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Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789)
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm:
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NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789)
Source: Senate LDA
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789)
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Engaged with congress to support continued COVID-19 related relief for small businesses and to advocate for the convenience services industry's inclusion in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (S. 1510)
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).
DRIVE Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.
DRIVE Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.
DRIVE Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789)
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789)
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672)
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672)
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
CARES Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.
CARES Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.
CARES Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act.
CARES Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act.
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding S4223 and HR7995 "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020"
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020 (S. 4663/HR 7995)
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
Leasing Market Efficiency Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding S4223 and HR7995 "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020"
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020 (S. 4663/HR 7995)
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Opposed H.R. 1990. Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 at industry fly-in event Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
DRIVE-Safe Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 at industry fly-in event Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
National Aviation Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Opposed H.R. 1990. Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Small Business Owners’ Tax Simplification Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act
Small Business Owners’ Tax Simplification Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act. Supported bill at annual DC fly-in.
Small Business Owners’ Tax Simplification Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act. Supported bill at annual DC fly-in.
Small Business Owners’ Tax Simplification Act of 2019
Client: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint, White House Office
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672 and HR 1789)
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes. Opposed potential repeal of the 2021 4th Quarter Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIF).
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Oppose highway rest area commercialization through coalition.
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672)
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Supported vending and unattended retail operator inclusion in proposed funding replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in S.2091 - Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 and H.R.3807 - To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021 (S. 672)
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, S. 659. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers.
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief legislation.
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Engaged with congress to support continued COVID-19 related relief for small businesses and to advocate for the convenience services industry's inclusion in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (S. 1510)
Actively supported small business relief in The American Rescue Plan. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years. Supported passage of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (S-477/HR-1346) through coalition.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition. Engaged with congress on the COVID relief and government funding legislation passed at the end of 2020.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on COVID relief and government funding bill passed at the end of 2020.
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020 (S. 4663/HR 7995)
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act. Supported bill at annual DC fly-in.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. INvited GAO, Mint and BEP to speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar and filed comments on issues related to specification on vending machines. Submitted comments to EnergyStar on BVM Version 2.0
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar and filed comments on issues related to specification on vending machines. Submitted comments to EnergyStar on BVM Version 2.0
Met with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA and general labor rules. Joined coalition letter in support of nominee for Chief Counxel for Advocacy at Small Business Administration.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Engaged with congress regarding S4223 and HR7995 "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020"
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act. Continued support for additional small business relief through coalition.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 & S. 569. Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Actively supported small business relief in H.R. 748, the CARES Act.
Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", an industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines over three years.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar on issues related to EnergyStar specification development for water coolers. Engaged with congress on H.R. 5544 and S. 2754, "the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act".
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA. Promoted "NAMA Public Health Commitment", An industry led effort to increase better for you offerings in vending machines.
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs. Engaged with Dept. of Labor, US House and Senate on H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 at industry fly-in event Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. INvited GAO, Mint and BEP to speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".
Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar and filed comments on issues related to specification on vending machines. Submitted comments to EnergyStar on BVM Version 2.0
Engaged with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA, general labor rules, and employee training programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
Engaged with EPA over potential for regulation of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs)
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act. Supported bill at annual DC fly-in.
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 at industry fly-in event Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Contacted EPA regarding issues around compliance with the refrigeration requirements in the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program (SNAP) rules as it relates to vending machines and the January 1, 2019 deadline for de-listing of refrigerants. NAMA actively engaged with EPA on this issue and requested an extension of the compliance date to January 2022. Actively engaged with EnergyStar and filed comments on issues related to specification on vending machines. Submitted comments to EnergyStar on BVM Version 2.0
Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.
Monitored impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Requested GAO, Mint and BEP Speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".
Met with Labor dept on issues pertaining to OSHA and general labor rules. Joined coalition letter in support of nominee for Chief Counsel for Advocacy at Small Business Administration.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint
Continued tracking of expanding commercial activities on interstate rest areas and the potential impacts of legislation that would privatize rest areas on federal highways. Opposed H.R. 1990. Discussed ways to ease the truck driver shortage and participated in coalition activities to that effect. Supported passage of the Drive Safe Act, H.R. 1374 Met with US House Staffers as part of coalition to actively oppose highway rest area commercialization.
Continued support of increase in FDAs annual appropriations through coalition.
Actively supporting HR 593 Small Business Owners Tax Simplification Act
Tracking issues related to the Secretary of the Treasurys decision to provide meaningful access to US Currency in accordance with the Courts judgment in American Council of the Blind, et al. v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasure. Discussions surrounding potential updates to redesign of currency for the visually impaired. Tracked and actively opposed legislation that would change the metallic content of coins. Contacted US Mint on coin and currency issues around metallic content of coins. Requested GAO, Mint and BEP Speak with members on GAO-19-300 report "US Currency: Financial Benefit of Switching to a $1 Coin Unlikely, But Changing Coin Content Could Result in Cost Savings".
Discussed impacts of Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations related to vending restrictions in federal buildings with GSA.
Tracking regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148) related to calorie disclosure on products sold through vending machines. Tracking issues related to the US Food Code and its application to the micro market channel. This specifically relates to the Office of Food Safety at the Center for Food Safety & Nutrition. Continued support for the establishment of a uniform compliance date for various federal regulations regarding changing in the labeling of food. This includes regulations around nutrition facts label, vending calorie disclosure rules, GMO and other labeling updates.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Mint