mr MARK CASSO

CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT joined the FBETC coalition in support of extending or making permanent provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act including (1) maintaining stepped-up basis and (2) estate tax relief. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations in support for language in the CR, which would delay the Corporate Transparency Acts year-end compliance deadline. CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

CIRT strongly supports passage of the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R.4035) that seeks to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements to the IRS.

CIRT strongly supports passage of the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R.4035) that seeks to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements to the IRS.

CIRT strongly supports passage of the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R.4035) that seeks to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements to the IRS.

CIRT strongly supports passage of the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R.4035) that seeks to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements to the IRS.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to delay implementation of the new rule on the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT/coalition called upon Congress to opposed the Biden Administration rule on Use of PLAs for Federal Construction Projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT strong supports passage of H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. CIRT/Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged Congress to support H.R. 7367 The Overtime Pay Flexibility Act which will prohibit the DOL finalizing and enforcing its proposed overtime rule. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT expressed strong support for H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT/coalition of business organizations urged delay of the filing deadlines in the Corporate Transparency Act, by passing S.3625 The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826). CIRT joined a coalition to support H.J. Res. 132, and the Fair & Open Competition Act to offset the impact of Biden Administrations final rule on Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects [Implementing EO. 14063]. CIRT joined in support of hearing testimony on Cutting Competition in Contracting before the Subcommitte on Cybersecurity, IT, and Government Innovation regarding the Biden Administrations costly PLAs on federal projects. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT supports passage of H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act. CIRT joined with a coalition of business organizations to express strong support to Senator Bill Cassidy request for information (RFI) on portable benefits and commitment to independent contractors. CIRT as part of Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, urged re-nomination confirmation hearings be held for NLRB Chair, Lauren McFerran, to address matters related to leadership/decisions. CIRT with the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS), urged support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify OSHAs final rule on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (dated 04/01/24). CIRT / Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWP) coalition urged DoL to extend the implementation date for the first increase to the minimum salary threshold altering the overtime regulations regarding exemption status. CIRT joined a coalition of businesses and organizations in support of H.R. 9278, that seeks to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts compliance deadline. As part of the Jobs & Career Coalition, CIRT joined a comprehensive comment providing feedback to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) being drafted in the Senate.

CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT strongly supports the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 that seeks to make permanent the 20 percent deduction under (Section 199A). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23) to rescind the IRA of 22 that funds billions for tens of thousands of new IRS agents. CIRT opposes elements of the Biden Administrations budget proposal that proposes tax hikes on businesses and individuals responsible for jobs and economic expansion. CIRT as a member of the Family Business Estate Tax Coalitions supports passage of the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 to permanently end the federal estate tax.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT strongly supports passage of the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R.4035) that seeks to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements to the IRS.

CIRT strongly supports passage of the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (H.R.4035) that seeks to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements to the IRS.

CIRT / coalition voiced strong concerns regarding subcommittee recommendations made to the DOLs Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships, that could ultimately discourage employer/employee participation in construction industry government-registered programs. CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT / Coalition voiced strong concers regarding OSHA's proposed rulemaking on "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" that seeks to change long-standing bi-partisan interpretations of who can be designated. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which do not appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed by Sen. Todd Young and Rep. James Comer. CIRT expressed concern over EEOCs characterization and highlighting as part of its Strategic Enforcement Plan the construction as an industry of concern for discrimination and lack of diversity. CIRT/Coalition called upon Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify the NLRB's Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status. CIRT strongly supports passage of three bills that seek to curb the rogue NLRB's powers: Employee rights Act (H.R. 2700); Modern Worker Empowerment (H.R. 5513); and Save Local Business Act (H.R.2826).

CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284). CIRT joined a coalition letter opposing the FAR Council's proposed rule implementing E.O. 14063 with respect to requiring use of project labor agreements (PLA's) on federal construction contracts of $35M or more - thus increasing costs and reducing competition.

CIRT joins a group of A/E/C stakeholders seeking to meet with the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT remains skeptical of the Biden Administration proposals regarding Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT supports the case of National Small Business Association v Yellen, challenging the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 9092) to rescind the inflation Reduction Act's funding for the Internal Revenue Service to hire tens of thousands of new agents. CIRT joined comments to U.S. Treasury in response to Notice 2022-51 regarding guidance on prevailing wage, apprenticeship and domestic content requirements of the tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT joins ABC in opposing language in Section 2806 of the House-passed NDAA for 2022 (H.R. 4350), which would establish a new policy that requires contractors to utilize government-registered apprentices on military construction projects. CIRT opposes inclusion of the ENABLERS Act provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). CIRT opposes inclusion of mandating PLA provisions or language (Amendment No. 1083) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). CIRT opposes inclusion of a series of labor/union related requirements or provisions (e.g., Amendments by Rep.s Schakowsky, Jayapal, Jones, Andy Kim, and Garamendi) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

CIRT joins ABC in opposing language in Section 2806 of the House-passed NDAA for 2022 (H.R. 4350), which would establish a new policy that requires contractors to utilize government-registered apprentices on military construction projects.

CIRT joins ABC in opposing language in Section 2806 of the House-passed NDAA for 2022 (H.R. 4350), which would establish a new policy that requires contractors to utilize government-registered apprentices on military construction projects.

CIRT joins ABC in opposing language in Section 2806 of the House-passed NDAA for 2022 (H.R. 4350), which would establish a new policy that requires contractors to utilize government-registered apprentices on military construction projects. CIRT opposes inclusion of the ENABLERS Act provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). CIRT opposes inclusion of mandating PLA provisions or language (Amendment No. 1083) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). CIRT opposes inclusion of a series of labor/union related requirements or provisions (e.g., Amendments by Rep.s Schakowsky, Jayapal, Jones, Andy Kim, and Garamendi) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT supports the case of National Small Business Association v Yellen, challenging the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 9092) to rescind the inflation Reduction Act's funding for the Internal Revenue Service to hire tens of thousands of new agents. CIRT joined comments to U.S. Treasury in response to Notice 2022-51 regarding guidance on prevailing wage, apprenticeship and domestic content requirements of the tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT joins a group of A/E/C stakeholders seeking to meet with the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT remains skeptical of the Biden Administration proposals regarding Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT opposes the DOL, Wage & Hour Division to raise concerns regarding the development of a proposed new overtime regulation under FLSA with respect to salary levels for exemption. CIRT joined Opportunity America coalition to voice support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with some strong reservations and concerns with regard to full involvement of divergent views so as to reflect market needs and private sector programs and goals. CIRT opposes the DOL's proposed Davis-Bacon Act reforms - which dont appear to modernize, streamline, or clarify the confusing set of rules, but go back to failed approaches from decades ago. CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284). CIRT joined a coalition letter opposing the FAR Council's proposed rule implementing E.O. 14063 with respect to requiring use of project labor agreements (PLA's) on federal construction contracts of $35M or more - thus increasing costs and reducing competition.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT supports the case of National Small Business Association v Yellen, challenging the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). CIRT strongly supports the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 9092) to rescind the inflation Reduction Act's funding for the Internal Revenue Service to hire tens of thousands of new agents. CIRT joined comments to U.S. Treasury in response to Notice 2022-51 regarding guidance on prevailing wage, apprenticeship and domestic content requirements of the tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712).

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts.

CIRT joins ABC in opposing language in Section 2806 of the House-passed NDAA for 2022 (H.R. 4350), which would establish a new policy that requires contractors to utilize government-registered apprentices on military construction projects.

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace expressed concern and opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act proposed in Congress. CIRT strongly supports introduction of the Fair and Open Competition Act in Congress as proposed (S. 403/H.R. 1284).

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts. CIRT as part of MAIN ST Employers Coalition opposes using the reconciliation bill to increase taxes on businesses (especially family-owned). CIRT opposes any proposal in the Build Back Better Act that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts. CIRT also strongly opposes any Treasury Department proposals that would require financial institutions to report to the IRS on transactions in business and personal accounts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712). CIRT opposes increases to corporate tax rates (from 21% to 28% as proposed) as well as individual tax rates that will hurt the economy, especially in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic impacts.

CIRT, along with a business liability coalition, urged inclusion in Bidens $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package: targeted and temporary liability protections. CIRT, with the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition (FBETC) supported introduction of The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 (S. 617 and H.R. 1712).

CIRT supports Freedom from Government Act type bills. CIRT opposes (H.R.1), as an abridgement of our First Amendment right to advocacy. CIRT supports DOL's proposed "joint employer" definition clarification. CIRT supports DOT, DOL, and HHS's joint rule change to allow HRA's to be used to pay for individual health insurance policies. CIRT supports technical corrections addressing tax treatment of loan forgiveness (related to IRS Notice 2020-32).

CIRT supports Freedom from Government Act type bills. CIRT opposes (H.R.1), as an abridgement of our First Amendment right to advocacy. CIRT supports DOL's proposed "joint employer" definition clarification. CIRT supports DOT, DOL, and HHS's joint rule change to allow HRA's to be used to pay for individual health insurance policies.

CIRT supports Freedom from Government Act type bills. CIRT opposes (H.R.1), as an abridgement of our First Amendment right to advocacy. CIRT supports DOL's proposed "joint employer" definition clarification. CIRT supports DOT, DOL, and HHS's joint rule change to allow HRA's to be used to pay for individual health insurance policies. CIRT supports technical corrections addressing tax treatment of loan forgiveness (related to IRS Notice 2020-32).

CIRT supports Freedom from Government Act type bills. CIRT opposes (H.R.1), as an abridgement of our First Amendment right to advocacy. CIRT supports DOL's proposed "joint employer" definition clarification. CIRT supports DOT, DOL, and HHS's joint rule change to allow HRA's to be used to pay for individual health insurance policies.

CIRT supports NLRB proposed rule to address representation procedures affecting unionized projects. CIRT supports the workforce Pell provisions in the Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019. PLAs: CIRT opposes mandatory requirements on all federal contracts, and supports (H.R. 1858) reforms. CIRT supports passage of HEA and JOBS Act legislation/provision. CIRT supports filling EEOC vacancies; and rescinding Obama-era DOL rule on data-collection compliance rule. CIRT supports passage of the SAFE TO WORK Act (S.4317) to prevent unfair lawsuits related to COVID-19 claims. CIRT recommends that workforce development be an essential ingredient of the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act CIRT supports DoLs proposed rule (RIN 1205-AB85) regarding Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. CIRT supports passage of the Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). CIRT recommends that workforce development be an essential ingredient of the coming economic recovery (and any Acts related to COVID-19 spending). CIRT joined a letter to Attorney General Barr, urging that the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) suspend operations using inmates to provide services/goods during the pandemic.

CIRT supports NLRB proposed rule to address representation procedures affecting unionized projects. CIRT supports the workforce Pell provisions in the Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019. PLAs: CIRT opposes mandatory requirements on all federal contracts, and supports (H.R. 1858) reforms. CIRT supports passage of HEA and JOBS Act legislation/provision. CIRT supports filling EEOC vacancies; and rescinding Obama-era DOL rule on data-collection compliance rule. CIRT supports DoLs proposed rule (RIN 1205-AB85) regarding Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs.

CIRT supports NLRB proposed rule to address representation procedures affecting unionized projects. CIRT supports the workforce Pell provisions in the Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019. PLAs: CIRT opposes mandatory requirements on all federal contracts, and supports (H.R. 1858) reforms. CIRT supports passage of HEA and JOBS Act legislation/provision. CIRT supports filling EEOC vacancies; and rescinding Obama-era DOL rule on data-collection compliance rule. CIRT supports DoLs proposed rule (RIN 1205-AB85) regarding Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. CIRT supports passage of the Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). CIRT recommends that workforce development be an essential ingredient of the coming economic recovery (and any Acts related to COVID-19 spending). CIRT joined a letter to Attorney General Barr, urging that the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) suspend operations using inmates to provide services/goods during the pandemic.

CIRT supports NLRB proposed rule to address representation procedures affecting unionized projects. CIRT supports the workforce Pell provisions in the Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019. PLAs: CIRT opposes mandatory requirements on all federal contracts, and supports (H.R. 1858) reforms. CIRT supports passage of HEA and JOBS Act legislation/provision. CIRT supports filling EEOC vacancies; and rescinding Obama-era DOL rule on data-collection compliance rule. CIRT supports passage of the SAFE TO WORK Act (S.4317) to prevent unfair lawsuits related to COVID-19 claims. CIRT recommends that workforce development be an essential ingredient of the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act CIRT supports DoLs proposed rule (RIN 1205-AB85) regarding Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. CIRT supports passage of the Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776). CIRT recommends that workforce development be an essential ingredient of the coming economic recovery (and any Acts related to COVID-19 spending). CIRT joined a letter to Attorney General Barr, urging that the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) suspend operations using inmates to provide services/goods during the pandemic. CIRT supports the apprenticeship model as espoused in the "NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP ACT" which seeks to elevate it to a national priority.

CIRT supports (H.R. 216) S-Corporation tax parity, esp. with regard to the 20% pass-through. CIRT supports (H.R.216) and (S.1149) S-Corporation tax parity, especially with regard to the 20% pass-through. CIRT supports passage of business related COVID-19 emergency package, particularly as to tax changes necessary for economic recovery. CIRT supports enactment of temporary protections from COVID-19 related liability lawsuits against employers, etc. CIRT endorses key changes to the PPP rules to provide more flexibility and clarity for borrowers. CIRT urged CARES Act revisions to explicitly waive IRC Section 265 from applying to PPP loan forgiveness. CIRT strongly favors additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program for vital loans to businesses.

CIRT supports (H.R. 216) S-Corporation tax parity, esp. with regard to the 20% pass-through. CIRT supports (H.R.216) and (S.1149) S-Corporation tax parity, especially with regard to the 20% pass-through. CIRT supports passage of business related COVID-19 emergency package, particularly as to tax changes necessary for economic recovery. CIRT supports enactment of temporary protections from COVID-19 related liability lawsuits against employers, etc. CIRT endorses key changes to the PPP rules to provide more flexibility and clarity for borrowers. CIRT urged CARES Act revisions to explicitly waive IRC Section 265 from applying to PPP loan forgiveness. CIRT strongly favors additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program for vital loans to businesses. CIRT, with business coalition expressed concerns regarding new review process for "Loan Necessity Questionnaires" related to PPP loans.

CIRT supports (H.R. 216) S-Corporation tax parity, esp. with regard to the 20% pass-through. CIRT supports (H.R.216) and (S.1149) S-Corporation tax parity, especially with regard to the 20% pass-through. CIRT supports passage of business related COVID-19 emergency package, particularly as to tax changes necessary for economic recovery. CIRT supports enactment of temporary protections from COVID-19 related liability lawsuits against employers, etc. CIRT endorses key changes to the PPP rules to provide more flexibility and clarity for borrowers. CIRT urged CARES Act revisions to explicitly waive IRC Section 265 from applying to PPP loan forgiveness. CIRT strongly favors additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program for vital loans to businesses.