.R. 1477/S. 722: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (118th Congress; Allow 529 College Savings Plans to be used for CDL training) H.R. 471: SHIP IT Act (118th Congress; Allow for separate WIOA grant for entry-level truck driver training) H.R. 2450: Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Income tax credits for truck drivers) H.R. 793: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs) S. 161: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs). H.R. 4738: Trucking Workforce Improvement Act (118th Congress - Repeal FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Standards) H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (118th Congress - Reauthorize the WIOA program) Section 422 of Title IV of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (118th Congress) H.R. 1440/S. 694 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Eliminate Federal Excise Tax on Trucking Equipment) S.1034/H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (118th Congress - Increase access to safe truck parking) Generally: Improved funding for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Implementation of rules governing the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Implementation of third-party examiners rules for CDL skills testing, Training Provider Eligibility for Veterans Affairs GI/Education Benefits

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act, provisions related to Section 45W, 30C, 45X, 48C, Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Program, and Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant; H.R. 1440, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023, all provisions; S. 694, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023, all provisions; S. 4237, Eliminate Lavish Incentives To Electric Vehicles Act, all provisions.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor H.R.471, the SHIP IT Act and H.R.1440 / S.694 the Clean and Safe Trucks Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694: The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 - Relating to the removal of federal excise tax on new trucks purchased by businesses; Issues related to the promulgation of the IRC Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, including the timely issuance of the required regulations and supporting guidance; Issues related to federal support programs for commercial medium and heavy-duty fleets transitioning to low-emission or zero-emission vehicles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1440 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks S.694 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (H.R.1440 / S.694) - support repealing the federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $19,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) - Support bill which restores Section 174 expensing for US-based R&D investments, the EBITDA-based business interest limitation under Section 163(j), and 100% 'bonus' depreciation under Section 168(k) through the end of 2025 on an elective retroactive, seamless basis. - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (H.R. 1477 / S. 722) - Support bill which expands the eligible uses of 529 tax-advantaged education savings account funds to cover costs associated with workforce training and credentialing programs. - American Innovation and Jobs Act - (S.866/H.R.2673) - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 - support bills to ensure manufacturers can fully deduct R&D expenses each year and expand the R&D tax credit for startups and small businesses. - The Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act (H.R. 2406/S. 1117) - Support bill which to make permanent allowing businesses to fully expense new investments in the year of purchase. - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (H.R.1440/S.694) - Support bill to repeal the federal excise tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers, which was established over 100 years ago. - The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1108) - Support full and permanent repeal of the estate tax. - Main Street Certainty Act (S. 1706 / H.R. 4721) - Supporting the Section 199A the Small Business Deduction - urging lawmakers to make this critical deduction permanent. - Support of re-instating the EBITDA standard for business interest deductions. Prior to January 1, 2022, businesses interest expense deductions were limited by section 163(j) to 30% of their earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Interest deductions are now limited to 30% of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT). By excluding depreciation and amortization, the stricter EBIT standard makes it more expensive for capital-intensive companies to debt finance and grow their businesses.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for H.R. 1440 and S. 694, legislation to repeal the current 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on the purchase of new trucks and trailers. Support for tax provisions included in H.R. 3938, "Build It in America Act" - R&D tax credit, interest deductibility, and bonus depreciation. Support for H.R. 7024, the "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act" with related business tax provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of entry-level driver training final rules (81 FR 88732, CFR Part 380, 383, 384), H.R. 2830/S. 656: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Expanded CDL training opportunities for Veterans) H.R. 3013: LICENSE Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Address skills testing delays by reducing administrative barriers to CDL) S. 722: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (118th Congress; Allow 529 College Savings Plans to be used for CDL training) H.R. 471: SHIP IT Act (118th Congress; Allow for separate WIOA grant for entry-level truck driver training) H.R. 2450: Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Income tax credits for truck drivers) H.R. 793: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs) S. 161: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs). H.R. 4738: Trucking Workforce Improvement Act (118th Congress - Repeal FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Standards) H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (118th Congress - Reauthorize the WIOA program) Section 422 of Title IV of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (118th Congress) H.R. 1440/S. 694 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Eliminate Federal Excise Tax on Trucking Equipment) S.1034/H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (118th Congress - Increase access to safe truck parking) Generally: Improved funding for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Implementation of rules governing the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Implementation of third-party examiners rules for CDL skills testing, Training Provider Eligibility for Veterans Affairs GI/Education Benefits

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 1440/S. 694, "The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act") Relief under Section 473 of the Internal Revenue Code for interruptions in LIFO inventories (H.R. 700/S. 443, "The Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act") Repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes (S.1108, "The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023") Make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (H.R.4721/S.1706, "Main Street Tax Certainty Act") Proposals, legislation and regulation regarding electric vehicle tax credits and establishing new tax credits for electric commercial vehicles Proposals, legislation and regulation affecting electric vehicle charging programs Business tax measures, bonus depreciation and interest deductibility (H.R. 7024, "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024")

Client expense: $1,441,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Legislative proposals repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 1440/S. 694, "The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act") Legislative proposals affecting so-called "Right to Repair" (H.R. 906, "The REPAIR Act") Proposals, legislation and regulation which would establish new tax credits for electric commercial vehicles Legislative proposals combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 621/S. 154, "The PART Act") Proposals affecting rear under guards on Heavy Duty trucks Proposals, legislation and regulation affecting heavy-duty NOx emissions and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (H.R. 4821, "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024")

Client expense: $1,441,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act; H.R.1440/S.694, the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act; H.R.2450 - the Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act; H.R.1477/S.722 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act; S. 1108 / H.R. 7035 - Death Tax Repeal Act; and H.R. 1568 / S. 758 - Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act. Tax issues relating to Motor Carrier Tax, Highway Reauthorization, Highway Funding, Fuel Tax, Independent Contractors, Tolling, Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, Federal Highway Trust Fund, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and the Biodiesel Tax Credit, and the Moving Expense Tax Deduction.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act, provisions related to Section 45W, 30C, 45X, 48C, Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Program, and Department Of Energy Ports Program; H.R. 1440, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023, all provisions; S. 694, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023, all provisions.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Monitor H.R.471, the SHIP IT Act and H.R.1440 / S.694 the Clean and Safe Trucks Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694: The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 - Relating to the removal of federal excise tax on new trucks purchased by businesses

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (H.R.1440 / S.694) - support repealing the federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1440/S. 694 (Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $19,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1440 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks S.694 - repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE