DANIELLE ECKERT

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support robust funding for high-speed rail programs. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The U.S. Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of BBBA. The IBEW also supports the inclusion of EVITP in any electrification of the nations federal fleet and USPS fleet. Specific legislation includes HR 7379 the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act and H.R.6662 the EVs for All Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58) and the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021-2022 (H.R. 447)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) supports the inclusion of a worker retention program in legislation that may negatively impact generation facilities that utilize fossil fuels. IBEW represents the overwhelming majority of employees in the utility sector who would be most affected by fossil fuel plant closures. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day (H.Res. 1220)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in any federal infrastructure package, including H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of BBBA. The IBEW also supports the inclusion of EVITP in any electrification of the nations federal fleet and USPS fleet. Specific legislation includes HR 7379, the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act, and H.R.6662, the EVs for All Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of BBBA. The IBEW also supports the inclusion of EVITP in any electrification of the nations federal fleet and USPS fleet. Specific legislation includes HR 7379 the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act and H.R.6662 the EVs for All Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in any federal infrastructure package, including H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of BBBA. The IBEW also supports the inclusion of EVITP in any electrification of the nations federal fleet and USPS fleet. Specific legislation includes HR 7379, the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act, and H.R.6662, the EVs for All Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in any federal infrastructure package, including H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of BBBA. The IBEW also supports the inclusion of EVITP in any electrification of the nations federal fleet and USPS fleet. Specific legislation includes HR 7379, the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act, and H.R.6662, the EVs for All Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax legislation that includes provisions of BBBA. The IBEW also supports the inclusion of EVITP in any electrification of the nations federal fleet and USPS fleet. Specific legislation includes HR 7379 the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act and H.R.6662 the EVs for All Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58) and the Inflation Reduction Act (117-169). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes the Inflation Reduction Act, the Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58) and the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021-2022 (H.R. 447)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) supports the inclusion of a worker retention program in legislation that may negatively impact generation facilities that utilize fossil fuels. IBEW represents the overwhelming majority of employees in the utility sector who would be most affected by fossil fuel plant closures. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day (H.Res. 1220)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58) and the Inflation Reduction Act (117-169). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes the Inflation Reduction Act, the Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842/S. 420). The IBEW supports the inclusion of labor standards on all legislation that provides renewable energy tax credits or other federal financial assistance or incentives for renewable energy projects. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act or any tax package that includes provisions in the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. Law 117-58) and the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021-2022 (H.R. 447)

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. All Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. The IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers are fulfilling their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical workers lobbied to support legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents thousands of members who are employed by transit agencies that use commuter rail service as well as AMTRAK. The IBEW lobbied in support of public transportation emergency assistance to be included in H.R. 1319 the American Rescue plan. Amtrak required $1.7B in additional supplementary funding for FY2021 to restore vital long-distance service and recall furloughed employees.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. All Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. The IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers are fulfilling their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical workers lobbied to support legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents thousands of members who are employed by transit agencies that use commuter rail service as well as AMTRAK. The IBEW lobbied in support of public transportation emergency assistance to be included in H.R. 1319 the American Rescue plan. Amtrak required $1.7B in additional supplementary funding for FY2021 to restore vital long-distance service and recall furloughed employees.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). IBEW also lobbied on the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes, H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 3684) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization, to include H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act.

The IBEW lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) supports the inclusion of a worker retention program in legislation that may negatively impact generation facilities that utilize fossil fuels. IBEW represents the overwhelming majority of employees in the utility sector who would be most affected by fossil fuel plant closures. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of robust funding for high-speed rail programs in surface transportation reauthorization. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Invest in America Act and S. 2016 the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Invest in America Act and S. 2016 the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). IBEW also lobbied on the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes, H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 3684) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization, to include H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act.

The IBEW lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) supports the inclusion of a worker retention program in legislation that may negatively impact generation facilities that utilize fossil fuels. IBEW represents the overwhelming majority of employees in the utility sector who would be most affected by fossil fuel plant closures. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of robust funding for high-speed rail programs in surface transportation reauthorization. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Invest in America Act and S. 2016 the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support robust funding for high-speed rail programs. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The U.S. Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act and H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the prohibition of the purchase of rolling stock from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD) by transit agencies. The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act, H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act and H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the prohibition of the purchase of rolling stock from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD) by transit agencies. The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization, including H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act, H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support robust funding for high-speed rail programs. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The U.S. Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation.

The IBEW lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) supports the inclusion of a worker retention program in legislation that may negatively impact generation facilities that utilize fossil fuels. IBEW represents the overwhelming majority of employees in the utility sector who would be most affected by fossil fuel plant closures. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The IBEW lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) supports the inclusion of a worker retention program in legislation that may negatively impact generation facilities that utilize fossil fuels. IBEW represents the overwhelming majority of employees in the utility sector who would be most affected by fossil fuel plant closures. Specific legislation includes H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (H.R. 848). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to apply five labor standards to tax credits used to construct renewable energy projects. As federal programs are created to support further development of renewable energy sources, applying labor standards to benefits that developers enjoy is key to ensuring that the buildout creates good-paying union jobs. The IBEW is lobbying for the inclusion of Davis Bacon, contract neutrality, an ABC test, local hire provisions, and apprenticeship utilization in use of tax credits for these projects and for these standards to be included in a broad infrastructure bill similar to H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act or Surface Transporation re-authorization.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (H.R. 848). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to apply five labor standards to tax credits used to construct renewable energy projects. As federal programs are created to support further development of renewable energy sources, applying labor standards to benefits that developers enjoy is key to ensuring that the buildout creates good-paying union jobs. The IBEW is lobbying for the inclusion of Davis Bacon, contract neutrality, an ABC test, local hire provisions, and apprenticeship utilization in use of tax credits for these projects and for these standards to be included in a broad infrastructure bill similar to H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act or Surface Transporation re-authorization.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of robust funding for high-speed rail programs in surface transportation reauthorization. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Invest in America Act and S. 2016 the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Invest in America Act and S. 2016 the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of robust funding for high-speed rail programs in surface transportation reauthorization. The U.S. is significantly behind global competitors in the development of high-speed rail. With targeted investment in this mode of transportation, the U.S. can dramatically reduce emissions from the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases, transportation. However, these investments must also be paired with labor standards that cover the traditional workforce; The Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Retirement Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Any federal program that invests in passenger rail transportation that does not include the federal statute for this coverage must be rectified. Specific legislation includes H.R. 3684 Invest in America Act and S. 2016 the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. As a result, all Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. Therefore, the IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers fulfill their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). IBEW also lobbied on the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. Specific legislation includes, H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 3684) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization, to include H.R. 3684 INVEST in America Act.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to support the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act S. 545. Through the passage of the REEF Act, Railroad unemployment benefits and Railroad Sickness benefits would be removed from sequestration. Railroad workers benefits are the only unemployment program subject to sequestration, a sector of the economy that experiences a reduction in benefits by almost six percent each year.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (H.R. 848). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to apply five labor standards to tax credits used to construct renewable energy projects. As federal programs are created to support further development of renewable energy sources, applying labor standards to benefits that developers enjoy is key to ensuring that the buildout creates good-paying union jobs. The IBEW is lobbying for the inclusion of Davis Bacon, contract neutrality, an ABC test, local hire provisions, and apprenticeship utilization in use of tax credits for these projects and for these standards to be included in a broad infrastructure bill similar to H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act or Surface Transporation re-authorization.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. All Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. The IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers are fulfilling their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical workers lobbied to support legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents thousands of members who are employed by transit agencies that use commuter rail service as well as AMTRAK. The IBEW lobbied in support of public transportation emergency assistance to be included in H.R. 1319 the American Rescue plan. Amtrak required $1.7B in additional supplementary funding for FY2021 to restore vital long-distance service and recall furloughed employees.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied on the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (H.R. 848). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied to apply five labor standards to tax credits used to construct renewable energy projects. As federal programs are created to support further development of renewable energy sources, applying labor standards to benefits that developers enjoy is key to ensuring that the buildout creates good-paying union jobs. The IBEW is lobbying for the inclusion of Davis Bacon, contract neutrality, an ABC test, local hire provisions, and apprenticeship utilization in use of tax credits for these projects and for these standards to be included in a broad infrastructure bill similar to H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act or Surface Transporation re-authorization.

The IBEW lobbied on the Clean School Bus Act (H.R. 1344/S. 506). The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to creating jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against an amendment included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit the use of DOT funds to purchase rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW construction electricians are working under contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers lobbied in support of the requirement that electrical workers who install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) are credentialed through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). EVITP provides the appropriate curriculum to ensure that EVSE is safe and follows all local, state, and federal electrical standards. The IBEW supports the inclusion of this credential in a federal infrastructure package and surface transportation re-authorization.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied to support a recalibration of the regulatory framework covering Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. All Class I freight Carriers have made changes to their operating models that have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. The IBEW supports re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers are fulfilling their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical workers lobbied to support legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR included in H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents thousands of members who are employed by transit agencies that use commuter rail service as well as AMTRAK. The IBEW lobbied in support of public transportation emergency assistance to be included in H.R. 1319 the American Rescue plan. Amtrak required $1.7B in additional supplementary funding for FY2021 to restore vital long-distance service and recall furloughed employees.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a recalibration of the regulatory framework that covers Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. Changes to the operating model within the industry have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. The IBEW is in support of re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers are fulfilling their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical workers lobbied in support of legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR that has been included in H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide important and much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. The IBEW, which represents employees in AMTRAK and Freight railroad sectors lobbied for AMTRAK to use COVID-19 supplemental funding and any additional funding above normal appropriations amounts to retain its workforce during the pandemic. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents thousands of members who are employed by transit agencies that use commuter rail service as well as AMTRAK. The IBEW lobbied in support of public transportation emergency assistance to be included in coronavirus response legislation. Major transportation networks in the United States have been impacted by a precipitous fall in ridership due to the pandemic. H.R.133 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, has addressed some of these shortfalls but not at the level needed, providing $14B to transit agencies which did not match the $32B requested, and Amtrak received $1B in additional relief funding and requested $4.8B in aid.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a recalibration of the regulatory framework that covers Class I Railroad Carriers. The US Class I Railroads have become an industry that enjoys the benefits of high concentration, with little regulatory oversight. Changes to the operating model within the industry have led to a significant decrease in the workforce at the expense of safety within the industry and service to shippers. The IBEW is in support of re-examining the regulatory framework to ensure that freight railroad carriers are fulfilling their statutory duty under the common carrier obligation. The International Brotherhood of Electrical workers lobbied in support of legislation that addresses the safety risks of the new railroad operating model termed Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR). The IBEW lobbied in support of a GAO study on the impacts of PSR that has been included in H.R. 2 the Moving Forward Act. The GAO study would provide important and much-needed data on how PSR and long trains pose threats to worker and community safety. The IBEW, which represents employees in AMTRAK and Freight railroad sectors lobbied for AMTRAK to use COVID-19 supplemental funding and any additional funding above normal appropriations amounts to retain its workforce during the pandemic. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents thousands of members who are employed by transit agencies that use commuter rail service as well as AMTRAK. The IBEW lobbied in support of public transportation emergency assistance to be included in coronavirus response legislation. Major transportation networks in the United States have been impacted by a precipitous fall in ridership due to the pandemic. H.R.133 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, has addressed some of these shortfalls but not at the level needed, providing $14B to transit agencies which did not match the $32B requested, and Amtrak received $1B in additional relief funding and requested $4.8B in aid.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to the creation of jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of (H.R.) 8337 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act. (H.R. 8337) included a emergency one-year extension for surface transportation programs that expired with the FAST Act on September 30, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant shortfalls in funding for surface transportation construction projects, allowing the surface transportation authorization to expire would have further aggravated a alarming situation for a critical sector of the US economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied a against an amendment that was included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit DOT funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD) under the FTA title of the Moving Forward Act. The IBEW has membership that is employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW electricians have been awarded contracts to for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied a against an amendment submitted in the T-HUD Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) that would prohibit any funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) The IBEW has membership that employed in CRRC manufacturing facilities that would be negatively impacted by any prohibition of funds to the company. The IBEW supports the multi-year reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, including the federal highway trust fund and federal programs supporting transit systems, and the inclusion of policies that will create well-paying, family-sustaining jobs while lowering carbon emissions in the transportation sector. Many of these policy objectives were includes in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2020.

The IBEW supports the multi-year reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, including the federal highway trust fund and federal programs supporting transit systems, and the inclusion of policies that will create well-paying, family-sustaining jobs while lowering carbon emissions in the transportation sector. Many of these policy objectives were includes in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2020. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to the creation of jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against legislation that would prohibit DOT funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD). The IBEW has a membership that is employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW electricians have been awarded contracts for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in opposition to the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. While the legislation was not introduced as an individual bill, it was included in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The GROW Act would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in opposition to the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. While the legislation was not introduced as an individual bill, it was included in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The GROW Act would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design.

The IBEW, which represents employees in AMTRAK and Freight railroad sectors lobbied AMTRAK collective bargaining agreements, waive, suspend, terminate, reopen, or otherwise modify existing collective bargaining agreements, the retention of the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic in part or whole and the retention of labor protections; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards and Buy America procurement requirements. The IBEW, which represents employees in AMTRAK and Freight railroad sectors lobbied that H.R. 6201 provide administrative grants to aid in the Railroad Retirement Board in the processing of Railroad Unemployment Insurance applications, waiving the weeklong waiting period under RUI, removal of RUI from the sequester, The above items should be attached to any legislation providing assistance to Amtrak.

The IBEW lobbied for the consistent funding of two Virginia class submarines per year. This year the presidential budget outlined a decrease in the Virginia class submarine budget reducing the funds to one. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) and the Defense Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) would authorize and appropriate the amount needed for the construction of the second Virginia class submarine. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049) only authorizes enough to procure materials for the submarine and stops short of fully funding the project. The IBEW represents thousands of members who work under collective bargaining agreements with commercial shipping companies, which include Electric Boat in New London, Connecticut and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi; securing full funding of the Virginia class submarine would ensure stability in the industry.

The IBEW lobbied for the consistent funding of two Virginia class submarines per year. This year the presidential budget outlined a decrease in the Virginia class submarine budget reducing the funds to one. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) and the Defense Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) would authorize and appropriate the amount needed for the construction of the second Virginia class submarine. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049) only authorizes enough to procure materials for the submarine and stops short of fully funding the project. The IBEW represents thousands of members who work under collective bargaining agreements with commercial shipping companies, which include Electric Boat in New London, Connecticut and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi; securing full funding of the Virginia class submarine would ensure stability in the industry.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in opposition to the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. While the legislation was not introduced as an individual bill, it was included in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The GROW Act would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in opposition to the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. While the legislation was not introduced as an individual bill, it was included in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The GROW Act would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design.

The IBEW lobbied for the consistent funding of two Virginia class submarines per year. This year the presidential budget outlined a decrease in the Virginia class submarine budget reducing the funds to one. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) and the Defense Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) would authorize and appropriate the amount needed for the construction of the second Virginia class submarine. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049) only authorizes enough to procure materials for the submarine and stops short of fully funding the project. The IBEW represents thousands of members who work under collective bargaining agreements with commercial shipping companies, which include Electric Boat in New London, Connecticut and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi; securing full funding of the Virginia class submarine would ensure stability in the industry.

The IBEW lobbied for the consistent funding of two Virginia class submarines per year. This year the presidential budget outlined a decrease in the Virginia class submarine budget reducing the funds to one. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) and the Defense Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) would authorize and appropriate the amount needed for the construction of the second Virginia class submarine. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049) only authorizes enough to procure materials for the submarine and stops short of fully funding the project. The IBEW represents thousands of members who work under collective bargaining agreements with commercial shipping companies, which include Electric Boat in New London, Connecticut and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi; securing full funding of the Virginia class submarine would ensure stability in the industry.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to the creation of jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of (H.R.) 8337 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act. (H.R. 8337) included a emergency one-year extension for surface transportation programs that expired with the FAST Act on September 30, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant shortfalls in funding for surface transportation construction projects, allowing the surface transportation authorization to expire would have further aggravated a alarming situation for a critical sector of the US economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied a against an amendment that was included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit DOT funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD) under the FTA title of the Moving Forward Act. The IBEW has membership that is employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW electricians have been awarded contracts to for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied a against an amendment submitted in the T-HUD Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) that would prohibit any funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) The IBEW has membership that employed in CRRC manufacturing facilities that would be negatively impacted by any prohibition of funds to the company. The IBEW supports the multi-year reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, including the federal highway trust fund and federal programs supporting transit systems, and the inclusion of policies that will create well-paying, family-sustaining jobs while lowering carbon emissions in the transportation sector. Many of these policy objectives were includes in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2020.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to the creation of jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of (H.R.) 8337 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act. (H.R. 8337) included a emergency one-year extension for surface transportation programs that expired with the FAST Act on September 30, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant shortfalls in funding for surface transportation construction projects, allowing the surface transportation authorization to expire would have further aggravated a alarming situation for a critical sector of the US economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied a against an amendment that was included in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) that would prohibit DOT funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Build Your Dreams (BYD) under the FTA title of the Moving Forward Act. The IBEW has membership that is employed at CRRC manufacturing facilities. Additionally, IBEW electricians have been awarded contracts to for the construction and maintenance at BYD facilities. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied a against an amendment submitted in the T-HUD Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) that would prohibit any funds for purchasing rolling stock from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) The IBEW has membership that employed in CRRC manufacturing facilities that would be negatively impacted by any prohibition of funds to the company. The IBEW supports the multi-year reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs, including the federal highway trust fund and federal programs supporting transit systems, and the inclusion of policies that will create well-paying, family-sustaining jobs while lowering carbon emissions in the transportation sector. Many of these policy objectives were includes in the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2020.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in opposition to the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. While the legislation was not introduced as an individual bill, it was included in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The GROW Act would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of the rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions provisions to be included in pandemic response legislation; text similar to Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397) and the Butch Lewis Act (S. 2254) would provide long-term, low-interest loans to distressed multiemployer defined pension plans. The intended effect of this legislation is to protect the defined pensions of over one million retirees and active workers in the United States and maintaining the long-term solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The IBEW is the sponsor of the second-largest multiemployer defined benefit pension plan in the United States, the National Electrical Benefit Fund. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied against the inclusion of the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act in COVID-19 response legislation. The GROW Act would allow for the creation of new composite pension plans that would weaken the multiemployer pension system. Composite plans would allow for employers to withdraw from the pension system without playing liability, result in cuts to multi-employer pension benefits, and are exempt from paying Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. The GROW Act was included in H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in opposition to the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act. While the legislation was not introduced as an individual bill, it was included in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800). The GROW Act would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of a comprehensive direct investment in the United States transportation sector. This approach must be prioritized to meet the infrastructure needs of the United States, especially following the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus. The inclusion of labor protections such as the Davis-Bacon Act and Buy America is imperative to the creation of jobs and stability in the American economy. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) lobbied in support of provisions outlined in S. 3884: Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act of 2020 that would require transportation companies to implement mandatory cleaning and disinfection of equipment and facilities within the workplace. S. 3884 would additionally require employers to issue personal protective equipment to workers that follow CDC recommendations in order to adequately protect against the COVID-19 virus and priority testing for transportation employees with the hightest risk of infection.

The IBEW lobbied for the consistent funding of two Virginia class submarines per year. This year the presidential budget outlined a decrease in the Virginia class submarine budget reducing the funds to one. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) and the Defense Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) would authorize and appropriate the amount needed for the construction of the second Virginia class submarine. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049) only authorizes enough to procure materials for the submarine and stops short of fully funding the project. The IBEW represents thousands of members who work under collective bargaining agreements with commercial shipping companies, which include Electric Boat in New London, Connecticut and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi; securing full funding of the Virginia class submarine would ensure stability in the industry.

The IBEW lobbied for the consistent funding of two Virginia class submarines per year. This year the presidential budget outlined a decrease in the Virginia class submarine budget reducing the funds to one. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) and the Defense Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 7617) would authorize and appropriate the amount needed for the construction of the second Virginia class submarine. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049) only authorizes enough to procure materials for the submarine and stops short of fully funding the project. The IBEW represents thousands of members who work under collective bargaining agreements with commercial shipping companies, which include Electric Boat in New London, Connecticut and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi; securing full funding of the Virginia class submarine would ensure stability in the industry.