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H.R. 4776 - The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. LIUNA supports this legislation to update the current permitting process. H.R. 8477 - The American Energy Dominance Act. LIUNA supports this legislation to reinstate tax incentives for renewable energy that carried labor standards. H.R. 8308 - The Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act. LIUNA supports this legislation to restrict agencies from revoking already-issued permits for projects.

General education and support for maintaining Social Security.

H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 - Lobbied in support of a robust reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act.

no lobbying activity

S. 5327 - The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act. LIUNA support this legislation to study and address high suicide rates in the construction industry. H.R. 6213 - The Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. LIUNA opposes this bill which would weaken heat injury and illness standards.

General education regarding the importance of maintaining prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards.

Prevailing Wage/Labor Standards - Lobbied in support of maintaining labor Standards on tax credits. Lobbied to prevent cuts to the energy tax credits contained in the Budget Reconciliation Bill.

Lobbied in support of a robust reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act.

LIUNA lobbied against capping the employer tax exclusion for LIUNA health plans.

no lobbying activity

H.R. 1589 The Dream and Promise Act - LIUNA supports this bill to protect young immigrants and people with Temporary Protected Status.

LIUNA lobbied against capping the employer tax exclusion for LIUNA health plans.

no lobbying activity

H.R. 1589 The Dream and Promise Act - LIUNA supports this bill to protect young immigrants and people with Temporary Protected Status.

No lobbying activity

Lobbied in support of maintaining prevailing wage and labor standard on tax credits in the Budget Reconciliation Bill.

General lobbying in support of federal infrastructure investment.

No lobbying activity this quarter

H.R. 4708 - The H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act. LIUNA opposes this legislation to expand guest worker visas with no worker protections S. 365 & H.R. 16 - LIUNA supports the Dream and Promise Act to help immigrant workers. S. 1727 - The SECURE Act. LIUNA supports the bill that would help workers with Temporary Protected Status. H2B reform - LIUNA support reforming the H2B Visa system with robust worker protections

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families.

45V tax credit. LIUNA opposes additional standards for the credit as proposed in a pending rule. Permitting Reform - LIUNA continues to engage broadly on the topic of permitting for energy infrastructure projects.

Water Resources Development Act - LIUNA supports reauthorization of the Act.

General lobbying in support of federal infrastructure investment.

No lobbying activity this quarter

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families.

H.R. 4708 - The H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act.. LIUNA opposes this legislation to expand guest worker visas with no worker protections S. 365 & H.R. 16 - LIUNA supports the Dream and Promise Act to help immigrant workers. S. 1727 - The SECURE Act. LIUNA supports the bill that would help workers with Temporary Protected Status. H2B reform - LIUNA support reforming the H2B Visa system with robust worker protections

H.R. 20/S. 567 - The Protecting the Right to Organize Act. LIUNA lobbied in support of the PRO Act. David Bacon/Prevailing Wage - General engagement with Congress and the Administration about the important of prevailing wage and other labor standards. Apprenticeship - LIUNA lobbied to protect the existing labor/management model of registered apprenticeships. Nominations - LIUNA supports the nominations of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor and Jose Javier Rodriguez for Administrator of the Employment and Training Administration.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families.

No lobbying activity this quarter

H.R. 4708 - The H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act.. LIUNA opposes this legislation to expand guest worker visas with no worker protections S. 365 & H.R. 16 - LIUNA supports the Dream and Promise Act to help immigrant workers. S. 1727 - The SECURE Act. LIUNA supports the bill that would help workers with Temporary Protected Status. H2B reform - LIUNA support reforming the H2B Visa system with robust worker protections

H.R. 20/S. 567 - The Protecting the Right to Organize Act. LIUNA lobbied in support of the PRO Act. David Bacon/Prevailing Wage - General engagement with Congress and the Administration about the important of prevailing wage and other labor standards. Apprenticeship - LIUNA lobbied to protect the existing labor/management model of registered apprenticeships. Nominations - LIUNA support the nominations of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor and Jose Javier Rodriguez for Administrator of the Employment and Training Administration.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer health care funds play in the health marketplace.

Water Resources Development Act - LIUNA support reauthorization of the Act.

General lobbying in support of federal infrastructure investment.

No lobbying activity this quarter

Energy Communities Tax Credit- LIUNA supports the credit and wants the inclusion port facilities as eligible projects 45V tax credit. LIUNA opposes additional standards for the credit as proposed in a pending rule. Labor/union wage rates in FERC rate cases. LIUNA worked to allow wage rates to be consider by FERC in consumer rate cases.

Water Resources Development Act - LIUNA support reauthorization of the Act.

No lobbying activity this quarter

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer health care funds play in the health marketplace.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer health care funds play in the health marketplace.

No lobbying activity this quarter

General lobbying in support of federal infrastructure investment.

H-2B reform - No bill #. LIUNA supports protecting workers' rights under the H-2B guest worker visa program and lobbied against expanding these visas in the FY 24 DHS Appropriations bill. S. 365 & H.R. 16 - LIUNA supports the Dream and Promise Act to help immigrant workers. S. 1727 - The SECURE Act. LIUNA supports the bill that would help workers with Temporary Protected Status.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families.

H.R. 2515 - The Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays & Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act. LIUNA support the legislation that would help increase the efficiency of the review and permitting process for infrastructure projects.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families. H.J. Res. 30 - LIUNA opposed the CRA resolution to stop the Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rule at DOL.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer health care funds play in the health marketplace.

H-2B reform - No bill #. LIUNA supports protecting workers' rights under the H-2B guest worker visa program.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer defined benefit pension plans play in retirement security of our members and their families.

H-2B reform - No bill #. LIUNA supports protecting workers' rights under the H-2B guest worker visa program and lobbied against expanding these visas in the FY 24 DHS Appropriations bill. S. 365 & H.R. 16 - LIUNA supports the Dream and Promise Act to help immigrant workers. S. 1727 - The SECURE Act. LIUNA supports the bill that would help workers with Temporary Protected Status.

US Debt Extension - LIUNA lobbied in support of including permitting reform and inclusion of approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in the Debt Extension Package.

H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act. LIUNA lobbied the US Senate on permitting reform provisions of H.R. 1. H.R. 209 - Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023. LIUNA lobbied in support of the bill. S. 1399 - Building American Energy Security Act of 202. LIUNA lobbied in support of the bill. H.R.1115 - Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act (PIPES Act). LIUNA lobbied in support of the bill.

No Specific Bill #'s - LIUNA continues to educate policy makers about the role our multi-employer health care funds play in the health marketplace.

US Debt Extension - LIUNA lobbied in support of a clean debt extension.

H.R. 2515 - The Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays & Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act. LIUNA support the legislation that would help increase the efficiency of the review and permitting process for infrastructure projects.

H.R. 209 - Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023. LIUNA lobbied in support of the H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act. LIUNA did not support the legislation and communicated our position to Congress.

H.J. Res. 30 - LIUNA opposed the CRA resolution to stop the Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rule at DOL. H.R. 20/S. 567 - The Protecting the Right to Organize Act. LIUNA lobbied in support of the PRO Act. Dept. of Labor Nominees - LIUNA lobbied in support of the nominations of Jessica Looman for the Wage and Hour Division Administrator, Jose Rodriguez the Employment and Training Administration Administrator, and Julie Su for Secretary of Labor David Bacon/Prevailing Wage - General engagement with Congress and the Administration about the important of prevailing wage and other labor standards.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

H.R. 2617, the FY 23 Omnibus Approps Bill - Lobbied for increased funding for the National Labor Relations Board

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - Worked to educate members of Congress on the important improvement in the new Davis Bacon proposed rule. Local Hire - Worked to educate Members of Congress of the importance of hiring a local workforce when an infrastructure project receives federal assistance. Apprenticeship Utilization -Worked to educate Members of Congress of the importance of using registered apprentices when an infrastructure project receives federal assistance. H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which would strengthen registered apprenticeship programs. LIUNA supports. LIUNA lobbied in support of the nomination of Jessica Looman to be the Dept. of Labor, Wage and Hour Administrator.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers. H.R.7776 & S.4137 The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - LIUNA supports the legislation that make investments into the Nation's water infrastructure.

HR 5376: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - LIUNA lobbied in support of passage of the legislation

HR 7549 Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act - LIUNA Lobbied in support of this bill that would protect workers under the H-2B visa program. S. 3062 SECURE Act - LIUNA lobbied in support of this bill which would protect workers with Temporary Protected Status. H.R. 8257 DHS Approps - LIUNA lobbied against the Returning Worker Exception in the H-2B program. H.R. 8295Labor-H Approps - LIUNA lobbied for workers' rights in the H-2B program.

Worked to include certain labor standards (local hire, apprenticeship utilization, and union neutrality) during the implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act energy provisions. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers. Worked to include certain labor standards (Davis Bacon and apprenticeship utilization) in the Inflation Reduction Act. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 (No Bill # Sen. Manchin's Permitting reform proposal)- LIUNA lobbied for inclusion of the proposal in the Inflation Reduction Act) Lobbied in support of the The Willow project in the Bear Tooth Unit in the northeast portion of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

Lobbied against inclusion of a reinsurance tax provision being included in the Inflation Reduction Act package and to protect our health plans from prescription drug price spikes.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

LIUNA continues to advocate for the enactment of the Build Back Better Plan through Budget Reconciliation.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers. H.R.7776 & S.4137 The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - LIUNA supports the legislation that make investments into the Nation's water infrastructure.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

Worked to include certain labor standards (local hire, apprenticeship utilization, and union neutrality) during the implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act energy provisions. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers. LIUNA lobbied in opposition to FERC: Docket No. PL18-1-000 - Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Natural Gas Infrastructure Project Reviews. PolyMet Minerals 404 permit - LIUNA sent comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, asking the Corps to reinstate its 404 permit, as well as our general support for the project. BLM Eastern States Office -LIUNA filed comments Opposing the Withdraw Superior National Forest Withdrawal Application NEPA - LIUNA opposes the Biden Administration's rollback of 2020 updates to NEPA Alaska LNG project - LIUNA submitted a letter to Administration in support of the project.

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - Worked to educate members of Congress on the important improvement in the new Davis Bacon proposed rule Local Hire - Worked to educate Members of Congress of the importance of hiring a local workforce when an infrastructure project receives federal assistance. Apprenticeship Utilization -Worked to educate Members of Congress of the importance of using registered apprentices when an infrastructure project receives federal assistance. H.R. 842/S. 420 - PRO Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which amends NLRA to provide extensive labor union and worker protections. H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which would strengthen registered apprenticeship programs. LIUNA supports.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - LIUNA is monitoring the implementation phase of the IIJA to secure the broadest benefit for American workers.

S. Con Res 14 -FY 22 Budget Reconciliation Act - LIUNA supports provisions for a path to citizenship for undocumented workers, penalties for employers violating labor law, tax deductibility for union dues, and ensuring that prescription drug negotiated prices and inflation protections apply to private health plans as well as Medicare.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - Worked to secure the inclusion of adequate prevailing wage standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the bipartisan infrastructure package, and the Budget Reconciliation package. Local Hire - Worked to secure the inclusion of local hiring standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the bipartisan infrastructure package, and the Budget Reconciliation package. Apprenticeship Utilization - Worked to secure the inclusion of apprenticeship utilization standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the bipartisan infrastructure package, and the Budget Reconciliation package. H.R. 842/S. 420 - PRO Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which amends NLRA to provide extensive labor union and worker protections. H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which would strengthen registered apprenticeship programs. LIUNA supports.

Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization (H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021) Lobbied in support of a long term reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act.

S. Con Res 14 -FY 22 Budget Reconciliation Act - LIUNA supports provisions for a path to citizenship for undocumented workers, penalties for employers violating labor law, tax deductibility for union dues, and ensuring that prescription drug negotiated prices and inflation protections apply to private health plans as well as Medicare.

