NORTH AMERICAN EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EQUIPMENT DEALER

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

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Matched citations: H.R. 842

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

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Matched citations: S. 420

H.R. 4006, similar legislation, and executive action related to third party access of source code and software of off-road equipment. Our organization opposes this type of legislation.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4006

H.R. 4006, similar legislation, and executive action related to third party access of source code and software of off-road equipment. Our organization opposes this type of legislation.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4006

Under your proposed tax plan, you have endorsed a number of provisions which would be harmful to family owned businesses, including a large number of our Members. Specifically, we ask that you reconsider the following profound tax increases as these proposed changes would compound the financial and compliance burden on next generation family business owners including many of our Members: Death Tax Plan: Under your proposed tax plan, you have proposed a return to 2009 law for the death tax ($3.5 million exemption and 45% rate vs. $11.7 exemption for individuals/$23.4 million for couples in 2021 and 40% rate). This would more than triple the number of taxpayers currently subject to the death tax including many of our Members. Step up in basis repeal: Stepping up the basis of property protects next generation business owners from the potential of paying double taxes by virtue of a 40% death tax and then another large capital gains tax upon the sale or future passing on of the business. Such an action demands an immense amount of liquidity simply to pay the taxes on a business for which there has been to corresponding influx of cash as there would be in the event of a sale. Capital Gains Due at Death: Death is not a predictable event and when a business owner passes away, inheritors under your plan owe capital gains taxes as if a profitable sale of the family business had occurred. This presumes a high degree of liquidity that the average small business owner does not have and would jeopardize many family businesses. Taxing Capital Gains as Ordinary Income: A part owner of a large family business would potentially have to pay the ordinary income tax rate on a small business they inherited at death versus the capital gains tax rate. Again, this proposed policy presumes liquidity that the average small business owner does not have and would, as a result, jeopardize many family businesses. Repeal of LIFO (Last In/First Out): Any repeal of the Last In/First Out accounting method should not be adopted. There are approximately 10,000 businesses that use the LIFO method based on IRS statistics and most of the businesses that use the LIFO method are small businesses rather than large, publicly traded companies. We oppose HR 4006 and similar pieces of legislation allowing tampering with equipment.

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Matched citations: HR 4006

H.R. 4006, similar legislation, and executive action related to third party access of source code and software of off-road equipment. Our organization opposes this type of legislation.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4006

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

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Matched citations: H.R. 842

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 420

Under your proposed tax plan, you have endorsed a number of provisions which would be harmful to family owned businesses, including a large number of our Members. Specifically, we ask that you reconsider the following profound tax increases as these proposed changes would compound the financial and compliance burden on next generation family business owners including many of our Members: Death Tax Plan: Under your proposed tax plan, you have proposed a return to 2009 law for the death tax ($3.5 million exemption and 45% rate vs. $11.7 exemption for individuals/$23.4 million for couples in 2021 and 40% rate). This would more than triple the number of taxpayers currently subject to the death tax including many of our Members. Step up in basis repeal: Stepping up the basis of property protects next generation business owners from the potential of paying double taxes by virtue of a 40% death tax and then another large capital gains tax upon the sale or future passing on of the business. Such an action demands an immense amount of liquidity simply to pay the taxes on a business for which there has been to corresponding influx of cash as there would be in the event of a sale. Capital Gains Due at Death: Death is not a predictable event and when a business owner passes away, inheritors under your plan owe capital gains taxes as if a profitable sale of the family business had occurred. This presumes a high degree of liquidity that the average small business owner does not have and would jeopardize many family businesses. Taxing Capital Gains as Ordinary Income: A part owner of a large family business would potentially have to pay the ordinary income tax rate on a small business they inherited at death versus the capital gains tax rate. Again, this proposed policy presumes liquidity that the average small business owner does not have and would, as a result, jeopardize many family businesses. Repeal of LIFO (Last In/First Out): Any repeal of the Last In/First Out accounting method should not be adopted. There are approximately 10,000 businesses that use the LIFO method based on IRS statistics and most of the businesses that use the LIFO method are small businesses rather than large, publicly traded companies. We oppose HR 4006 and similar pieces of legislation allowing tampering with equipment.

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Matched citations: HR 4006

H.R. 4006, similar legislation, and executive action related to third party access of source code and software of off-road equipment. Our organization opposes this type of legislation.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4006

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 842

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 420

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 842

EDA has expressed its opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The PRO Act would drastically restructure Americas labor laws resulting in economic upheaval that would cost millions of American jobs, threaten vital supply chains, and greatly diminish opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bills attempts to achieve its primary objectives of increasing union density and union leverage at the bargaining table without regard for the negative impacts the legislation would have on workers, businesses, and the economy.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 420

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

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Matched citations: H.R. 2474

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2831

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

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Matched citations: H.R.3497

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies who import and export goods including but not limited to equipment and agricultural commodities. To this end, EDA supports congressional adoption of the USMCA, United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement, H.R.5430.

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Matched citations: H.R.5430

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6559

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6800

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6886