WAGES Act of 2026

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

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

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

H.R. 8624/S. 4463: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act of 2026. Public Law No. 117-78: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

Issues related to tax incentives and regulatory improvements for apprenticeship programs; H.R.8624/S.4463, WAGES Act of 2026.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Emails and meetings with U.S. Department of Labor on CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program. Reviewed Appendix A document and Final Apprenticeship documents of CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program, reviewed and provided updates to Technology Integrator documents for the U.S. Department of Labor in support of the approval of the CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program. Reviewed H.R. 8624 (Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act) (WAGES Act of 2026) Reviewed S. 4463 (Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act) (WAGES Act of 2026)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Emails and meetings with U.S. Department of Labor on CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program. Reviewed Appendix A document and Final Apprenticeship documents of CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program, reviewed and provided updates to Technology Integrator documents for the U.S. Department of Labor in support of the approval of the CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program. CEDIA submitted a comment letter and a limited-energy associations comments letter for the docket on the Economic Classification Policy Committee's recommendations for the 2027 revision of the North American Industry Classification System. CEDIA provided comments for the Docket ID: USBC-2026-0133 "North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) - Updates for 2027" and specifically on Proposal Number USBC-2024-0032-0019 Sector 23 Construction - Limited Energy Systems. Reviewed H.R. 8624 (Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act) (WAGES Act of 2026) Reviewed S. 4463 (Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act) (WAGES Act of 2026) CEDIA was part of an industry associations joint petitioners motion for extension of time to file comments before the FCC in the matter of ET Docket 21-232 "Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program." CEDIA researched and submitted comments for ET Docket 21-232 "Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program." CEDIA was part of an industry comment letter made up of organizations representing stakeholders throughout the U.S. business events industry with comments on the FCC's Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in "Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program, ET Docket No. 21-232.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Emails and meetings with U.S. Department of Labor on CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program. Reviewed Appendix A document and Final Apprenticeship documents of CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program, reviewed and provided updates to Technology Integrator documents for the U.S. Department of Labor in support of the approval of the CEDIA Technology Integrator Apprenticeship Program. CEDIA submitted a comment letter and a limited-energy associations comments letter for the docket on the Economic Classification Policy Committee's recommendations for the 2027 revision of the North American Industry Classification System. CEDIA provided comments for the Docket ID: USBC-2026-0133 "North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) - Updates for 2027" and specifically on Proposal Number USBC-2024-0032-0019 Sector 23 Construction - Limited Energy Systems. Reviewed H.R. 8624 (Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act) (WAGES Act of 2026) Reviewed S. 4463 (Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act) (WAGES Act of 2026) CEDIA was part of an industry associations joint petitioners motion for extension of time to file comments before the FCC in the matter of ET Docket 21-232 "Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program." CEDIA researched and submitted comments for ET Docket 21-232 "Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program." CEDIA was part of an industry comment letter made up of organizations representing stakeholders throughout the U.S. business events industry with comments on the FCC's Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in "Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program, ET Docket No. 21-232.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 623 / S. 191 - The LICENSE Act; H.R. 5408 / S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act; H.R. 2954 / S. 1537 - Veterans Transition to Trucking Act; H.R. 3055 - TRANSPORT Jobs Act; H.R. 4049 S. 3846 - Employer Directed Skills Act; H.R. 5109 - The TWICE Act; H.R. 982 - Warriors to Workforce Act; H.R. 5295 - ACCESS Act; H.R. 5296 - BUILDS Act; H.R. 5297 - PARTNERS Act; H.R. 5563 - DRIVE Safe Act; H.R. 1232 / S. 533 - National Right-to-Work Act; H.R. 1319 / S. 2228 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.R. 1320 - Modern Worker Security Act; H.R. 20 / S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act; H.R. 5656 - A bill to grant the Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico eligibility to issue CDLs; H.R. 1962 / S. 893 - Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act; H.R. 4500 - HELP Act; H.R.6691 - Ceasing Age-Based (CAB) Trucking Restrictions Act; H.R. 4896 / S. 2613 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act; S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 - Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act; H.R. 8210 - Stronger Workforce for America Act; S. 4409 - Streamlining Timely Apprenticeship Registration and Transparency (START Act); S. 4386 - Apprenticeship Data Value Improvements to Create Employment (ADVICE) Act; H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act; and H.R. 9237 / S. 4744 - Take Care of Americas Veterans Act - provisions related to apprenticeships and on the job training. Implementation of P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - provisions related to workforce Pell Grants. Other workforce and labor issues included Hours of Service reform, Independent Contractors, Truck Driver Shortages, Veteran Employment Training Act, the NLRB, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 33/S. 199, United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act H.R. 684, Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act H.R. 1177/S. 492, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act H.R. 1340/S. 3332, More Homes on the Market Act H.R. 2089/S. 1839, Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term Holding H.R. 2854/S. 1686, Neighborhood Homes Investment Act H.R. 2940/S. 4506, Advancing Water Reuse Act H.R. 6055/S. 1642, Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act H.R. 7450/S. 3605, Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act H.R. 8101/S. 4221, Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA) H.R. 8624/S. 4463, Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act of 2026 H.R. 8714, Skill Savings Account Act of 2026 H.R. 8780, Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act S. 796, Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act S. 1605, International Competition for American Jobs Act S. 3931, Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act Potential legislation to extend and expand the advanced manufacturing investment credit in section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code Proposed Rule, Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service: Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Applicable After 2022, (89 Fed. Reg. 75,062-75,243, Sept. 13, 2024) (as corrected by 89 Fed. Reg. 104,909-104,915, Dec. 26, 2024) Proposed Rule, Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service: Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, (91 Fed. Reg. 5,160-5,207, Feb. 4, 2026) Interim Guidance on Special Depreciation Allowance for Qualified Production Property, I.R.S. Notice 2026-16, 2026-11 I.R.B. 685 Recommendations for Items to be Included on the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan, I.R.S. Notice 2026-23, 2026-15 I.R.B. 804 Various issues relating to implementation and administration of the major business and international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21); Internal Revenue Code; clean fuel production credit section 45Z; implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P. L. 117-169); Department of the Treasurys approach to tax deregulation; implementation of the OECD-brokered side-by-side arrangement to exempt U.S.-headquartered companies from Pillar Twos global minimum tax rules; Government of Belgiums consideration of a digital services tax; extraterritorial application of Australias new public country-by-country reporting (PCBCR) regime to U.S. companies; renewed multilateral dialogue on the taxation of the digital economy; withdrawal or suspension of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards Accounting Standards Update 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures; tax audit and enforcement practices of Mexicos Tax Administration Service (SAT) and Italys Milan Public Prosecutor (MPP)

Client expense: $16,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

GOOD GOVERNMENT: White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation. Supporting Rural Communities, H. Res. 1182: Supported House passage of the resolution. WORKFORCE ISSUES: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Faster Labor Contracts Act, H.R. 5408: Opposed House passage of the legislation. Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans (Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives): Expressed support for a proposed rulemaking to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Submitted Comments to Department of Labor (DOL) on Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: Expressed support for the proposed rule changes on independent contractors. President Trumps Executive Order on PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV: Expressed support for the initiative. ACCESS TO CAPITAL: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Submitted Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations [R-1887]: SBE Council welcomed the re-proposal as a substantive improvement over the 2023 version and made slight recommendations. Submitted Comments to the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees, and interim final order, Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. SBE Council expressed support for these actions. TAX POLICY: Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. H. Res. 1156 which Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families: Supported the House resolution. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. BUSINESS STARTUP AND GROWTH: SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Submitted Comments to Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on Making Improvements to the Premerger Notification and Report Form: Urged the agencies to consider maintaining the current HSR form and system, as potential changes have not been substantiated with failures, problems or flaws. AI AND TECHNOLOGY Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. SECURE Data Act (Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act), H.R. 8413: Welcomed the introduction of comprehensive data privacy legislation. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Oppose the legislation. REGULATORY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Supported House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644: Supported House amendment to the Senate-passed bill and final bill that went into law. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation. Earnings Claims Rulemaking and Business Opportunity Rule: Continue to express concerns about these Biden-Era regulatory efforts that remain on the Federal Trade Commissions regulatory agenda Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Support the legislation. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OPERATIONS: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Support the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE: HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, S. 2658: Expressed concern about the legislation. Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, S. 1954: Expressed concern about the legislation. Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act, S. 3014: Expressed concern about the legislation. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. TRADE AND GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS: Submitted coalition comments to U.S. Department of Commerce on Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (91 FR 2443): Urged the Administration to refrain from imposing tariffs on semiconductors and downstream consumer and commercial technology products.

Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, White House Office

Advocated for the restoration of energy efficiency tax incentives, including the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, 45L Tax Credit for Builders of Energy Efficient Homes, and 179D commercial energy efficiency deduction. In addition, we advocated for the introduction of a bill that would provide a tax incentive for workforce training in the skilled trades. This bill has not yet been introduced. Advocated for the WAGES Act - (H.R. 8624 and S. 4463) would create a refundable payroll tax credit to help employers offset the cost of hiring and training apprentices. Met with Congressman Moran's (R-TX) office to discuss.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocated generally for continued and increased funding for Perkins Career and Technical Education Grants. Advocated for the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including expanded access and funding for On the Job Training Contracts. Advocated specifically for H.R.4049 and S.3846, the Employer-Directed Skills Act. This bill would establish employer-directed skills accounts under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The new program would allow employers to select their trainees and type of training they receive, with training subject to local workforce board approval. Upon completion, employers would commit to hiring trainees. Employers also receive reimbursement for training costs, up to 50 percent of total costs. Advocated for WAGES Act (H.R. 8624 and S. 4463) would create a refundable payroll tax credit to help employers offset the cost of hiring and training apprentices. Met with Rep. Moran's (R-TX) office to discuss.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocated generally for continued and increased funding for Perkins Career and Technical Education Grants. Advocated for the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including expanded access and funding for On the Job Training Contracts. Advocated specifically for H.R.4049 and S.3846, the Employer-Directed Skills Act. This bill would establish employer-directed skills accounts under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The new program would allow employers to select their trainees and type of training they receive, with training subject to local workforce board approval. Upon completion, employers would commit to hiring trainees. Employers also receive reimbursement for training costs, up to 50 percent of total costs. Advocated for WAGES Act (H.R. 8624 and S. 4463) would create a refundable payroll tax credit to help employers offset the cost of hiring and training apprentices. Met with Rep. Moran's (R-TX) office to discuss.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Definition of independent contractor; H.R.2126, S.1064, Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA); Paid Leave; Family Medical Leave; Joint Employer; S.383, JOBS Act of 2025; H.R.1633, Workforce Reentry Act; S.852, H.R.20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025; H.R.1151, S.756, Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act; H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Overtime regulations; H.R.1156, Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act; H.R.1119, Unemployment Integrity Act; WIOA Reauthorization; Davis-Bacon Related Acts regulations; H.R.5408, S.844, Faster Labor Contracts Act; H.R.4154, Employee Rights Act; H.R.4148, To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect; H.R.4424, SHIELD Act; S.2511, College Transparency Act; H.R.5206, S.2731, Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025; H.R.2870, Working Families Flexibility Act; H.R.2299, S.2267, Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act; H.R.6453, ADA 30 Days to Comply Act; S.4907, TRADES Act; H.R.8210, A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026; H.R.8624,S. 4463, WAGES Act of 2026

Client expense: $216,377 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE

S. 4463, Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act of 2026 Issues related to corporate tax reform, global taxation, and R&E tax.

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to tax incentives and regulatory improvements for apprenticeship programs; H.R.8624/S.4463, WAGES Act of 2026.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Worked with the U.S. Department of Labor on establishing an apprenticeship program for CEDIA and the industry. Outreach to sponsor's office on H.R.8304 (CREATES Act.) Outreach to Senate sponsor's office on S.4463 (WAGES Act of 2026.)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Outreach to Senate sponsor's office on S.4463 (WAGES Act of 2026.)

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

Government targets: SENATE

Worked with the U.S. Department of Labor on establishing an apprenticeship program for CEDIA and the industry. Reviewed and signed on to association coalition sign-on letter on semiconductor tariffs. Section 232 Investigation of imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Drafted CEDIA comment letter to the FCC and participated in an industry coalition to address foreign routers included on the FCC Covered List expansion. CEDIA hosted a FCC Routers webinar on May 6, 2026, for its members. Outreach to Senate sponsor's office on S.4463 (WAGES Act of 2026)

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Work with the U.S. Department of Labor on establishing an apprenticeship program for CEDIA and the industry. Outreach to sponsor's office on H.R.8304 (CREATES Act.) Participate in an industry coalition to address routers and signed on to an association coalition sign-on letter on semiconductor tariffs. Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment. CEDIA hosted a FCC Routers webinar on May 6, 2026, for its members. Outreach to Senate sponsor's office on S.4463 (WAGES Act of 2026.)

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 8624/S. 4463: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act of 2026.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 4463, the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs; entire bill. H.R. 8624, the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act of 2026, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs; entire bill.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8624, the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs; entire bill. S. 4463, the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs; entire bill.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE