How to read the money
Income and expense are whole-filing amounts associated with this lobbyist, not personal compensation or an allocated share.
No topic inference: each bill number appears in source LDA issue text assigned to this lobbyist.
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.J. Res. 39 - A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 (entire resolution). S.J. Res. 15 - A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 (entire resolution).
Lower Energy Costs Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm:
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions and transportation infrastructure for Department of Transportation and Energy discretionary grants and financing. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Recommendations on implementing diversity and equity goals of transportation infrastructure projects designated as Mega projects.
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023, A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes, Title II Permitting Streamlining and Title III Permitting for Mining Needs. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023, A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 10015. Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process (entire bill).
Lower Energy Costs Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023 - A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes, Title II Permitting Streamlining and Title III Permitting for Mining Needs. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023 - A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 10015, Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process, (entire bill.)
FOCA Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
BUILDER Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023 - A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes, Title II Permitting Streamlining and Title III Permitting for Mining Needs. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023 - A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 10015, Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process, (entire bill.)
BUILDER Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023, A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes, Title II Permitting Streamlining and Title III Permitting for Mining Needs. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023, A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 10015. Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process (entire bill).
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2851, National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.)
Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of labor standards in grants to entities receiving funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund. Clean Air Act, Public Law 95-95 (August 7, 1977); Recommendation of appropriate standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from stationary sources and ambient air concentrations of particulate matter and ozone. Naval Petroleum Reserve Production Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-258 (April 5, 1976); Recommendation of a preferred alternative of the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska. Outer Continental Shelf Resources Act, Public Law No. 212 - 345 (August 7, 1953); Recommendations for improved leasing standards and auction procedures for energy resources on the outer continental shelf. H.R. 209, Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023, A bill to improve the permitting process for mining on Federal land, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling (entire bill).
National Apprenticeship Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2851, National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.)
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling (entire bill).
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
FOCA Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2851, National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.)
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property. S.738, Tax Fairness for Workers Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (entire bill.)
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.J. Res. 39 - A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 (entire resolution). S.J. Res. 15 - A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 (entire resolution).
U.S. Citizenship Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.348, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R. 8295, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no amendment introduced). S.4678, Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct,2023 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; SEC. 408. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Sec5 retary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2023 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, shall increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) in such fiscal year above such limitation by not more than the highest number of H-2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H-2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
S. 2747, Freedom to Vote Act - a bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 4, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Chips and Science Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. Amdt. 5135 to H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 - Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund. Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 Public Law No. 117-80; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund implementation of provisions related to labor standards on broadband infrastructure projects.
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (entire bill). General education regarding the application of labor standards on incentives for clean energy. General education regarding workforce availability and safety standards for offshore wind developments. General education regarding labor standards on federally-supported water infrastructure projects.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. Amdt. 5135 to H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 - Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund. Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 Public Law No. 117-80; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund implementation of provisions related to labor standards on broadband infrastructure projects.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, American COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, American COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill). S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill).
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill). S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill).
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; seeking and amendment that would codify the Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects (no amendment introduced). S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendement 25 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8238, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendment 20 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act - a bill to provide workers with schedule flexibility and choice, and for other purposes (entire bill). Recommendations for updated regulations for independent contractor determinations.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; seeking and amendment that would codify the Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects (no amendment introduced). S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendement 25 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8238, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendment 20 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act - a bill to provide workers with schedule flexibility and choice, and for other purposes (entire bill). Recommendations for updated regulations for independent contractor determinations.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; seeking and amendment that would codify the Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects (no amendment introduced). S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendement 25 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8238, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendment 20 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act - a bill to provide workers with schedule flexibility and choice, and for other purposes (entire bill). Recommendations for updated regulations for independent contractor determinations.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.348, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R. 8295, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no amendment introduced). S.4678, Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct,2023 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; SEC. 408. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Sec5 retary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2023 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, shall increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) in such fiscal year above such limitation by not more than the highest number of H-2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H-2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
Worker Flexibility and Choice Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; seeking and amendment that would codify the Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects (no amendment introduced). S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendement 25 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8238, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendment 20 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act - a bill to provide workers with schedule flexibility and choice, and for other purposes (entire bill). Recommendations for updated regulations for independent contractor determinations.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, American COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. Amdt. 5135 to H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 - Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund. Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 Public Law No. 117-80; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund implementation of provisions related to labor standards on broadband infrastructure projects.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 4521, American COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
Freedom to Vote Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
S. 2747, Freedom to Vote Act - a bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 4, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes (entire bill).
SECURE Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.348, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R. 8295, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no amendment introduced). S.4678, Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct,2023 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; SEC. 408. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Sec5 retary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2023 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, shall increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) in such fiscal year above such limitation by not more than the highest number of H-2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H-2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
U.S. Citizenship Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.348, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R. 8295, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no amendment introduced). S.4678, Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct,2023 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; SEC. 408. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Sec5 retary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2023 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, shall increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) in such fiscal year above such limitation by not more than the highest number of H-2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H-2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill). S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill).
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill). S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill).
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; seeking and amendment that would codify the Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects (no amendment introduced). S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendement 25 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8238, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendment 20 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act - a bill to provide workers with schedule flexibility and choice, and for other purposes (entire bill). Recommendations for updated regulations for independent contractor determinations.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.348, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R. 8295, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no amendment introduced). S.4678, Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct,2023 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; SEC. 408. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Sec5 retary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2023 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, shall increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) in such fiscal year above such limitation by not more than the highest number of H-2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H-2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act - Seeking reintroduction of the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act", a bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design, and for other purposes. (no bill introduced) H.R. 409, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 423, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus diesease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Specifically Title IX "Committee on Finance", Subtitle H "Pensions".
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussed COBRA subsidies for workers laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic specifically Title IX (Committee on Finance), Subtitle F (Preserving Health Benefits For Workers), Section 9501(A) (Premium Assistance for COBRA Continuation Coverage for Individuals And Their Families).
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussed renew unemployment assistance for laid off workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic specifically Title IX (Committee on Finance), Subtitle A (Crisis Support for Unemployed Workers), Part 1 (Extension of CARES Act Unemployment Provisions) and Part 2 (Extension of FFCRA Unemployment Provisions).
CLEAN Future Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act of 2021 - to build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, (entire bill) Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act of 2021 - a bill to advance clean power technology development and use through innovation and clean energy standards, and for other purposes (bill number not yet assigned) Energy Infrastructure Act of 2021 - a bill to invest in the energy and outdoor infrastructure of the United States to deploy new and innovative technologies, update existing infrastructure to be reliable and resilient, and secure energy infrastructure against physical and cyber threats, and for other purposes (no bill introduced). Climate Resilience Corp. - General education regarding the Climate Resilience Corp, a federal program to assist communities in deploying climate resiliency infrastructure (no bill introduced). General education regarding the supply chain and training for electric vehicle infrastructure. General education regarding solar workforce training and labor standards in the renewable energy industry. General education regarding loan programs and demonstration project funding for nuclear, carbon capture, and renewable energy projects. General education regarding labor standards on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offshore wind leases.
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2549 - Tax Fairness for Workers Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (entire bill). Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced) S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy (entire bill). H.R. 848 - Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Freedom to Work Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3145 - Freedom to Work Act of 2021 - a bill to require Executive agency review of occupational licensing requirements, (entire bill). General education regarding whistleblower protections for victims of independent contractor misclassification. General education regarding utilization of apprentices on federally supported transportation infrastructure projects. Recommended candidate for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. S.1078 - Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act of 2021 - a bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment (entire bill). H.R.3445 - Jobs, On-the-Job Earn While You Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn-as-you-learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the development of equitable hiring standards necessary to safeguard the diversity of apprentices, and for other purposes (entire bill). Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2022 - seeking report language supporting clean energy apprenticeships; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill of 2021. (no bill introduced)
Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn-While-You-Learn’ Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3145 - Freedom to Work Act of 2021 - a bill to require Executive agency review of occupational licensing requirements, (entire bill). General education regarding whistleblower protections for victims of independent contractor misclassification. General education regarding utilization of apprentices on federally supported transportation infrastructure projects. Recommended candidate for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. S.1078 - Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act of 2021 - a bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment (entire bill). H.R.3445 - Jobs, On-the-Job Earn While You Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn-as-you-learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the development of equitable hiring standards necessary to safeguard the diversity of apprentices, and for other purposes (entire bill). Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2022 - seeking report language supporting clean energy apprenticeships; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill of 2021. (no bill introduced)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 5434 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021, a bill to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3684 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act of 2021 - a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill). MAGLEV project - Workforce issues related to the MAGLEV train project. General education on actions the department could take to incentivize local hire preference on transportation infrastructure projects. General education concerning the need to include funds for bridge repair and construction in any infrastructure legislation that advances in Congress
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs. recommendation on the merits of including a public investment authority.
Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act - Seeking reintroduction of the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act", a bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design, and for other purposes. (no bill introduced) H.R. 409, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 423, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus diesease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Specifically Title IX "Committee on Finance", Subtitle H "Pensions".
Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act - Seeking reintroduction of the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act", a bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design, and for other purposes. (no bill introduced) H.R. 409, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 423, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus diesease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Specifically Title IX "Committee on Finance", Subtitle H "Pensions".
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
General education regarding difficulty union representatives encounter when attempting to access and service members working on military bases. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, specifically H. Cmte. Amdt. 543 which addresses registered apprenticeship utilization. S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, an original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill).
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Specifically Amendment 10 ("Provides authority for additional programs of work-based learning, strikes the establishment of the National Advisory Committee and interagency agreement, and provides additional flexibility for the state plan process."); Amendment 29 ("Changes the Title II funding partnership requirements to the extent practical to partner with an industry or with a labor or joint labor management organization".) S. Con. Res. 5, concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Specifically Amendment 201 ("to create a point of order against legislation that would require, in order for a worker to be considered an independent contractor, that such worker was free from control or direction by an employer in performing the work in question, that the work by such worker took place outside the usual course of business of the employer and off-site of the employer, and that such worker was customarily engaged in an independent trade, occupation, profession, or business".); Amendment 254 ("to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to repealing the Davis-Bacon Act".) H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) General education regarding the application of labor standards to government-supported energy development. General education regarding labor standards and procurement practices such as project labor agreements and local hire preferences on government-supported infrastructure projects. General education regarding regulations relating to registered apprenticeships and Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. General education regarding regulations relating to use of independent contractors. General education regarding interpretation and enforcement of federal prevailing wage. General education regarding workplace safety standards for fall protection and decking.
Just Transition for Energy Communities Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
General education regarding workforce issues in a potential federal Civilian Climate Corps. Recommendations for domestically sourcing critical minerals for the electric vehicle battery supply chain, including the potential Polymet mining project in Minnesota. General education regarding labor standards on federally-supported water infrastructure projects. General education on the labor impacts of various water infrastructure financing methods. General education regarding the labor impacts of carbon capture, storage and utilization technology. H.R. 5193, Just Transition for Energy Communities Act of 2021, a bill to provide payments to States and Tribal governments to support energy transition communities, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Specifically Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 21006 "Penalties Under the National Labor Relations Act".
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Specifically Title XIII, Subtitle D, Part 1, Sec. 136101 "Extention and Modification of Credit for Electricity Produced from Certain Renewable Resources" and Sec. 136102 "Extension and Modification of Energy Credit"
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Recommendation for an appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14 Recommendation for financial penalties be added for labor law violations General education regarding offshore wind workforce training and labor standards in the renewable energy industry.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376 - American Jobs Plan and INVEST Act, General education regarding funding for bridge repair and construction. General education about the impact of the expiration of highway funding.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14, recommendation for a tax credit on union dues S. 1299, Public Buildings Renewal Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings. Recommendation that public building construction be made an allowable use of tax-exempt private activity bonds. Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced.)
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 5434 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021, a bill to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill).
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Seeking introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a comprehensive bill that improves paths to citizenship, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration.(no bill introduced). S.264, Dream Act of 2021 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency SECURE Act of 2021 - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 - a bill that provides cerain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. (Entire bill) General education regarding possible raising of caps on H2B guest worker visas in the construction industry. General education regarding the status and possible paths to citizenship of noncitizen residents of the United States, including Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, respectively. General education regarding worksite enforcement of immigration law.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Specifically Amendment 10 ("Provides authority for additional programs of work-based learning, strikes the establishment of the National Advisory Committee and interagency agreement, and provides additional flexibility for the state plan process."); Amendment 29 ("Changes the Title II funding partnership requirements to the extent practical to partner with an industry or with a labor or joint labor management organization".) S. Con. Res. 5, concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Specifically Amendment 201 ("to create a point of order against legislation that would require, in order for a worker to be considered an independent contractor, that such worker was free from control or direction by an employer in performing the work in question, that the work by such worker took place outside the usual course of business of the employer and off-site of the employer, and that such worker was customarily engaged in an independent trade, occupation, profession, or business".); Amendment 254 ("to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to repealing the Davis-Bacon Act".) H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) General education regarding the application of labor standards to government-supported energy development. General education regarding labor standards and procurement practices such as project labor agreements and local hire preferences on government-supported infrastructure projects. General education regarding regulations relating to registered apprenticeships and Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. General education regarding regulations relating to use of independent contractors. General education regarding interpretation and enforcement of federal prevailing wage. General education regarding workplace safety standards for fall protection and decking.
GREEN Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2549 - Tax Fairness for Workers Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (entire bill). Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced) S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy (entire bill). H.R. 848 - Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.Res.332 - Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. - a resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal (entire bill). General education regarding workforce issues in a potential federal Civilian Climate Corps. General education regarding labor standards on federally-supported water infrastructure projects. General education regarding the impact of changes to air quality standards to industry. General education regarding domestic manufacturing requirements on federally-supported water infrastructure projects
BUILDS Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 3145 - Freedom to Work Act of 2021 - a bill to require Executive agency review of occupational licensing requirements, (entire bill). General education regarding whistleblower protections for victims of independent contractor misclassification. General education regarding utilization of apprentices on federally supported transportation infrastructure projects. Recommended candidate for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. S.1078 - Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act of 2021 - a bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment (entire bill). H.R.3445 - Jobs, On-the-Job Earn While You Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn-as-you-learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the development of equitable hiring standards necessary to safeguard the diversity of apprentices, and for other purposes (entire bill). Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2022 - seeking report language supporting clean energy apprenticeships; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill of 2021. (no bill introduced)
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division A "CHIPS and O-RAN 5G Emergency Appropriations"; and Amendment number 1858 "to modify the semiconductor incentives program of the Department of Commerce".
Clean Energy for America Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 2549 - Tax Fairness for Workers Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (entire bill). Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced) S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy (entire bill). H.R. 848 - Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14, recommendation for a tax credit on union dues S. 1299, Public Buildings Renewal Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings. Recommendation that public building construction be made an allowable use of tax-exempt private activity bonds. Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced.)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
S.1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, specifically the inclusion of H. Cmte. Amdt. 543 which addresses registered apprenticeship utilization on military construction projects.
Dream Act of 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Seeking introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a comprehensive bill that improves paths to citizenship, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration.(no bill introduced). S.264, Dream Act of 2021 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency SECURE Act of 2021 - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 - a bill that provides cerain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. (Entire bill) General education regarding possible raising of caps on H2B guest worker visas in the construction industry. General education regarding the status and possible paths to citizenship of noncitizen residents of the United States, including Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, respectively. General education regarding worksite enforcement of immigration law.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
General education regarding difficulty union representatives encounter when attempting to access and service members working on military bases. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, specifically H. Cmte. Amdt. 543 which addresses registered apprenticeship utilization. S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, an original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill).
SECURE Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Seeking introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a comprehensive bill that improves paths to citizenship, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration.(no bill introduced). S.264, Dream Act of 2021 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency SECURE Act of 2021 - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 - a bill that provides cerain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. (Entire bill) General education regarding possible raising of caps on H2B guest worker visas in the construction industry. General education regarding the status and possible paths to citizenship of noncitizen residents of the United States, including Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, respectively. General education regarding worksite enforcement of immigration law.
SECURE Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
S.306 - Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act of 2021 - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) Seeking introduction of the "U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021," a comprehensive bill that improves paths to citizenship, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration (no bill introduced). Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no bill introduced). General education regarding workforce impacts from an increase to the cap on H2-B visas.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Recommendation for an appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14 Recommendation for financial penalties be added for labor law violations General education regarding offshore wind workforce training and labor standards in the renewable energy industry.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Specifically Title XIII, Subtitle D, Part 1, Sec. 136101 "Extention and Modification of Credit for Electricity Produced from Certain Renewable Resources" and Sec. 136102 "Extension and Modification of Energy Credit"
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Specifically Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 21006 "Penalties Under the National Labor Relations Act".
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14, recommendation for a tax credit on union dues S. 1299, Public Buildings Renewal Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings. Recommendation that public building construction be made an allowable use of tax-exempt private activity bonds. Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced.)
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Specifically Amendment 10 ("Provides authority for additional programs of work-based learning, strikes the establishment of the National Advisory Committee and interagency agreement, and provides additional flexibility for the state plan process."); Amendment 29 ("Changes the Title II funding partnership requirements to the extent practical to partner with an industry or with a labor or joint labor management organization".) S. Con. Res. 5, concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Specifically Amendment 201 ("to create a point of order against legislation that would require, in order for a worker to be considered an independent contractor, that such worker was free from control or direction by an employer in performing the work in question, that the work by such worker took place outside the usual course of business of the employer and off-site of the employer, and that such worker was customarily engaged in an independent trade, occupation, profession, or business".); Amendment 254 ("to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to repealing the Davis-Bacon Act".) H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) General education regarding the application of labor standards to government-supported energy development. General education regarding labor standards and procurement practices such as project labor agreements and local hire preferences on government-supported infrastructure projects. General education regarding regulations relating to registered apprenticeships and Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. General education regarding regulations relating to use of independent contractors. General education regarding interpretation and enforcement of federal prevailing wage. General education regarding workplace safety standards for fall protection and decking.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 and providing coronavirus emergency response and relief; Division EE, Title I, Subtitle B, Sec. 121 (Extension of carbon oxide sequestration credit); Division EE, Title I, Subtitle C, Sec. 131 (Credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources) and Sec. 132 (Extension and phaseout of energy credit); Division EE, Title II, Sec. 204 (Extension of energy credit for offshore wind facilities).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 and providing coronavirus emergency response and relief; Division Z, Title I, Sec. 1011 (Weatherization Assistance Program); Division Z, Title II, Sec. 2001 (Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability) and Sec. 2003 (Nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs); Division Z, Title III, Sec. 3001 (Water power research and development), Sec. 3002 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 3003 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 3004 (Solar energy research and development); Division Z, Title IV, Sec. 4002 (Establishment of carbon capture technology program); Division Z, Title II, Sec. 2001 (Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability) and Sec. 2003 (Nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs); Division Z, Title III, Sec. 3001 (Water power research and development), Sec. 3002 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 3003 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 3004 (Solar energy research and development); Division Z, Title IV, Sec. 4002 (Establishment of carbon capture technology program). H.R. 4447, Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act), a bill to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and technical assistance program; entire bill. S.2657, S. Rept. 116-197, Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019, a bill to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and development, and for other purposes; Title I, Subtitle A, Part I, Subpart A, Chapter 1, Sec. 1004 (Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public schools), and Sec. 1005 (Smart Building Acceleration); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Sec. 1101 (Weatherization Assistance Program); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle B, Sec. 1203 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 1204 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 1205 (Solar energy research and development); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle C, Sec. 1301 (Better energy storage technology); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle D, Sec. 1404 (Carbon utilization program); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle E, Sec. 1502 (Nuclear energy research, development, and demonstration), and Sec. 1509 (Advanced nuclear fuel security program); seeking provisions to apply prevailing wage coverage on all demonstration projects if there is any construction, improvements, or maintenance.
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced"
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 5054, Chris Allen Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1874 to reform the treatment of multiemployer plans, to ensure the ability of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to provide guaranteed benefits of retirees, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 8406, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act").
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced"
Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced" S. 3548/H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; proposals to include provisions to address multiemployer pension reform (provisions included).
Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 and providing coronavirus emergency response and relief; Division Z, Title I, Sec. 1011 (Weatherization Assistance Program); Division Z, Title II, Sec. 2001 (Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability) and Sec. 2003 (Nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs); Division Z, Title III, Sec. 3001 (Water power research and development), Sec. 3002 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 3003 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 3004 (Solar energy research and development); Division Z, Title IV, Sec. 4002 (Establishment of carbon capture technology program); Division Z, Title II, Sec. 2001 (Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability) and Sec. 2003 (Nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs); Division Z, Title III, Sec. 3001 (Water power research and development), Sec. 3002 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 3003 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 3004 (Solar energy research and development); Division Z, Title IV, Sec. 4002 (Establishment of carbon capture technology program). H.R. 4447, Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act), a bill to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and technical assistance program; entire bill. S.2657, S. Rept. 116-197, Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019, a bill to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and development, and for other purposes; Title I, Subtitle A, Part I, Subpart A, Chapter 1, Sec. 1004 (Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public schools), and Sec. 1005 (Smart Building Acceleration); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Sec. 1101 (Weatherization Assistance Program); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle B, Sec. 1203 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 1204 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 1205 (Solar energy research and development); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle C, Sec. 1301 (Better energy storage technology); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle D, Sec. 1404 (Carbon utilization program); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle E, Sec. 1502 (Nuclear energy research, development, and demonstration), and Sec. 1509 (Advanced nuclear fuel security program); seeking provisions to apply prevailing wage coverage on all demonstration projects if there is any construction, improvements, or maintenance.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
Discussed Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled, Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations (84 Fed. Reg. 29970, June 25, 2019). H.R. 6201 the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act", legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic Division C (Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act), Section 110 (a) (1) (A) to expand the definition of the term eligible employee, Section 3101 (a) multi-employer bargaining agreements fulfill obligations Division D (Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act of 2020), Section 4102 to provide emergency transfers to States, Section 4105 Full Federal Funding of Extended Unemployment Compensation for a Limited Period Division E (Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act), Section 5102 Paid Sick Time Requirement
Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
S. 3548 the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act", a bill to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Division A (Small Business Interruptions Loans) lobbied for the inclusion of 501c5s as eligible businesses to apply for loans H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes Division H (Emergency Coronavirus Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Act of 2020) Title I Federal Benefit Enhancements short-term and emergency unemployment compensation to states Division T (Revenue Provisions), Title V (Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions) Division V (Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act of 2020)
Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6514, the "Worker Health Coverage Protection Act", To provide premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage and furloughed continuation coverage for individuals and their families during the COVID-19 emergency period and 180-days thereafter.
Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6514, the "Worker Health Coverage Protection Act", To provide premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage and furloughed continuation coverage for individuals and their families during the COVID-19 emergency period and 180-days thereafter.
The Heroes Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6800, The HEROES Act, a bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations and otherwise respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; Division C, Title III, Section 30308 (risk corridors for self-insured health groups); Division D (Retirement Plan Provisions); Division K, Title VIII (Assistance for States, Territories, Tribes and Local Government); and Division N (Composite Plans).
The Heroes Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 6800, The HEROES Act, a bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations and otherwise respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; Division C, Title III, Section 30308 (risk corridors for self-insured health groups); Division D (Retirement Plan Provisions); Division K, Title VIII (Assistance for States, Territories, Tribes and Local Government); and Division N (Composite Plans).
CARES Act
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced" S. 3548/H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; proposals to include provisions to address multiemployer pension reform (provisions included).
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Client: INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE STRUCTURAL ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS · Firm: INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 5054, Chris Allen Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1874 to reform the treatment of multiemployer plans, to ensure the ability of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to provide guaranteed benefits of retirees, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 8406, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act").
Recommendations for Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement for employee witnesses of employer violations of safety regulations.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property.
Implementation of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of domestic procurement standards on energy and infrastructure projects subsidized by federal tax incentives grants, and loans.
Education on the effect of antidumping and countervailing duty determinations on components in the offshore wind supply chain on manufacturing jobs in that industry.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Education on the effect of antidumping and countervailing duty determinations on components in the offshore wind supply chain on manufacturing jobs in that industry.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions and transportation infrastructure for Department of Transportation and Energy discretionary grants and financing. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Recommendations on implementing diversity and equity goals of transportation infrastructure projects designated as Mega projects.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of domestic procurement standards on energy and infrastructure projects subsidized by federal tax incentives grants, and loans.
Recommendations for Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement for employee witnesses of employer violations of safety regulations.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Recommendations for Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement for employee witnesses of employer violations of safety regulations.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions and transportation infrastructure for Department of Transportation and Energy discretionary grants and financing. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Recommendations on implementing diversity and equity goals of transportation infrastructure projects designated as Mega projects.
Education on the effect of antidumping and countervailing duty determinations on components in the offshore wind supply chain on manufacturing jobs in that industry.
CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law No: 117-167 (August 9, 2022); Implementation of provisions related to labor standards for semiconductor factories receiving subsidies from the CHIPS and Science Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of domestic procurement standards on energy and infrastructure projects subsidized by federal tax incentives grants, and loans.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of labor standards in grants to entities receiving funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund. Clean Air Act, Public Law 95-95 (August 7, 1977); Recommendation of appropriate standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from stationary sources.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling (entire bill).
H.R. 2851, National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.)
H.J. Res. 39 - A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 (entire resolution). S.J. Res. 15 - A resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 (entire resolution).
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of labor standards in grants to entities receiving funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund. Clean Air Act, Public Law 95-95 (August 7, 1977); Recommendation of appropriate standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from stationary sources and ambient air concentrations of particulate matter and ozone.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property.
CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law No: 117-167 (August 9, 2022); Implementation of provisions related to labor standards for semiconductor factories receiving subsidies from the CHIPS and Science Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of domestic procurement standards on energy and infrastructure projects subsidized by federal tax incentives grants, and loans.
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023 - A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes, Title II Permitting Streamlining and Title III Permitting for Mining Needs. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023 - A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 10015, Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process, (entire bill.)
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions, transportation infrastructure, broadband Infrastructure, and abandoned mines for Department discretionary grants and financing. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Recommendations on implementing diversity and equity goals of transportation infrastructure projects designated as Mega projects.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions, transportation infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and abandoned mines for Department discretionary grants. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Recommendations on implementing diversity and equity goals of transportation infrastructure projects designated as Mega projects. Seeking the appointment of Phill Washingtion to be the Federal Aviation Administrator.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of labor standards in grants to entities receiving funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund. Clean Air Act, Public Law 95-95 (August 7, 1977); Recommendation of appropriate standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from stationary sources and ambient air concentrations of particulate matter and ozone. Naval Petroleum Reserve Production Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-258 (April 5, 1976); Recommendation of a preferred alternative of the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska. Outer Continental Shelf Resources Act, Public Law No. 212 - 345 (August 7, 1953); Recommendations for improved leasing standards and auction procedures for energy resources on the outer continental shelf. H.R. 209, Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023, A bill to improve the permitting process for mining on Federal land, and for other purposes (entire bill).
CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law No: 117-167 (August 9, 2022); Implementation of provisions related to labor standards for semiconductor factories receiving subsidies from the CHIPS and Science Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); Implementation of domestic procurement standards on energy and infrastructure projects subsidized by federal tax incentives grants, and loans. 2023 Farm Bill, Seeking fair labor standards and Buy America policy related to the agricultural sector (no bill introduced.)
H.R. 1209, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 720, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act of 2023, A bill to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act (entire bill.) S.537, Fair and Open Competition Act of 2023, A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 1447, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) S.710, Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act of 2023, A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes (entire bill.) H.R. 785, Construction Injury Prevention Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes (entire bill.) Nomination of Julie Su to be U.S. Secretary of Labor (Presidential nomination 388 March 14, 2023.) Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training (Presidential nomination 157, January 23, 2023.) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, Seeking introduction of a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (no bill introduced.) Seeking community project funding for a workforce development project in San Antonio, TX as part of the Labor, Health, and Human Services appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property. S.738, Tax Fairness for Workers Act of 2023, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (entire bill.)
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023, A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes, Title II Permitting Streamlining and Title III Permitting for Mining Needs. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act of 2023, A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 10015. Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1577, Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023, A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process (entire bill).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions, transportation infrastructure, clean and drinking water infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and abandoned mines for Department discretionary grants.
Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) implementation of provisions related to labor standards for clean energy provisions, transportation infrastructure, clean and drinking water infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and abandoned mines for Department discretionary grants.
H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; seeking and amendment that would codify the Executive Order on Use of Project Labor Agreements For Federal Construction Projects (no amendment introduced). S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendement 25 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8238, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; Amendment 20 ensures that no funds are used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 8442, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act - a bill to provide workers with schedule flexibility and choice, and for other purposes (entire bill). Recommendations for updated regulations for independent contractor determinations.
H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill). S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill).
Recommendations for revised regulations defining independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
General education regarding the application of labor standards on incentives for clean energy. General education regarding workforce availability and safety standards for offshore wind developments.
Recommendations for granting and renewing temporary protected status for nationals of certain foreign countries. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps.
S. 2747, Freedom to Vote Act - a bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 4, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes (entire bill).
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill). H.R. 5434 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021, a bill to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill).
S.1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, specifically the inclusion of H. Cmte. Amdt. 543 which addresses registered apprenticeship utilization on military construction projects.
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs. recommendation on the merits of including a public investment authority.
General education regarding union construction jobs supported by the pharmaceutical industry. Recommendations and general education on the implementation and effect of the federal vaccine mandate for companies with 100 or more employees.
H.Res.332 - Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. - a resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal (entire bill). General education regarding workforce issues in a potential federal Civilian Climate Corps. General education regarding labor standards on federally-supported water infrastructure projects. General education regarding the impact of changes to air quality standards to industry. General education regarding domestic manufacturing requirements on federally-supported water infrastructure projects
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal year 2022 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; seeking to include a provision in Title VIII, Subtitle F, section 865 of the NDAA that clarifies that all energy extraction is subject to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (no bill introduced). National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 - a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; seeking to amend definition of qualified apprentice in NDAA FY2020 (no bill introduced).
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussed COBRA subsidies for workers laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic specifically Title IX (Committee on Finance), Subtitle F (Preserving Health Benefits For Workers), Section 9501(A) (Premium Assistance for COBRA Continuation Coverage for Individuals And Their Families).
General education regarding Bureau of Ocean Energy Management authority to grant leases for offshore wind energy development. General education regarding federal support for the supply chain and deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure. General education regarding loan programs and demonstration project funding for nuclear, carbon capture, and renewable energy projects.
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 and providing coronavirus emergency response and relief; Division EE, Title I, Subtitle B, Sec. 121 (Extension of carbon oxide sequestration credit); Division EE, Title I, Subtitle C, Sec. 131 (Credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources) and Sec. 132 (Extension and phaseout of energy credit); Division EE, Title II, Sec. 204 (Extension of energy credit for offshore wind facilities).
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 and providing coronavirus emergency response and relief; Division Z, Title I, Sec. 1011 (Weatherization Assistance Program); Division Z, Title II, Sec. 2001 (Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability) and Sec. 2003 (Nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs); Division Z, Title III, Sec. 3001 (Water power research and development), Sec. 3002 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 3003 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 3004 (Solar energy research and development); Division Z, Title IV, Sec. 4002 (Establishment of carbon capture technology program); Division Z, Title II, Sec. 2001 (Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability) and Sec. 2003 (Nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs); Division Z, Title III, Sec. 3001 (Water power research and development), Sec. 3002 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 3003 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 3004 (Solar energy research and development); Division Z, Title IV, Sec. 4002 (Establishment of carbon capture technology program). H.R. 4447, Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act), a bill to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and technical assistance program; entire bill. S.2657, S. Rept. 116-197, Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019, a bill to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and development, and for other purposes; Title I, Subtitle A, Part I, Subpart A, Chapter 1, Sec. 1004 (Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public schools), and Sec. 1005 (Smart Building Acceleration); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Sec. 1101 (Weatherization Assistance Program); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle B, Sec. 1203 (Advanced geothermal innovation leadership), Sec. 1204 (Wind energy research and development), and Sec. 1205 (Solar energy research and development); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle C, Sec. 1301 (Better energy storage technology); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle D, Sec. 1404 (Carbon utilization program); Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, Subtitle E, Sec. 1502 (Nuclear energy research, development, and demonstration), and Sec. 1509 (Advanced nuclear fuel security program); seeking provisions to apply prevailing wage coverage on all demonstration projects if there is any construction, improvements, or maintenance.
H.R. 6800, The HEROES Act, a bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations and otherwise respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; Division C, Title III, Section 30308 (risk corridors for self-insured health groups); Division D (Retirement Plan Provisions); Division K, Title VIII (Assistance for States, Territories, Tribes and Local Government); and Division N (Composite Plans).
H.R. 6514, the "Worker Health Coverage Protection Act", To provide premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage and furloughed continuation coverage for individuals and their families during the COVID-19 emergency period and 180-days thereafter.
H.R. 6514, the "Worker Health Coverage Protection Act", To provide premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage and furloughed continuation coverage for individuals and their families during the COVID-19 emergency period and 180-days thereafter.
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced"
S. 3548 the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act", a bill to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Division A (Small Business Interruptions Loans) lobbied for the inclusion of 501c5s as eligible businesses to apply for loans H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes Division H (Emergency Coronavirus Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Act of 2020) Title I Federal Benefit Enhancements short-term and emergency unemployment compensation to states Division T (Revenue Provisions), Title V (Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions) Division V (Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act of 2020)
Discussed Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled, Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations (84 Fed. Reg. 29970, June 25, 2019). H.R. 6201 the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act", legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic Division C (Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act), Section 110 (a) (1) (A) to expand the definition of the term eligible employee, Section 3101 (a) multi-employer bargaining agreements fulfill obligations Division D (Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act of 2020), Section 4102 to provide emergency transfers to States, Section 4105 Full Federal Funding of Extended Unemployment Compensation for a Limited Period Division E (Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act), Section 5102 Paid Sick Time Requirement
S. 2660, the Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019, a bill to establish a grant program for wind energy research, development, and demonstration; application of prevailing wages to these funds and federal support for wind energy technology product demonstrations.
Discussed Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP)
S. 1623, the Expanding Access to Apprenticeships Act, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for distributions from 529 accounts for expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs; entire bill. H.R. 1865 the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020,at Division, O Title III, section 102 expanding 529 accounts to pay for costs associated with participation in an apprenticeship program.
Discussed Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Discussed the need for skilled vocations training in Puerto Rico. S.1623, Expanding Access to Apprenticeships Act, legislation to allow 529 education savings accounts to be used to pay costs associated with registered apprenticeships.
H.R. 2740, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 - Division A, Title 1, Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - discussed availability of federal funds for industry recognized apprenticeship programs
Advocated government support for technical training in underserved areas and communities.
Advocated government involvement in developing carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology; green energy; and just transition for workers impacted by the shift towards a climate�resilient and low�carbon economy.
Advocated regulatory changes to law governing multi-employer pension plans.
General education concerning the need to increase infrastructure funding and to support the Highway Trust Fund, including through an increase in gas tax. General education to ensure the application of federal prevailing wage to any federally-funded infrastructure
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ï‚§H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act of 2017, legislation to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure; entire bill. ï‚§S. 2144, the SECURE Act, legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements; entire bill. ï‚§S. 1615, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. ï‚§H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. H-2B Visas, nonimmigrant program permits employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the United States and perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peak-load or intermittent basis.
Encouraged increased funding for infrastructure. Encouraged gas tax and highway fund increase, while keeping the prevailing wage.
ï‚§H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act of 2017, legislation to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure; entire bill. ï‚§S. 2144, the SECURE Act, legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements; entire bill. ï‚§S. 1615, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. ï‚§H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. H-2B Visas, nonimmigrant program permits employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the United States and perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peak-load or intermittent basis.
S.63: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exclude Native American tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the NLRA.
Encouraged increased funding for infrastructure. Encouraged gas tax and highway fund increase, while keeping the prevailing wage.
ï‚§H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act of 2017, legislation to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure; entire bill. ï‚§S. 2144, the SECURE Act, legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements; entire bill. ï‚§S. 1615, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. ï‚§H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. H-2B Visas, nonimmigrant program permits employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the United States and perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peak-load or intermittent basis.
Encouraging electric grid reliability and advocating for changes to baseload compensation rules to take into account the threat to system stability being caused by coal and nuclear plant retirement.
Advocating for the introduction of legislation to address funding issues for multiemployer pension plans and to create composite plans that have features of both a defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plan (no bill introduced during fourth quarter of 2017).
ï‚§H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act of 2017, legislation to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure; entire bill. ï‚§S. 2144, the SECURE Act, legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements; entire bill. ï‚§S. 1615, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. ï‚§H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. Advocating that Department of Homeland Security provide greater transparency in relation to cancellation of temporary protected status designations.
Advocated for the appropriation of funds for transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance, and the extension of federal prevailing wage coverage on projects utilizing those funds.
Advocated against the expiration of the current Temporary Protected Status designations. Advocated to prevent the expiration and cancellation of Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programs and to create a path to citizenship for recipients of both programs.
Discussed the democratic strategy around infrastructure and direct funding.
H.R. 1259 - VA Accountability First Act S. 1094 - Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act H.R. 1461 - The Veterans, Employees and Taxpayers Protection Act and use of PLAs in VA facility construction
Meeting with Rep. Jeff Denham to discuss federal funding for California's High Speed Rail.
Sent a letter to Senate HELP Committee on drug reimportation.
Discussed the High Speed Rail project in CA.
Energy Infrastructure Investment & Regulatory Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Sent a letter to Senate HELP Committee on drug reimportation.
Energy Infrastructure Investment & Regulatory Reform
Jones Act High speed rail
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022); implementation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship utilization incentives to maximize tax credits for improvements to qualified property.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. Amdt. 5135 to H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 - Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund. Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 Public Law No. 117-80; Division A, Sec. 102 Creating helpful incentives to produce semiconductors (CHIPS) for America fund implementation of provisions related to labor standards on broadband infrastructure projects.
H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.348, U.S. Citizenship Act - a bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (entire bill). S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R. 8295, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no amendment introduced). S.4678, Department ofHomelandSecurityAppropriationsAct,2023 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; SEC. 408. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Sec5 retary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2023 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor, shall increase the total number of aliens who may receive a visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) in such fiscal year above such limitation by not more than the highest number of H-2B nonimmigrants who participated in the H-2B returning worker program in any fiscal year in which returning workers were exempt from such numerical limitation. Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Recommendations for appropriate levels of guest worker visa caps. Recommendations for deferred enforcement against labor investigation witnesses.
Recommendations for implementation of labor standards on grant and formula-funded transportation infrastructure projects.
Recommendations for domestically sourcing critical minerals for the electric vehicle battery supply chain, including the potential Polymet mining projectin Minnesota.
H.R. 4521, American COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Recommendations for implementation of labor standards on grant and formula funded transportation infrastructure projects.
Recommendations for domestically sourcing critical minerals for the electric vehicle battery supply chain, including the potential Polymet mining project in Minnesota.
H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill). S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday (entire bill).
H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act) and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes (entire bill). General education regarding the application of labor standards on incentives for clean energy. General education regarding workforce availability and safety standards for offshore wind developments. General education regarding labor standards on federally-supported water infrastructure projects.
General education regarding the application of labor standards on incentives for clean energy General education regarding workforce availability and safety standards for offshore wind developments
General education regarding domestic manufacturing requirements and domestic supply chain for federally-assisted energy and water infrastructure projects.
General education on the labor impacts of various water infrastructure financing methods.
H.R. 4521, American COMPETES Act of 2022 - a bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division B, Title V, Section 2506 imposing prevailing wage by covering any construction projects funded under the CHIPS Appropriation under Section 602 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Specifically Title II, Subtitle B, Sec. 21006 "Penalties Under the National Labor Relations Act".
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Specifically Title XIII, Subtitle D, Part 1, Sec. 136101 "Extention and Modification of Credit for Electricity Produced from Certain Renewable Resources" and Sec. 136102 "Extension and Modification of Energy Credit"
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General education regarding workforce issues in a potential federal Civilian Climate Corps. Recommendations for domestically sourcing critical minerals for the electric vehicle battery supply chain, including the potential Polymet mining project in Minnesota. General education regarding labor standards on federally-supported water infrastructure projects. General education on the labor impacts of various water infrastructure financing methods. General education regarding the labor impacts of carbon capture, storage and utilization technology. H.R. 5193, Just Transition for Energy Communities Act of 2021, a bill to provide payments to States and Tribal governments to support energy transition communities, and for other purposes (entire bill).
Recommendations for the implementation of the multiemployer pension rescue included in the American Rescue Plan.
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14, recommendation for a tax credit on union dues S. 1299, Public Buildings Renewal Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings. Recommendation that public building construction be made an allowable use of tax-exempt private activity bonds. Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced.)
a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. Specifically Section 116 which would exempt H-2B visas from construction; Section 117 which would apply prevailing wage to H-B visa workers, and Section 118 which would bar H-2B visas to a petitioning employer that has violated the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act; the National Labor Relations Act; and Davis-Bacon Act. Recommendations for streamlined work authorization for highly-trained tradesmen and women from Canada. Recommendations for improved coordination with the Department of Labor and deferred enforcement against undocumented workers involved in Department of Labor investigations.
Recommendations on ways to improve job and training opportunities for returning members of the armed forces.
General education about funding and labor impacts from rail programs.
H.R. 5376 - American Jobs Plan and INVEST Act, General education regarding funding for bridge repair and construction. General education about the impact of the expiration of highway funding.
General education regarding domestic manufacturing requirements and domestic supply chain for federally-assisted energy projects.
General education regarding difficulty union representatives encounter when attempting to access and service members working on military bases. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, specifically H. Cmte. Amdt. 543 which addresses registered apprenticeship utilization. S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, an original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (entire bill).
General education regarding the application of labor on incentives for clean energy.
General education regarding the application of labor standards to broadband infrastructure.
Recommendation for an appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14 Recommendation for financial penalties be added for labor law violations General education regarding offshore wind workforce training and labor standards in the renewable energy industry.
H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
General education regarding domestic manufacturing requirements and domestic supply chain for federally-assisted energy projects.
S.306 - Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act of 2021 - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) Seeking introduction of the "U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021," a comprehensive bill that improves paths to citizenship, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration (no bill introduced). Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 - Seeking an H-2B visa exemption for construction and industries with high unemployment and requiring prevailing wage (no bill introduced). General education regarding workforce impacts from an increase to the cap on H2-B visas.
General education regarding employment effects from waiving intellectual property protection for COVID-19 vaccines.
S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - a bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes; Division A "CHIPS and O-RAN 5G Emergency Appropriations"; and Amendment number 1858 "to modify the semiconductor incentives program of the Department of Commerce".
H.R. 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act of 2021 - to build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, (entire bill) Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act of 2021 - a bill to advance clean power technology development and use through innovation and clean energy standards, and for other purposes (bill number not yet assigned) Energy Infrastructure Act of 2021 - a bill to invest in the energy and outdoor infrastructure of the United States to deploy new and innovative technologies, update existing infrastructure to be reliable and resilient, and secure energy infrastructure against physical and cyber threats, and for other purposes (no bill introduced). Climate Resilience Corp. - General education regarding the Climate Resilience Corp, a federal program to assist communities in deploying climate resiliency infrastructure (no bill introduced). General education regarding the supply chain and training for electric vehicle infrastructure. General education regarding solar workforce training and labor standards in the renewable energy industry. General education regarding loan programs and demonstration project funding for nuclear, carbon capture, and renewable energy projects. General education regarding labor standards on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offshore wind leases.
H.R. 3145 - Freedom to Work Act of 2021 - a bill to require Executive agency review of occupational licensing requirements, (entire bill). General education regarding whistleblower protections for victims of independent contractor misclassification. General education regarding utilization of apprentices on federally supported transportation infrastructure projects. Recommended candidate for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. S.1078 - Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act of 2021 - a bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment (entire bill). H.R.3445 - Jobs, On-the-Job Earn While You Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn-as-you-learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the development of equitable hiring standards necessary to safeguard the diversity of apprentices, and for other purposes (entire bill). Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2022 - seeking report language supporting clean energy apprenticeships; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill of 2021. (no bill introduced)
H.R. 3684 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act of 2021 - a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes (entire bill). MAGLEV project - Workforce issues related to the MAGLEV train project. General education on actions the department could take to incentivize local hire preference on transportation infrastructure projects. General education concerning the need to include funds for bridge repair and construction in any infrastructure legislation that advances in Congress
H.R. 2549 - Tax Fairness for Workers Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (entire bill). Seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced) S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy (entire bill). H.R. 848 - Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes (entire bill).
General education regarding interpretations of the Jones Act affecting the offshore wind industry. General education regarding the availability of Jones Act compliant vessels in the offshore wind industry.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
National Ironworkers Training Program for American Indians - General education regarding the National Ironworkers Training Program for American Indians, an apprenticeship readiness program to prepare and place Native American and Alaska Natives in Iron Workers registered apprenticeships that is funded with a mix of grants from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Highway Administration. General education regarding Department of Interior's support for pre-apprenticeship programs targeted at American Indians and Alaska Natives.
General education regarding federal permitting and easements for fossil fuel pipelines.
General education regarding federal support for rebuilding the domestic manufacturing supply chain through domestic procurement policies.
Seeking introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a comprehensive bill that improves paths to citizenship, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration.(no bill introduced). S.264, Dream Act of 2021 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) S.306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency SECURE Act of 2021 - a bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) H.R.6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 - a bill that provides cerain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. (Entire bill) General education regarding possible raising of caps on H2B guest worker visas in the construction industry. General education regarding the status and possible paths to citizenship of noncitizen residents of the United States, including Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, respectively. General education regarding worksite enforcement of immigration law.
H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. Specifically Amendment 10 ("Provides authority for additional programs of work-based learning, strikes the establishment of the National Advisory Committee and interagency agreement, and provides additional flexibility for the state plan process."); Amendment 29 ("Changes the Title II funding partnership requirements to the extent practical to partner with an industry or with a labor or joint labor management organization".) S. Con. Res. 5, concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Specifically Amendment 201 ("to create a point of order against legislation that would require, in order for a worker to be considered an independent contractor, that such worker was free from control or direction by an employer in performing the work in question, that the work by such worker took place outside the usual course of business of the employer and off-site of the employer, and that such worker was customarily engaged in an independent trade, occupation, profession, or business".); Amendment 254 ("to establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relating to repealing the Davis-Bacon Act".) H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) General education regarding the application of labor standards to government-supported energy development. General education regarding labor standards and procurement practices such as project labor agreements and local hire preferences on government-supported infrastructure projects. General education regarding regulations relating to registered apprenticeships and Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs. General education regarding regulations relating to use of independent contractors. General education regarding interpretation and enforcement of federal prevailing wage. General education regarding workplace safety standards for fall protection and decking.
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Discussed renew unemployment assistance for laid off workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic specifically Title IX (Committee on Finance), Subtitle A (Crisis Support for Unemployed Workers), Part 1 (Extension of CARES Act Unemployment Provisions) and Part 2 (Extension of FFCRA Unemployment Provisions).
Tax Fairness for Workers Act - Discussed seeking reintroduction of the "Tax Fairness for Workers Act", a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (no bill introduced). Discussed seeking specific labor standards be applied on the base of a clean energy tax credit or deduction. (no bill introduced) Discussed to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for union dues and expenses related to construction tools, clothing, and personal protective gear. (no bill introduced) General education regarding the reenactment of a tax credit for individual work expenses and union dues.
General education regarding the need for federal transportation infrastructure stimulus spending.
General education regarding federal support for creating and maintaining an American built and crewed fleet of offshore wind erection vessels.
Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act - Seeking reintroduction of the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act", a bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design, and for other purposes. (no bill introduced) H.R. 409, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 423, Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 - to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus diesease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Specifically Title IX "Committee on Finance", Subtitle H "Pensions".
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 5054, Chris Allen Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1874 to reform the treatment of multiemployer plans, to ensure the ability of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to provide guaranteed benefits of retirees, and for other purposes. Entire bill H.R. 8406, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act").
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced"
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 6800, The HEROES Act, a bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations and otherwise respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; Division C, Title III, Section 30308 (risk corridors for self-insured health groups); Division D (Retirement Plan Provisions); Division K, Title VIII (Assistance for States, Territories, Tribes and Local Government); and Division N (Composite Plans).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. S. 2254, the Butch Lewis Act of 2019, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan Discussed the Senates proposal to address multiemployer pension reform "no bill introduced" S. 3548/H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; proposals to include provisions to address multiemployer pension reform (provisions included).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General education concerning job training in the renewable energy sector. Advocated government involvement in developing carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology; green energy; and just transition for workers impacted by the shift towards a climate�resilient and low�carbon economy.
Discussed Davis Bacon coverage on federal grant-funded projects.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated infrastructure labor standards on federally-funded construction projects.
H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, legislation to provide lawful permanent residence status to individuals with Temporary Protect Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.63: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exclude Native American tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the NLRA.
Encouraged increased funding for infrastructure. Encouraged gas tax and highway fund increase, while keeping the prevailing wage.
Advocated for authorizing the adoption of composite plans for multi-employer pension plans and the passage of H.R. 4997, the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act.a bill to create a composite plan option for multiemployer defined benefit plans governed by ERISA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
S.63: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exclude Native American tribes and tribal enterprises and institutions on tribal land from requirements for employers under the NLRA.
Advocated for authorizing the adoption of composite plans for multi-employer pension plans and the passage of H.R. 4997, the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act, a bill to create a composite plan option for multi employer defined benefit plans governed by ERISA.
General education regarding the safety and reliability of the energy grid, and its impact on national security and meeting consumer demand.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Advocated for authorizing the adoption of composite plans for multi-employer pension plans and the passage of H.R. 4997, the Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act.a bill to create a composite plan option for multiemployer defined benefit plans governed by ERISA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
H.R. 4182, the Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service (EQUALS) Act of 2017, legislation to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service; entire bill.
ï‚§H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act of 2017, legislation to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure; entire bill. ï‚§S. 2144, the SECURE Act, legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements; entire bill. ï‚§S. 1615, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. ï‚§H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children; Sec. 3(b)(1)(B) regarding the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for aliens who were younger than 18 years of age when they initially entered the United States. Advocating that Department of Homeland Security provide greater transparency in relation to cancellation of temporary protected status designations.
Advocating for a potential replacement rulemaking for the Clean Power Plan Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, RIN 2060-AR33, 80 Fed. Reg. 64662 (Oct. 23, 2015) that would protect and foster energy sector jobs, be consistent with the Environmental Protection Agencys authority under the Clean Air Act, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Advocating that the United States remain a party to the Paris Agreement on Climate Action.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
H.R. 4182, the Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service (EQUALS) Act of 2017, legislation to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service; entire bill.
Advocating for the introduction of legislation to address funding issues for multiemployer pension plans and to create composite plans that have features of both a defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plan (no bill introduced during fourth quarter of 2017).
Encouraging electric grid reliability and advocating for changes to baseload compensation rules to take into account the threat to system stability being caused by coal and nuclear plant retirement.
Advocating for a potential replacement rulemaking for the Clean Power Plan Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, RIN 2060-AR33, 80 Fed. Reg. 64662 (Oct. 23, 2015) that would protect and foster energy sector jobs, be consistent with the Environmental Protection Agencys authority under the Clean Air Act, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Advocating that the United States remain a party to the Paris Agreement on Climate Action.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
General education regarding maximizing state flexibility in meeting greenhouse gas reduction rules under any successor plan to the rule "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units," 80 FR 64662 (Oct. 24, 2015). General education regarding easing restrictions under new source review. Advocated for the federal government to incentivize development of commercially available carbon capture and storage technology grants and tax incentives.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)
Tribal sovereignty - NLRA protection for workers employed in tribal owned entities
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Training
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE