A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45). Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA3). Opposition of H.R.20/S.567: the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Support for H.R.2826/S.1261: the Save Local Business Act. Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry. Concerns with the WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43). Concerns with the efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings a electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle. Concerns with the FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74). Support for H.J. Res. 116/S.J. Res. 63: the Joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking. Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board. Support for H.J. Res. 14: the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule. Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Opposition to the blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft. Concerns with ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13).

Client expense: $637,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office

No bill number. Lobbied in support of pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the construction industry. No bill number. Lobbied on bipartisan infrastructure law and implementation relating to workforce development, project labor agreements and FAA. No bill number. Lobbied on worker misclassification. No bill number. Lobbied on project labor agreements. No bill number. Lobbied on federal prevailing wage. No bill number. Lobbied on the implementation of the PLA Executive Order. No bill number. Lobbied for Davis-Bacon definition and project labor agreements. No bill number - Advocated in support of unionized mining efforts across the country and the further expansion of utilizing critical mineral resources. No bill number - Advocated for the use of project labor agreements and other factors for offshore wind construction on the OCS. No bill number. Lobbied on implementation of the IIJA programs. No bill number. Advocated on the Justice 40 initiative and justice involved re-rentry programs. No bill number. Lobbied for workplace standards for construction workers on GSA jobsites. No bill number. Lobbied for youth apprenticeship programs. S. 567. Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Bill in full. H.R. 20. Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Bill in full. H.R. 2851. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023. A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act), to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Bill in full. S. 2122. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023. A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act), to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Bill in full. S. 2363. Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act. A bill to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs and provide support and incentives to help employees establish such programs. Bill in full. No bill number. Lobbied on pension & healthcare issues impacting construction workers. No bill number. Lobbied on the issue of childcare affordability for construction workers. No bill number. Lobbied on the issue of mental health crisis and opioid epidemic in the construction industry. No bill number. Lobbied on the issue of paid sick leave for construction workers. No bill number. Lobbied for the inclusion of registered apprenticeship utilization on military construction projects. No bill number. Lobbied on veteran use of GI bill benefits for registered apprenticeship. No bill number. Lobbied on "second chance" workforce development as well as the Climate Corps creation and impact on apprenticeship and apprenticeship readiness. No bill number. Lobbied on rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. H.J. Res. 116/ S.J. Res. 63 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation. Resolution in full. H.J. Res. 103. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects". Resolution in full. No bill number. The Dont STEAL Act. The draft legislation updates the penalties for wage theft violations to be commensurate with criminal theft law. Under this legislation, employers who willfully fail to pay their employees the wages they are owed, fail to compensate their employees for overtime work, or steal tips will face a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the crime. No bill number. Discussion draft. Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Lobbied on youth apprenticeship. No bill number. Lobbied on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the construction industry. No bill number. Lobbied on the CHIPS and Science Act and labor standards. No bill number. Lobbied on women in the construction industry and harassment in construction. No bill number. Lobbied on veteran hire in the construction industry. H.J. Res. 143. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects". Resolution in full. H.R. 7887. Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes. Bill in full. S. 4631. Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes. H.R. 9461. USA Workforce Investment Act. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training. Bill in full. S. 5078. The Homes Act. A bill to establish an independent entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to acquire and maintain distressed real estate to stabilize communities and increase the supply of affordable housing, and for other purposes. Lobbied on labor standards in the bill. H.R. 9662. The Homes Act. A bill to establish an independent entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to acquire and maintain distressed real estate to stabilize communities and increase the supply of affordable housing, and for other purposes. Lobbied on labor standards in the bill. No bill number. Lobbied for access to construction projects on domestic military installations. No bill number. Lobbied on housing proposal regarding application of prevailing wage. No bill number. Lobbied on Coos Bay Port project. HR 9334 - Steel Modernization Act of 2024 - To strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions. Entire bill. No bill number. Lobbied on the implementation of the inflation reduction act. HR 7752 - The Protected Time Off Act - To require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees. Entire bill.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

GIG Act (H.R.781), Issues related to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420). Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700). Executive Branch Nominations. Issues related to Department of Labor oversight. Issues related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversight. Issues related to independent contractors. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". (H.J.Res.116). A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (S.J.Res.63). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.4260). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R.8639). Issues related to warehouse inspections.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 H.R. 443, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act H.R. 1163/S. 1587, Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 1209/S. 537, Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act H.R. 3400, Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act H.R. 8028/S. 4477, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act H.R. 8540/S.5254, Child Care for American Families Act H.R. 8573, Union Members Right to Know Act H.R. 8639/S. 4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 8974, Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024 H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9302, the Worker Enfranchisement Act S. 532, National Right-to-Work Act S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.J.Res. 98/S.J.Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status H.J.Res. 116/S.J.Res. 63, CRA Resolution to invalidate regulation on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act H.J.Res. 147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" H.J. Res. 203, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) final rule on Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships. Draft legislation titled Healthy Families Act Draft legislation titled Working Families Flexibility Act Re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to be the Chair of the National Labor Relations Board Nomination of Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board Nomination for Camille Castro for the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate position Stay the effective date of overtime rule extension defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 32,842- 32,973, April 26, 2024) Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (88 Fed. Reg. 88,290-88,295, February 13, 2024) Proposed rule on Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, (84 Fed. Reg. 14,043-14,061, April 9, 2019) Interim final rule on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (healthcare settings); finalization (86 Fed. Reg. 32,376-32,628, June 21, 2021) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining classification of independent contractors and employees under FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 1,638-1,743, January 10, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Final rule regarding Representation-Case Procedures (88 Fed. Reg. 58,076-58,102, August 25, 2023) Proposed Rule, National Labor Relations Board; Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships (87 Fed. Reg. 66,890-66,933, November 4, 2022) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (89 Fed. Reg. 70,698, August. 30, 2024) Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); priorities for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-28); FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; USMCA Labor Council; east coast port labor negotiations; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential legislation on the minimum wage; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices; implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); implementation of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act; Executive Order 13999, Protecting Worker Health and Safety; Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; antitrust grounded in economic analysis; competition policy chapters in trade negotiations and associated agreements; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act section 19/13b; Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act; policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; transparency at the FTC; FTCs final Hart-Scott-Rodino rule; enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; noncompete clauses in employment contracts; regulation of digital platforms; Robinson-Patman Act-related policy and enforcement matters (P.L. 74-692); concerns related to FTC Trade Regulation Rule rulemaking; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (P.L. 118-50); policy matters related to the FTCs unfair and deceptive acts and practices authority; negative option rule; junk fee rule; pregnancy discrimination; oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); election procedures under the Railway Labor Act (P.L. 69-257); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and regulatory agenda; definition of labor organization under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (P.L. 86-257); employer work rules; joint employment; confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements; non-compete agreements; various rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); Second Chance Hiring and Reauthorization; National Labor Relations Act reform; International Labor Organization and the platform economy

Client expense: $22,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues impacting the trucking industry including preserving the independent contractor model, supply chain, and employee classification; H.R.20/S.567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023; H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; S.J.Res.63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Defending independent-contractor status; opposing the PRO Act, H.R. 20, S. 567; urging harmonization of the definition of employee for purposes of federal statutes, opposing the adoption of an ABC test for purposes of federal statutes; supporting S.J.Res. 63 and H.J.Res. 116; opposing the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act, H.R. 5402 and S. 2769; opposing the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, S. 3947; urging restriction of a company's involvement in providing portable benefits for independent contractors to large internet platform entities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; S.567/H.R.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/H.R.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; S.5208, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (H.J. Res. 147) Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)

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

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

Labor Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally-assisted construction projects Concerns with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies Discussion on general workforce development issues facing the construction industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39). Concerns with Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201) Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with the FAR Councils pay transparency notice of proposed rulemaking Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13) Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office

Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with OSHAs Rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20 and S. 567) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700, S. 1201) Concerns with the Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with the National Apprenticeship Act (S. 2122, H.R. 2851) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with blacklisting policies in federal appropriations packages Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39)

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

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office

Davis-Bacon Act Project Labor Agreements Pension Reform Multiemployer Pension Reform Act Right to Work Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Fair Playing Field Act Paid Sick Leave Paid Family Leave Apprenticeship National Apprenticeship Act Misclassification of Independent Contractors H.J.Res.103 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" H.J.Res.116 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"

Client expense: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

GIG Act (H.R.781), Issues related to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420). Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700). Executive Branch Nominations. Issues related to Department of Labor oversight. Issues related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversight. Issues related to independent contractors. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". (H.J.Res.116). A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (S.J.Res.63). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.4260). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R.8639). Issues related to warehouse inspections.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, overtime and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 20/S. 567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and Advance Grants. Pandemic risk insurance/business interruption insurance. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-169, fines and officer liability. H.R. 1612/S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act. Nomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor. H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act. FTC Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking. H.R. 3734, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. S. 2488, Raise the Wage Act of 2023. H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the NLRB rule relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." H.J. Res. 116/S.J. Res. 63, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the Dept. of Labor rule relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act." H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act. H.J. Res. 166/S.J. Res. 97, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the Dept. of Labor rule relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees." NLRB nominations. S. 2785, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023.

Client expense: $820,000 · 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

Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status rulemaking (H.J. Res. 98, S.J. Res. 49) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues impacting the trucking industry including preserving the independent contractor model, supply chain, and employee classification; H.R.20/S.567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023; H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; S.J.Res.63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues impacting the trucking industry including preserving the independent contractor model, supply chain, and employee classification; H.R.20/S.567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023; H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; S.J.Res.63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act."

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3482: PORTABLE BENEFITS FOR INDEPENDENT WORKERS PILOT PROGRAM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1696: PORTABLE BENEFITS FOR INDEPENDENT WORKERS PILOT PROGRAM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HJ RES 116: PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE LABOR RELATING TO "EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT"; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION SJ RES 63: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE LABOR RELATING TO "EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT"; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION RIN 1235-AA43/88FR 1638: EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE FINAL RULE GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING WORKER CLASSIFICATION

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S.J. Res 49 and H.J. Res. 98 resolutions to overturn Department of Labor Joint Employer Rule. Support S.J. Res 63 and H.J. Res. 116 resolutions to overturn Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule. Support S. 1201/H.R. 2700, the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize our nations labor policies to match the needs of the 21st century worker and workforce by promoting growth and innovation, ensuring that our laws protect workers rather than union bosses, and allowing Americans to take home more of the money they earn. Support S. 991, the National Labor Relations Board Reform Act, which would end the partisanship by the NLRB by increasing the number of Board members from five to six evenly split between republicans and democrats; imposing new term limits for Board members; require four Board members to approve all decisions; restrain the NLRBs General Counsel and encourage quick resolution of cases before the Board. Support H.R. 1163/S. 1587, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, which would address fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with OSHAs Rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN: 1218-AD40) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 20 and S. 567) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including the Boards Lion Elastomers decision Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700, S. 1201) Concerns with the Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with the National Apprenticeship Act (S. 2122, H.R. 2851) Opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, S. 2488) Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with blacklisting policies in federal appropriations packages Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft

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

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to food industry workforce, workforce shortage, registered apprenticeship programs, second chance hiring, asylum seekers/refugees NLRA policies Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO Act) - H.R. 20/S. 567 Wage and Hour policies Employee non-compete clauses S. 1664 - Healthy Families S. 728 - Paycheck Fairness Joint employer, S.J.Res. 49/H.J.Res. 98 H.R. 7367 - Overtime Pay Flexibility Act Independent contractor, S.J. Res. 63/H.J.Res. 116 OSHA policies Warehouse Worker Protection Act, S. 5208/S. 4260/H.R. 8639

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Support for policies that promote independent work Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Support for portable benefits policies

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Labor Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule (RIN 3084-AB74) Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Support for the joint resolution to nullify OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (H.J. Res. 147) Support for H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)

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

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

Labor Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39) Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 567, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 2826, S. 1261) Concerns with government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally-assisted construction projects Concerns with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies Discussion on general workforce development issues facing the construction industry Concerns with WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43) Concerns with NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, including its decision in Lion Elastomers Concerns with NLRB members recusal obligations Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39). Concerns with Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices Support for the Employee Rights Act (HR 2700, S 1201) Opposition to the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728) Concerns with Labor HHS appropriations package Support for the joint resolution to nullify the "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" rulemaking (H.J. Res. 116, S.J. Res. 63) H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (HR 7784) Support for labor riders within the Labor HHS FY25 appropriations package Concerns with the Biden Administrations re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board Concerns with the FAR Councils pay transparency notice of proposed rulemaking Support for H.J. Res. 147, a challenge to OSHAs Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act Opposition to blacklisting language in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act discussion draft Concerns with the ETAs proposed rule, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN 1205-AC13)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 20/S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 H.R. 443, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act H.R. 1163/S. 1587, Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act H.R. 1209/S. 537, Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act H.R. 2700/S. 1201, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2826/S. 1261, Save Local Business Act H.R. 3400, Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act H.R. 5967, Unemployment Integrity Act of 2023 H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 7367, Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act H.R. 8028/S. 4477, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act H.R. 8540, Child Care for American Families Act H.R. 8573, Union Members Right to Know Act H.R. 8639/S. 4260, Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 8974, Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024 H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9302, Worker Enfranchisement Act S. 532, National Right-to-Work Act S. 781, Tipped Employee Protection Act S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.J.Res. 98/S.J.Res. 49, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status H.J.Res. 116/S.J.Res. 63, CRA Resolution to invalidate regulation on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act H.J.Res. 147, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" H.J. Res. 203, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) final rule on Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships Draft legislation titled Healthy Families Act Draft legislation titled Working Families Flexibility Act Re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to be the Chair of the National Labor Relations Board Nomination of Joshua Ditelberg to the National Labor Relations Board Nomination for Camille Castro for the Participant and Plan Sponsor Advocate position Stay the effective date of overtime rule extension defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 32,842- 32,973, April 26, 2024) Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (88 Fed. Reg. 88,290-88,295) Proposed Rule on Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, (84 Fed. Reg. 14,043-14,061, April 9, 2019) Interim final rule on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (healthcare settings); finalization (86 Fed. Reg. 32,376-32,628, June 21, 2021) Proposed Amendments to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (87 Fed. Reg. 9,005-9,021, February 17, 2022) Final Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining classification of independent contractors and employees under FLSA (89 Fed. Reg. 1,638-1,743, January 10, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Final Rule regarding Representation-Case Procedures (88 Fed. Reg. 58,076-58,102, August 25, 2023) Proposed Rule, National Labor Relations Board; Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships (87 Fed. Reg. 66,890-66,933, November 4, 2022) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (89 Fed. Reg. 70,698, August. 30, 2024) Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act (P.L. 94-435) Form Amendments; priorities for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (P.L. 113-28); FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; USMCA Labor Council; East Coast port labor negotiations; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential legislation on the minimum wage; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; corporate consolidation through serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; restart notice and comment process on the proposed rulemaking for HSR filing process; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices; implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); implementation of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act; Executive Order 13999, Protecting Worker Health and Safety; Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; competition policy chapters in trade negotiations and associated agreements; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) section 19/13b authority; Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act; policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; transparency at the FTC; enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; noncompete clauses in employment contracts; regulation of digital platforms; Robinson-Patman Act related policy and enforcement matters (P.L. 74-692); concerns related to FTC Trade Regulation Rule rulemaking; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (P.L. 118-50); changes to the FTCs Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act merger filing rule; policy matters related to the FTCs unfair and deceptive acts and practices authority; pregnancy discrimination; oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); election procedures under the Railway Labor Act (P.L. 69-257); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and regulatory agenda; definition of labor organization under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (P.L. 86-257); employer work rules; joint employment; confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements; non-compete agreements; various rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); Second Chance Hiring and Reauthorization; National Labor Relations Act reform; International Labor Organization and the platform economy

Client expense: $14,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

GIG Act (H.R.781), Issues related to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420). Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700). Executive Branch Nominations. Issues related to Department of Labor oversight. Issues related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversight. Issues related to independent contractors. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". (H.J.Res.116). A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (S.J.Res.63). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.4260). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R.8639). Issues related to warehouse inspections.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors and Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects - February 17, 2001. Davis-Bacon Act. Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. Proposal to expand Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - February 6, 2009. H.R. 1209/S.537: the Fair and Open Competition Act. H.R. 20/S. 567: the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. Apprenticeship Programs, generally. Apprenticeship Requirements on Federal Contracts. Workforce development, generally. Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces/Blacklisting policies. Fair Labor Standards Act. National Labor Relations Act. DOL-OSHA (Reg.) Title: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN: 1218-AD39). Executive Order 14063: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (RIN: 1235-AA40). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58). FAR Council (Reg.) Title: Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (RIN: 9000-AO40). DOL-WHD Reg (Title): Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (RIN: 1235-AA43). DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; (RIN 1235-AA34) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. OSHA compliance and enforcement, generally. DOL Secretary of Labor nominee, Julie Su. Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - CHIPS Incentives Program - Commercial Fabrication Facilities. Policy changes made by the NLRB that would impact free speech, open debate, the right to cast a vote privately, and the promise of a workplace free from harassment. H.R. 2700/S. 1201: the Employee Rights Act. H.R. 720: the Davis Bacon Repeal Act. NLRB (Reg.) Title: Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status (RIN: 3142-AA21). NLRB (Reg.) Title: Joint Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act (RIN: 3142-AA13). Health and Safety, generally. DOL-OSHA (Reg.) Title: Worker Walkaround Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45). DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN: 1235-AA39). DOL-WHD (Reg.) Title: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees (RIN: 1235-AA20). DOL-ETA (Reg.) Title: National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (RIN: 1205-AC13). National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, generally. Treasury-IRS (Reg.) Title: Increased Credit or Deduction Amounts for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN: 1545-BQ54). H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization, generally. H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." H.J.Res.103: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation." Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, generally. H.R. 6585: Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". H.R. 7784: Start Applying Labor Transparency Act. H.R. 7367: Overtime Pay Flexibility Act. NLRB interpretations that would protect harassing behavior in the workplace and create potential conflicts with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. NLRB members recusal obligations. Concerns with efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. NLRBs decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryc, Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle. Senate HELP Committee Chairs announcement to hold a vote to authorize investigations into major corporations labor practices. National Labor Relations Board Chair nominee, Lauren McFerran. H.J.Res.147: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process." H.J.Res.166: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees." H.J.Res.132: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects." S. 4260: Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Executive Order 14126: Investing in America and Investing in American Workers. H.R. 9461: USA Workforce Investment Act. H.R. 9085: the Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024. H.R. 7198: the Prove It Act of 2024. H.R. 9031: the Assurance for Small Business Act of 2024. H.R. 9032: the Enhanced Regulatory Flexibility Assessment Act. H.R. 9030: the Regulatory Agenda Clarity Act. H.R. 8033: the Regulatory Transparency for Small Business Act. H.R. 9033: the LABOR Act of 2024. H.J.Res.203: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Representation-Case Procedures: Election Bars; Proof of Majority Support in Construction Industry Collective-Bargaining Relationships". East and Gulf Coast ports strike negotiations, generally.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues impacting the trucking industry including preserving the independent contractor model, supply chain, and employee classification; H.R.20/S.567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023; H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; S.J.Res.63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.J. Res. 103, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation; entire resolution. Implementation of Department of Labor final rule entitled, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (89 FR 1638, January 10, 2024). Implementation of Department of Labor final rule entitled, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (88 FR 57526, August 23, 2023). U.S. Department of Labor Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (89 FR 3118, January 17, 2024). S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act, a bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices; entire bill. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Proposed Rule "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (89 FR 70698, August 30, 2024). H.R. 2851, the National Apprenticeship Act, a bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices; entire bill. S.J. Res. 63, a resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; entire resolution. H.R. 720, the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, legislation to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. S. 3941, the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. H.J. Res. 116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; entire resolution. H.R. 2826, the Save Local Business Act, a bill to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; entire bill. S. 4631, the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act, legislation to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations; entire bill and Committee substitute amendment. H.R. 7887, the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act, legislation to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations; entire bill.

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

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

H.R. 2851, the National Apprenticeship Act, legislation to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act), to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices; entire bill. S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act, legislation to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act), to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices; entire bill. H.J. Res. 103, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation; entire resolution. H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, legislation to amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; entire bill. Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed rule entitled, Personal Protective Equipment in Construction (88 FR 46706, July 20, 2023). Wage and Hour Division final rule entitled, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (89 FR 1638, January 10, 2024). U.S. Department of Labor Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (89 FR 3118, January 17, 2024). Exercise of authority under section 6(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act to assess the competitive impact of the misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors. H.R. 720, the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, legislation to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. S. 3941, the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. H.J. Res. 116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; entire resolution. S. J. Res. 63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; entire resolution. H.R. 7887, the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act, legislation to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations; entire bill. S. 4631, the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act, legislation to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations; entire bill. Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled, National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (89 FR 3118, January 17, 2024). U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Proposed Rule "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (89 FR 70698, August 30, 2024). Department of Labor final rule entitled, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations (88 FR 57526, August 23, 2023). General education concerning the impact on the construction industry of classifying workers as independent contractors versus employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety & Health Act, and the Internal Revenue Code. Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed rule entitled, Personal Protective Equipment in Construction (88 FR 46706, July 20, 2023).

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

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

Implementation of Final Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR Council) rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). H.R. 1209 the Fair and Open Competition Act, legislation to vitiate President Biden's Executive Order 14063 creating a presumption favoring use of Project Labor Agreements on large scale federal construction projects"; entire bill. S. 537, the Fair and Open Competition Act, legislation to vitiate President Biden's Executive Order 14063 creating a presumption favoring use of Project Labor Agreements on large scale federal construction projects"; entire bill. General education concerning the benefits of project labor agreements for large scale government construction projects. S.J. Res. 63, a resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; entire resolution. H.J. Res. 132, a resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; entire resolution.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

No bill number. Lobbied in support of pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the construction industry. No bill number. Lobbied on bipartisan infrastructure law and implementation relating to workforce development, project labor agreements and FAA. No bill number. Lobbied on worker misclassification. No bill number. Lobbied on project labor agreements. No bill number. Lobbied on federal prevailing wage. No bill number. Lobbied on the implementation of the PLA Executive Order. No bill number. Lobbied for Davis-Bacon definition and project labor agreements. No bill number - Advocated in support of unionized mining efforts across the country and the further expansion of utilizing critical mineral resources. No bill number. Lobbied on workforce hubs. No bill number - Advocated for the use of project labor agreements and other factors for offshore wind construction on the OCS. No bill number. Lobbied on implementation of the IIJA programs. No bill number. Advocated on the Justice 40 initiative and justice involved re-rentry programs. No bill number. Lobbied for workplace standards for construction workers on GSA jobsites. No bill number. Lobbied for youth apprenticeship programs. S. 567. Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Bill in full. H.R. 20. Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. This bill expands various labor protections related to employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Bill in full. H.R. 2851. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023. A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act), to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Bill in full. S. 2122. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023. A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act), to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Bill in full. S. 2363. Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act. A bill to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs and provide support and incentives to help employees establish such programs. Bill in full. No bill number. Lobbied on pension & healthcare issues impacting construction workers. No bill number. Lobbied on the issue of childcare affordability for construction workers. No bill number. Lobbied on the issue of mental health crisis and opioid epidemic in the construction industry. No bill number. Lobbied on the issue of paid sick leave for construction workers. No bill number. Lobbied for the inclusion of registered apprenticeship utilization on military construction projects. No bill number. Lobbied on the nomination of Julie Su to be Secretary of Labor. No bill number. Lobbied on veteran use of GI bill benefits for registered apprenticeship. No bill number. Lobbied on "second chance" workforce development as well as the Climate Corps creation and impact on apprenticeship and apprenticeship readiness. No bill number. Lobbied on rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. H.J. Res. 116/ S.J. Res. 63 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation. Resolution in full. H.J. Res. 103. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects". Resolution in full. No bill number. The Dont STEAL Act. The draft legislation updates the penalties for wage theft violations to be commensurate with criminal theft law. Under this legislation, employers who willfully fail to pay their employees the wages they are owed, fail to compensate their employees for overtime work, or steal tips will face a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity of the crime. No bill number. Discussion draft. Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Lobbied on youth apprenticeship. No bill number. Lobbied on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the construction industry. No bill number. Lobbied on the CHIPS and Science Act and labor standards. No bill number. Lobbied on women in the construction industry and harassment in construction. No bill number. Lobbied on veteran hire in the construction industry. H.J. Res. 143. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects". Resolution in full. H.R. 7887. Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes. Bill in full. S. 4631. Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act or the ACCESS Act. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes. H.R. 9461. USA Workforce Investment Act. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training. Bill in full. S. 5078. The Homes Act. A bill to establish an independent entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to acquire and maintain distressed real estate to stabilize communities and increase the supply of affordable housing, and for other purposes. Lobbied on labor standards in the bill. H.R. 9662. The Homes Act. A bill to establish an independent entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to acquire and maintain distressed real estate to stabilize communities and increase the supply of affordable housing, and for other purposes. Lobbied on labor standards in the bill. No bill number. Lobbied for access to construction projects on domestic military installations. No bill number. Lobbied on housing proposal regarding application of prevailing wage. No bill number. Lobbied on Coos Bay Port project. HR 9334 - Steel Modernization Act of 2024 - To strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions. Entire bill. No bill number. Lobbied on the implementation of the inflation reduction act.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; S.567/H.R.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/H.R.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; S.5208, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Defending independent-contractor status; opposing the PRO Act, H.R. 20, S. 567; urging harmonization of the definition of employee for purposes of federal statutes, opposing the adoption of an ABC test for purposes of federal statutes; supporting S.J.Res. 63 and H.J.Res. 116; opposing the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act, H.R. 5402 and S. 2769; opposing the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, S. 3947; urging restriction of a company's involvement in providing portable benefits for independent contractors to large internet platform entities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Davis-Bacon Act Project Labor Agreements Pension Reform Multiemployer Pension Reform Act Right to Work Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Fair Playing Field Act Paid Sick Leave Paid Family Leave Apprenticeship National Apprenticeship Act Misclassification of Independent Contractors H.J.Res.103 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" H.J.Res.116 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"

Client expense: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Tax Relief and Reform Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - SBE Council continues to support U.S. Senate passage. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721) - Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small-and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanent repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Regulation Basel III Endgame Implementation - SBE Council has expressed concern and opposition to the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Regulation II as Proposed by the Federal Reserve: Opposed the notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Regulation II, which sets standards for debit card fee regulation. Urged the Federal Reserve to withdraw the proposal. Expressed opposition to further lower the cap on debit card interchange fees from 21 cents to 14.4 cents per transaction, which would harm small financial institutions and small business consumers. Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to Overturn the Department of Labors Independent Contractor Rule: SBE Council supported H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63 to nullify the rule. Continue to express concern about the effects of the final rule on entrepreneurship and the economy, and support general efforts in the House and Senate to promote and strengthen independent work and self-employment. DOL's Proposed Overtime Rule: Expressed concern about the final rule, support of the CRA to overturn the rule, and communicated to the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division about the need to delay implementation due to sudden and painful impact on small businesses and legal challenges to the rule. OSHA Walkaround Rule - Oppose the final rule, and efforts in the Congress to implement the rule. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826) - Support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567) - Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act - SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act, and continue to communicate concerns about widespread non-compliance due to lack of knowledge in the small business community. Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - SBE Council opposed the final rule. SBE Council continues to educate lawmakers about the effects of PLA's on small business competition, to taxpayers and the efficacy of completing federal construction and infrastructure projects. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Pre-Merger Reporting Requirement Proposed Rule - SBE Council continue to oppose the rule and to point out that the FTC mistakenly certified that small businesses will not be affected by the significant changes being proposed, therefore the rule needs to be pulled. National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) Funding - SBE Council supports efforts by House and Senate appropriators to hold the line on increased funding for the NLRB. Voiced support for language that would disallow funds to be used for implementation of the final "joint employer" rule. Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees - SBE Council continues to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198) - SBE Council continues to support House passage of the legislation, which gives small businesses a more effectual voice in federal rulemakings and strengthens federal government accountability when proposed regulations impact small businesses. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rule - SBE Council continues to express concerns about intrusive government control of the internet as proposed by the rule and Section 214 regulations under the proposal. The Credit Card Competition Act - SBE Council continues to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576) - SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to further regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act - Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act) - Support the legislation in the House and Senate. Privacy Policy - Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. SBE Council expressed opposition to H.R. 8818, the American Rights Privacy Act. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799) - SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Voiced ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage, lack of choices, and dwindling choices in many markets against the backdrop of challenging economic conditions. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799) - Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688) - Continue to support full House passage. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001)- Continue to support full House and Senate passage. Telehealth Coverage: Urged the Drug Enforcement Administration to expedite the release of a revised proposed rule to permit and regulate the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth, which is crucial for access to mental health, substance use disorder, and other telehealth care. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800) - Support full House passage. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797) - Supported full House passage. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801) - Support full House passage. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798) - Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799) - Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264) - Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP Commented on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning proposed modifications to the rules of practice for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Urged USPTO to consider the input of small inventors and innovative entrepreneurial firms. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles - Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from the principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act - SBE Council supports the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology BEAD Program Implementation - SBE Council continues to voice concern about the National Telecommunications and Information Administrations rate regulation provisions for broadband internet service that was specifically prohibited by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216) - Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) - Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G.

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

Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act; S.567/HR.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/HR.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; S.J.Res.49/H.J.Res.98, Resolution to nullify the NLRB's joint employer rule; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)

Client expense: $101,954 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

General labor policy and regulatory issues; H.R.2826, Save Local Business Act; H.R.7784, Start Applying Labor Transparency Act; S.567/HR.20, Protecting the Right to Organize Act; S.4260/HR.8639, Warehouse Worker Protection Act; NLRB Cemex Decision; S.J.Res.49/H.J.Res.98, Resolution to nullify the NLRB's joint employer rule; H.J.Res.116/S.J.Res.63, Resolution to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that sets the enforcement standard DOL will use for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); H.J.Res.147, Resolution to nullify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration Rule "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process;" Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking (RIN 1218-AD39); Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees Final Rule (RIN 1235-AA39); Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Final Rule (RIN 1218-AD45); Labor Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)

Client expense: $101,954 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR 3482: PORTABLE BENEFITS FOR INDEPENDENT WORKERS PILOT PROGRAM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1696: PORTABLE BENEFITS FOR INDEPENDENT WORKERS PILOT PROGRAM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HJ RES 116: PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE LABOR RELATING TO "EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT"; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION SJ RES 63: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE LABOR RELATING TO "EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT"; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION RIN 1235-AA43/88FR 1638: EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE FINAL RULE GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING WORKER CLASSIFICATION

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

GIG Act (H.R.781), Issues related to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842/S.420). Employee Rights Act (H.R. 2700). Executive Branch Nominations. Issues related to Department of Labor oversight. Issues related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversight. Issues related to independent contractors. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". (H.J.Res.116). A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (S.J.Res.63). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.4260). Warehouse Worker Protection Act (H.R.8639). Issues related to warehouse inspections.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD-2020-0007) Deceptive or Unfair Earnings Claims (FTC-2022-0020) H.R.5513/S.3018 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; All provisions S.J.Res.63 / H.J.Res.116 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Department of Labor Final Rule on Defining and Delimiting Exemptions to Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Requirements. H.J. Res. 98/S.J. Res. 49, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the NLRB rule relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status." H.J. Res. 116/S.J. Res. 63, Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval of the U.S. Dept. of Labor rule relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act." Department of Labor Final Rule on OSHA Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process.

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues impacting the trucking industry including preserving the independent contractor model, supply chain, and employee classification; H.R.20/S.567, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023; H.J.Res.116, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; S.J.Res.63, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act."

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE