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Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act was reintroduced in November 2021 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.
Source: Senate LDA
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Association Health Plans Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Association Health Plans Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated for guidance implementing the 2020 year-end COVID-19 stimulus law (H.R. 133) that would enable as many deserving 501(c)(6) organizations as possible to access relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Requested that SBA define 501(c)(6) lobbying receipts as revenue generated by the nonprofit for the express purpose of financing lobbying activities; define lobbying activities under the same parameters set by the Lobbying Disclosure Act; and clarify that the timeframe for PPP qualifying conditions should be the most recent tax year that ended prior to February 15, 2020. Advocated that Congress expand eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include most Section 501(c) nonprofit organizations, not just 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(6) entities. (H.R. 1319) Advocated that Congress extend the deadline for applying for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to May 31.
David’s Law
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated for guidance implementing the 2020 year-end COVID-19 stimulus law (H.R. 133) that would enable as many deserving 501(c)(6) organizations as possible to access relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Requested that SBA define 501(c)(6) lobbying receipts as revenue generated by the nonprofit for the express purpose of financing lobbying activities; define lobbying activities under the same parameters set by the Lobbying Disclosure Act; and clarify that the timeframe for PPP qualifying conditions should be the most recent tax year that ended prior to February 15, 2020. Advocated that Congress expand eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include most Section 501(c) nonprofit organizations, not just 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(6) entities. (H.R. 1319) Advocated that Congress extend the deadline for applying for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to May 31.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Association Health Plans Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Association Health Plans Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Association Health Plans Act of 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated that Congress include funding for temporary COBRA continuation coverage. Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated that Congress include funding for temporary COBRA continuation coverage in the next COVID relief package. The requested action by Congress would help recently unemployed or furloughed Americans affected by the pandemic keep their employment-based health coverage while the nation continues to weather this unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations. Advocated for H.R. 133, which passed both the House and Senate in December and expanded PPP access to 501(c)(6) entities meeting certain conditions.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations.
Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations. Advocated for H.R. 133, which passed both the House and Senate in December and expanded PPP access to 501(c)(6) entities meeting certain conditions.
Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations.
Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
CARES Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
CARES Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
CARES Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Brand USA Extension Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding (S. 2203, Brand USA Extension Act), signed into law Dec. 20, 2019.
Skills Renewal Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Skills Renewal Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Skills Renewal Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.
Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Advocated that Senate leaders make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Advocated that Senate leaders make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act was reintroduced in November 2021 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Advocated that Senate leaders make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act was reintroduced in November 2021 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Advocated that Senate leaders make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act was introduced in 2020 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated that Congress include funding for temporary COBRA continuation coverage. Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Advocated that Senate leaders to make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Advocated that Senate leaders to make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated as part of a travel industry coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S. and mitigate damage to the travel and tourism industry brought on by COVID-19.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans. Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2019 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans. Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated in favor of reasonable increase in the salary threshold for overtime eligibility. ASAE supports the DOL proposed overtime rule issued in March 2019 that intends to raise the annual minimum salary requirements for the FLSAs white collar (executive, administrative, and professional) overtime exemptions to $35,308 ($679 per week), up from the current annual minimum of $23,660 ($455 per week).
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding.
Advocated in favor of reasonable increase in the salary threshold for overtime eligibility. ASAE supports the DOL proposed overtime rule issued in March 2019 that intends to raise the annual minimum salary requirements for the FLSAs white collar (executive, administrative, and professional) overtime exemptions to $35,308 ($679 per week), up from the current annual minimum of $23,660 ($455 per week).
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the JOLT Act.
Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated in favor of reasonable increase in the salary threshold for overtime eligibility. Based on the federal governments inflation calculator, ASAE has suggested that an inflation-adjusted minimum salary level of $30,830 would be an appropriate threshold for overtime eligibility moving forward.
Worked with the Visit U.S. Coalition to urge the administration to take steps to reverse the downward trajectory of inbound travel to the U.S. Advocated against the State Department's proposal to heighten scrutiny of visa applicants' social media histories.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES via AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated in favor of full repeal of the Cadillac tax, a 40 percent excise tax on high-cost health care plans that is set to take effect in 2020 as part of the Affordable Care Act. Advocated in favor of legislative language to strengthen Association Health Plans (AHPs). Submitted comments to Department of Labor on proposal to expand AHPs. Supported final rule on AHPs issued by DOL in June.
Advocated in favor of reasonable increase in the salary threshold for overtime eligibility. Based on the federal governments inflation calculator, ASAE has suggested that an inflation-adjusted minimum salary level of $30,830 would be an appropriate threshold for overtime eligibility moving forward.
Advocated for guidance implementing the 2020 year-end COVID-19 stimulus law (H.R. 133) that would enable as many deserving 501(c)(6) organizations as possible to access relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Requested that SBA define 501(c)(6) lobbying receipts as revenue generated by the nonprofit for the express purpose of financing lobbying activities; define lobbying activities under the same parameters set by the Lobbying Disclosure Act; and clarify that the timeframe for PPP qualifying conditions should be the most recent tax year that ended prior to February 15, 2020. Advocated that Congress expand eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include most Section 501(c) nonprofit organizations, not just 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(6) entities. (H.R. 1319) Advocated that Congress extend the deadline for applying for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to May 31.
Advocated that Congress include funding for temporary COBRA continuation coverage in the next COVID relief package. The requested action by Congress would help recently unemployed or furloughed Americans affected by the pandemic keep their employment-based health coverage while the nation continues to weather this unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations. Advocated for H.R. 133, which passed both the House and Senate in December and expanded PPP access to 501(c)(6) entities meeting certain conditions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated as part of a travel industry coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S. and mitigate damage to the travel and tourism industry brought on by COVID-19.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.
Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations.
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding (S. 2203, Brand USA Extension Act), signed into law Dec. 20, 2019.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocated in favor of associations, including 501(c)(6) trade and professional organizations, to be included in the Paycheck Protection Program to provide assistance for associations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding.
Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated for repeal of unrelated business income tax on fringe benefits provided by tax-exempt organizations to employees (enacted as part of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans. Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.
Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated for repeal of unrelated business income tax on fringe benefits provided by tax-exempt organizations to employees (enacted as part of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans. Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor last year.
Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated for repeal of unrelated business income tax on fringe benefits provided by tax-exempt organizations to employees (enacted as part of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans. Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor last year.
Advocated for repeal of unrelated business income tax on fringe benefits provided by tax-exempt organizations to employees (enacted as part of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated for repeal of unrelated business income tax on fringe benefits provided by tax-exempt organizations to employees (enacted as part of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). Advocated for repeal of nonprofit excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million. ASAE also requested that the Treasury Department issue guidance establishing a grandfather rule for tax-exempt entities that applies to amounts paid pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect prior to Nov. 3, 2017. This would mirror the grandfather clause included in the tax law for executive compensation contracts of publicly held corporations.
Advocated in favor of reasonable increase in the salary threshold for overtime eligibility. ASAE supports the DOL proposed overtime rule issued in March 2019 that intends to raise the annual minimum salary requirements for the FLSAs white collar (executive, administrative, and professional) overtime exemptions to $35,308 ($679 per week), up from the current annual minimum of $23,660 ($455 per week).
Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans. Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor last year.
Advocated in favor of legislation to reform the US Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE believes exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in nonprofit organizations that receive tax-deductible donations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Advocated for a delay and additional guidance/changes to provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dealing with siloing of unrelated business income tax (UBIT) and transportation and parking "fringe" benefits. Also advocated for legislation and/or regulatory guidance grandfathering tax-exempt organizations from the excise tax on executive compensation over $1 million.
Advocated against restrictions on government agency attendance at mission-related association conferences.
Advocated in favor of full repeal of the Cadillac tax, a 40 percent excise tax on high-cost health care plans that is set to take effect in 2020 as part of the Affordable Care Act. Advocated in favor of legislative language to strengthen Association Health Plans (AHPs). Submitted comments to Department of Labor on proposal to expand AHPs. Supported final rule on AHPs issued by DOL in June.
Monitored legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE argues exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in organizations that receive tax-deductible contributions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Advocated against repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which ASAE argues exists to help ensure nonpartisanship in organizations that receive tax-deductible contributions.
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of new legislation to remove the requirement that trade association PACs obtain prior approval before soliciting employees of member companies.
Monitored legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service's business model with intent on preserving favorable postal rates for nonprofit mailers.
Worked with the Visit U.S. Coalition to urge the administration to take steps to reverse the downward trajectory of inbound travel to the U.S. Advocated against the State Department's proposal to heighten scrutiny of visa applicants' social media histories.
Advocated against restrictions on government agency attendance at mission-related association conferences.
Advocated for a delay and additional guidance/changes to provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dealing with siloing of unrelated business income tax (UBIT) and transportation and parking "fringe" benefits. Also advocated for legislation grandfathering tax-exempt organizations from the excise tax on executive compensation over $1 million.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office