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - Worked to secure the inclusion of adequate prevailing wage standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the bipartisan infrastructure package, and the Budget Reconciliation package. Local Hire - Worked to secure the inclusion of local hiring standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the bipartisan infrastructure package, and the Budget Reconciliation package. Apprenticeship Utilization - Worked to secure the inclusion of apprenticeship utilization standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, the bipartisan infrastructure package, and the Budget Reconciliation package. H.R. 842/S. 420 - PRO Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which amends NLRA to provide extensive labor union and worker protections. H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which would strengthen registered apprenticeship programs. LIUNA supports.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

Worked to secure certain labor standards (prevailing wage, local hire, apprenticeship utilization, independent contractor status, and union neutrality) to legislation that provides federal assistance for construction of renewable energy facilities. LIUNA lobbied in opposition to the Council on Environmental Quality's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations [Docket No. CEQ-2021-0002]

General monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer and federal employee health plans. H.R. 4965 & S. 2683 - 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act. LIUNA lobbied in support of the legislation.

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - Worked to secure the inclusion of adequate prevailing wage standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and possible infrastructure packages. Local Hire - Worked to secure the inclusion of local hiring standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Apprenticeship Utilization - Worked to secure the inclusion of apprenticeship utilization standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Independent Contractors - Worked to secure the inclusion of clear standards of what constitutes an independent contractor and which workers are employees in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Union Neutrality - Worked to secure the inclusion of union neutrality standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. H.R. 842/S. 420 - PRO Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which amends NLRA to provide extensive labor union and worker protections. H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which would strengthen registered apprenticeship programs. LIUNA supports.

Worked to secure certain labor standards (prevailing wage, local hire, apprenticeship utilization, independent contractor status, and union neutrality) to legislation that provides federal assistance for construction of renewable energy facilities.

General legislative monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer retirement plans

H.R. 3291, the "Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2021" - Lobbied in support of the legislation H.R. 3293, the "Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021" - Lobbied in support of the legislation S. 914, the "Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021" - Lobbied in support of the legislation.

General monitoring of issues affecting multi-employer and federal employee health plans.

Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization (HR 3684 the INVEST in America Act & S.1953 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021) - Lobbied in support of a long term reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act.

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - Worked to secure the inclusion of adequate prevailing wage standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Local Hire - Worked to secure the inclusion of local hiring standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Apprenticeship Utilization - Worked to secure the inclusion of apprenticeship utilization standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Independent Contractors - Worked to secure the inclusion of clear standards of what constitutes an independent contractor and which workers are employees in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. Union Neutrality - Worked to secure the inclusion of union neutrality standards in legislation that provides Federal assistance for construction, Including the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, COVID relief legislation, and possible infrastructure packages. H.R. 842/S. 420 - PRO Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which amends NLRA to provide extensive labor union and worker protections. H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act: Lobbied in support of the bill which would strengthen registered apprenticeship programs. LIUNA supports.

Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization - Lobbied in support of a long term reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act. LIUNA also lobbied for the inclusion of robust transportation construction funding to be included in any emergency relief or infrastructure legislation.

Energy Infrastructure - General support for Energy infrastructure projects and education of Members of Congress about the need for a diverse mix of energy resources to meet the US demand.

Lobbied against increases in the PBGC Premiums on multi-employer pension plans. Lobbied to include Pension Relief in Covid-19 relief packages. HR 4997 - the GROW Act, lobbied in support of the legislation which would authorize new composite multiemployer pension plan, which combines features of defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.

Covid-19 reliefs legislation: HR 6800 - The HEROES Act - Lobbied in support of the legislation. Lobbied for the inclusion of provision to lend assistance to workers impacted by the pandemic. HR 3740 - Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2020 which requires federal agencies to develop and disclose reopening plans that incorporate certain information before sending employees back to work during a public health emergency, such as the emergency relating to COVID-19. Lobbied in support of the legislation.

Energy Infrastructure - General support for Energy infrastructure projects and education of Members of Congress about the need for a diverse mix of energy resources to meet the US demand. HR 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019. This bill requires the Department of Energy to award grants to assist rural electric cooperatives with identifying, evaluating, designing, and demonstrating energy storage and microgrid projects that utilize energy from renewable energy sources. Lobbied in support of the Finkenauer amendment to include certain labor standards and the Wild/Jeffries amendment to create a grant program for pre-apprenticeships.

Lobbied against increases in the PBGC Premiums on multi-employer pension plans. Lobbied to include Pension Relief in Covid-19 relief packages.

General education and lobbying Members of Congress and staff about the importance of an infrastructure package and the need for a Surface Transportation Act reauthorization and a Water Resources and Development Act reauthorization. HR 2 - INVEST in America Act - Lobbied in support of the legislation.

Covid-19 reliefs legislation: S.3548 [116th]CARES Act H.R.748 [116th]CARES Act H.R.6201 [116th] Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R.6496 [116th] To provide for the issuance of emergency monthly payments to every American throughout the duration of the coronavirus crisis to be provided by the Department of Treasury, in consultation with other Federal and State agencies. Lobbied for the inclusion of provision to lend assistance to workers impacted by the pandemic. HR 3630, The No Surprises Act - lobbied for the inclusion of language that would set a predetermined rate for surprise medical bills.

General education and lobbying Members of Congress and staff about the importance of an infrastructure package and the need for a Surface Transportation Act reauthorization and a Water Resources and Development Act reauthorization. S. 2302, Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - Lobbied in support of the legislation

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - General education of Members of Congress on the importance of the consistent application of prevailing wage standards. DOL Apprenticeship Rule - Lobbied in support of the Department of Labor proposed rule on Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs HR 2474 & S. 1306 The Protecting the Right to Organize Act. - Lobbied in support of the legislation. HR 6238 - The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act - Lobbied in support of the legislation

HR 748 & S 684 - Health Care Excise Tax/Cadillac Tax - Lobbied for the repeal of this tax which was imposed by the Affordable Care Act. HR 3630, The No Surprises Act - lobbied for the inclusion of language that would set a predetermined rate for surprise medical bills.

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - General education of Members of Congress on the importance of the consistent application of prevailing wage standards. DOL Apprenticeship Rule - Lobbied in support of the Department of Labor proposed rule on Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs HR 2474 & S. 1306 The Protecting the Right to Organize Act. - Lobbied in Support of the legislation.

Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage - General education of new Members of Congress on the importance of the consistent application of prevailing wage standards. DOL Apprenticeship Rule - Lobbied against Rep. French Hill's amendment to Labor, HHS, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which would have allowed federal dollars to go to new form of apprenticeship programs proposed by new DOL Rule.

Energy Infrastructure - General support for Energy infrastructure projects and education of Members of Congress about the nee for a diverse mix of energy resources to meet the US demand.

General education and lobbying Members of Congress and staff about the importance of an infrastructure package and the need for a Surface Transportation Act reauthorization and a Water Resources and Development Act reauthorization.

S.1756 - Rebuild America Now Act: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would help expedite the approval of infrastructure projects. HR 4606 - To Expedite Approval for Small Scale Liquified Natural Gas Exports: Lobbied in support of the Bill.

Federal Prevailing Wage (Davis Bacon) - No specific bills. General legislative advocacy in support of the consistent application of Federal prevailing wage laws. Lobbied against appropriations riders that would limit or eliminate prevailing wage laws. Project Labor Agreements - No specific bills. General legislative advocacy in support of the use of project labor agreements.

Lobbied against increases in premiums paid to the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation. Lobbied against changing the actuarial assumptions used by multi-employer pension plans. H.R. 4997, the Give Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act - Lobbied in support of the legislation.

HR 173/S 58 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would repeal the Cadillac Tax on high cost health insurance plans. S 1354 - Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act: Lobbied against using multi-employer health care plans as a "pay-for" for the legislation. HR 4666 - Temporary Reinsurance Tax - General lobbying against the re-imposition of a tax on self funded multi-employer health and welfare plans.

Lobbied against increases in premiums paid to the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation. H.R. 4997, the Give Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act - Lobbied in support of the legislation.

HR 173/S 58 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would repeal the Cadillac Tax on high cost health insurance plans. S 1354 - Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act: Lobbied against using multi-employer health care plans as a "pay-for" for the legislation. HR 4666 - Temporary Reinsurance Tax - General lobbying against the re-imposition of a tax on self funded multi-employer health and welfare plans.

Federal Prevailing Wage (Davis Bacon) - No specific bills. General legislative advocacy in support of the consistent application of Federal prevailing wage laws. Project Labor Agreements - No specific bills. General legislative advocacy in support of the use of project labor agreements.

Lobbied in support of a large infrastructure bill.

HR 173/S 58 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would repeal the Cadillac Tax on high cost health insurance plans. HR 1638: Lobbied to get a repeal of the Cadillac Tax included in the legislation

No specific legislation: Lobbied in support of an all of the above approach to national energy policy and energy infrastructure. Lobbied for the appointment of Commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulator Commission.

Lobbied in support of a large infrastructure bill.

HR 173/S 58 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would repeal the Cadillac Tax on high cost health insurance plans. S 1354 - Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act: Lobbied against using multi-employer health care plans as a "pay-for" for the legislation. Temporary Reinsurance Tax - General lobbying against the re-imposition of a tax on self funded multi-employer health and welfare plans.

Lobbied in support of a large infrastructure bill.

H.R. 743 - Davis Bacon Repeal Act: Lobbied against the legislation which would federal prevailing wage protections. H.R. 785/S.545 - National Right-to-Work Act: Lobbied against the legislation which allows workers to gain the benefits of unionization without actually joining a union. H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act: Lobbied against the Gosar amendment which would have limited Davis Bacon prevailing wage protections on projects authorized by the legislation. H.R. 3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act: Lobbied against the King (IA) amendment which would have limited Davis Bacon prevailing wage protections on projects authorized by the legislation. H.R> Multiple FY 2018 Appropriations Titles - Lobbied against amendments that would have limited the application of Davis Bacon prevailing wages and project labor agreements (PLAs) on certain project that receive Federal assistance.

Lobbied against increases in premiums paid to the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation.

Lobbied against increases in premiums paid to the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation.

No specific legislation: Lobbied in support of an all of the above approach to national energy policy and energy infrastructure. Lobbied for the appointment of Commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulator Commission.

HR 173/S 58 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017: Lobbied in favor of the legislation which would repeal the Cadillac Tax on high cost health insurance plans. HR 1638: Lobbied to get a repeal of the Cadillac Tax included in the legislation

Lobbied against increases in premiums paid to the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation.

HR 1886 - To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market. HR 879, HR 2050, S 2054, & S 2075 Repeals, effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans).

S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act

Multi-employer pension reform to create a composite pension plan that has components of a defined benefits plan and a defined contribution plan. Oppose future PBGC premium increases.

Prevailing Wage/Davis Bacon Project Labor Agreements

HR 1886 - To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market. HR 879, HR 2050, S 2054, & S 2075 Repeals, effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans).

HR 702 & S2011 - To to allow for the export of domestically produced crude oil. HR 161 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act. HR 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016: Provisions that lift the ban on the export of domestically produced crude oil and that extended the Production Tax Credit and the Investment Tax Credit for wind and solar power generating facilities.

Davis Bacon/prevailing wages HR 511 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act

Surface Transportation Act HR Re-authorization - legislation to improve Americas roads, bridges, public transit, and rail transportation systems and reform federal surface transportation programs. HR 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, five-year Surface Transportation Reauthorization. HR 3636 - Update Promote and Develop Americas Transportation Essentials Act of 2013: Increases the Federal Gas Tax by 15 cents over 3 years and sets the goal of repealing the gas tax by 2024. S 268 - The Rebuild America Act - A bill to improve the infrastructure of the United States. S 1647 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) HR 1994 - Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015

Keystone XL Pipeline (HR 3 & S 1) - Legislation to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline HR 161 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act HR 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act

Keystone XL Pipeline (HR 3 & S 1) - Legislation to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline HR 161 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act HR 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act

Keystone XL Pipeline (HR 3 & S 1) - Legislation to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline HR 161 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act HR 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act

MAP-21/Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 - Increases the Federal Gas Tax by 15 cents.

Lobbied in support of Comprehensive Immigration ReformH. R. 15 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act: A bill to modernized the United States immigration system. H.R. 1772 - Legal Workforce Act: A bill that would mandate an electronic verification system requiring all U.S. employers to use the system within 2 years. H.R. 83 - The FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act H.R. 5759 & S. 3015 - Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act: A bill that would prohibits the executive branch of the government from: exempting or deferring from removal, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of aliens considered under the immigration laws to be unlawfully present in the United States; treating such aliens as if they were lawfully present or had a lawful immigration status; or treating them other than as unauthorized aliens. H.R. 4961 & S. 2561 (Human Smuggling Prevention Act of 2014)

H.R. 2502 - The Renewable Energy Parity Act: Would amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy tax credit to solar energy, fuel cell, microturbine, combined health and power system, small wind energy, and thermal energy properties for which construction does not begin before January 1, 2017.H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act: Amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve or deny a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a prefiled project within 12 months after receiving a complete application that is ready to be processed. H.R. 5682 & S. 2280 - A Bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline: Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012.

H.R. 2502 - The Renewable Energy Parity Act: Would amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy tax credit to solar energy, fuel cell, microturbine, combined health and power system, small wind energy, and thermal energy properties for which construction does not begin before January 1, 2017.H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act: Amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve or deny a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a prefiled project within 12 months after receiving a complete application that is ready to be processed. Keystone XL Pipeline - Advocated for the granting of a Presidential permit for the pipeline.

Lobbied in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

MAP-21/Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 - Increases the Federal Gas Tax by 15 cents.

H.AMDT.1013 to H.R.4923 An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing wage requirements in subchapter IV of chapter 31, of title 40, United States Code.

H.R. 2502 - The Renewable Energy Parity Act: Would amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy tax credit to solar energy, fuel cell, microturbine, combined health and power system, small wind energy, and thermal energy properties for which construction does not begin before January 1, 2017.H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act: Amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve or deny a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a prefiled project within 12 months after receiving a complete application that is ready to be processed. Keystone XL Pipeline - Advocated for the granting of a Presidential permit for the pipeline.

Lobbied in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

H.R. 4237 - Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act: Lobbied in support of the legislation that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Sought administrative and legislative changes to the law that would help alleviate some of the requirements that have been imposed upon multi-employer health and welfare insurance plans.H.R.3489 -- A bill to amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market. Repeal the transitional reinsurance tax on self funded insurance plans including multi-employer health and welfare funds.

S. 601 & H.R. 3080- Water Resources Development Act of 2013: Provides for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.MAP-21/Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 - Increases the Federal Gas Tax by 15 cents.

Keystone XL Pipeline - Advocated for the granting of a Presidential permit for the pipeline. Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas - advocated for the approval of the project and against a moratorium on the issuing of new LNG permits.H.R. 2502 - The Renewable Energy Parity Act. H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Act.

Prevailing Wage Laws/Davis Bacon and Related Acts: Lobbied Members of Congress in support of prevailing wage laws.

Lobbied in support of Comprehensive Immigration ReformS. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act: Lobbied in support of passage of the Senate immigration reform legislation which includes a path towards citizenship for the the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US; strong border security measures; interior enforcement; and visa program which caps the number of new work visas for construction workers at 15,000 workers. H.R. 1772 - Legal Workforce Act: Opposed the legislation which mandates an electronic verification system requiring all U.S. employers to use the system within 2 years. H.R. 1773 - The Agricultural Guestworker Act: Opposed the bill which will allow employers to bring in as many as 500,000 new agricultural workers every year. H.R. 2278 - The Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act: Lobbied against the legislation that expands the failed 287(g) program that will grant state and localities full authority to create and enforce their own criminal and civil penalties for federal immigration violations.

Keystone XL Pipeline - Advocated for the granting of a Presidential permit for the pipeline. H.R.3 - Northern Route Approval Act: Lobbied for passage of the bill which would declare that a presidential permit shall not be required for the Keystone XL Pipeline and deemed that certain other regulatory requirements are satisfied.

Prevailing Wage Laws/Davis Bacon and Related Acts: Lobbied Members of Congress in support of prevailing wage laws.H.AMDT.96 to H.R.2216 the Military Construction Department of Veterans affairs appropriations bill for FY 2014: Oppose the King of Iowa amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to administer the wage-rate requirements of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bacon Act). H.R.1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act: Opposed the bill which would require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members, Prohibits the Board from appointing any personnel nor implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. H.R.1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013: Opposed the bill which would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee.