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Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2016 · fourth_quarter · 4T
HR 5099 - Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to facilities constructed under the Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Source: Senate LDA
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
CHIP IN for Vets Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S.2958 and H.R. 5099 - Bills to establish a pilot program on partnership agreements with non-federal public and private entities to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects constructed under the legislation.
CHIP IN for Vets Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
HR 5099 - Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016 - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to facilities constructed under the Act.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings.
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 5361 - A bill to amend Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain qualified government-owned building - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of government-owned buildings with proceeds from sale of tax-free bonds, under Section 142 of the IRS, as amended by the bill. S. 2012 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to activities financed with grants provided under proposed amendment to the bill. S. 2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water resources development projects funded under the bill. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division - Updating union prevailing wage rates.
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 5361 - A bill to amend Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain qualified government-owned building - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of government-owned buildings with proceeds from sale of tax-free bonds, under Section 142 of the IRS, as amended by the bill. S. 2012 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to activities financed with grants provided under proposed amendment to the bill. S. 2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water resources development projects funded under the bill. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division - Updating union prevailing wage rates.
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
FUND Water Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Water Resources Development Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 5361 - A bill to amend Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain qualified government-owned building - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of government-owned buildings with proceeds from sale of tax-free bonds, under Section 142 of the IRS, as amended by the bill. S. 2012 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to activities financed with grants provided under proposed amendment to the bill. S. 2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water resources development projects funded under the bill. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division - Updating union prevailing wage rates.
A bill to establish a pilot program on partnership agreements to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S.2958 and H.R. 5099 - Bills to establish a pilot program on partnership agreements with non-federal public and private entities to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects constructed under the legislation.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S.1186 - The Move America Act of 2015 - Application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed with bonds created under the Act. H.R. 1735 - National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2016 - Impact of increasing the Simplified Acquisition Procedure threshold on application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. Application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction of proposed FBI headquarters building on property exchanged with the federal government for that purpose.
Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to programs authorized under the Act. S. 2089 - American Energy Innovation Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act. H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 3918 - Strengthen Seasonal Employment Opportunities Act - Revision of H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 - Authority of U.S. Department of Labor to administer H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. H.R. [no number] (Representative ORourke) - Draft legislation to modify Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures.
Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to programs authorized under the Act. S. 2089 - American Energy Innovation Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act. H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 3918 - Strengthen Seasonal Employment Opportunities Act - Revision of H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 - Authority of U.S. Department of Labor to administer H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. H.R. [no number] (Representative ORourke) - Draft legislation to modify Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures.
Move America Act of 2015
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S.1186 - The Move America Act of 2015 - Application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed with bonds created under the Act. H.R. 1735 - National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2016 - Impact of increasing the Simplified Acquisition Procedure threshold on application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. Application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction of proposed FBI headquarters building on property exchanged with the federal government for that purpose.
North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to programs authorized under the Act. S. 2089 - American Energy Innovation Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act. H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 3918 - Strengthen Seasonal Employment Opportunities Act - Revision of H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 - Authority of U.S. Department of Labor to administer H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. H.R. [no number] (Representative ORourke) - Draft legislation to modify Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures.
American Energy Innovation Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to programs authorized under the Act. S. 2089 - American Energy Innovation Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act. H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 3918 - Strengthen Seasonal Employment Opportunities Act - Revision of H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 - Authority of U.S. Department of Labor to administer H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. H.R. [no number] (Representative ORourke) - Draft legislation to modify Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures.
American Energy Innovation Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2089 - "American Energy Innovation Act" - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under the Act.
Pension Fund Integrity Act of 2016
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to programs authorized under the Act. S. 2089 - American Energy Innovation Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act. H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 3918 - Strengthen Seasonal Employment Opportunities Act - Revision of H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 - Authority of U.S. Department of Labor to administer H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. H.R. [no number] (Representative ORourke) - Draft legislation to modify Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures.
Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 5624 - Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act -application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act U.S. Department of Labor - miscellaneous issues regarding wage determinations under Davis-Bacon Act. U.S. Department of Labor - application of Davis-Bacon wage determination to work on New Hampshire Job Corps project.
Build America Bonds Act of 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Senator Robert Casey entitled: Jumpstarting Opportunities for Building Structures Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.S. Amdt. # 1392: Residential Energy Saving Act amendment to S. 1932: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (legislation to provide loans to states to assist in financing residential energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. S. 601: Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2013, Title X (intended to provide financial assistance to states for upgrading water infrastructure, through a federal credit instrument) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. Proposed Amendments to the Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Proposal to ensure that construction contractors performing work on rail properties continue to be within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act, and not the Railway Labor Act. Staff of Senator Sharrod Brown: Department of Veterans Affairs refusal to use project labor agreements on their construction projects and to apply the Davis-Bacon Act to construction of buildings on which it holds long-term leases. H.R. 789: Build America Bond Act of 2013- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed by bonds issued under the Act. Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Representative Sean Patrick Murphy: Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.
Build America Bonds Act of 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Senator Robert Casey entitled: Jumpstarting Opportunities for Building Structures Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.S. Amdt. # 1392: Residential Energy Saving Act amendment to S. 1932: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (legislation to provide loans to states to assist in financing residential energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. S. 601: Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2013, Title X (intended to provide financial assistance to states for upgrading water infrastructure, through a federal credit instrument) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. Proposed Amendments to the Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Proposal to ensure that construction contractors performing work on rail properties continue to be within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act, and not the Railway Labor Act. Staff of Senator Sharrod Brown: Department of Veterans Affairs refusal to use project labor agreements on their construction projects and to apply the Davis-Bacon Act to construction of buildings on which it holds long-term leases. H.R. 789: Build America Bond Act of 2013- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed by bonds issued under the Act. Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Representative Sean Patrick Murphy: Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.
Better Care, Lower Cost Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Senator Robert Casey entitled: Jumpstarting Opportunities for Building Structures Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.S. Amdt. # 1392: Residential Energy Saving Act amendment to S. 1932: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (legislation to provide loans to states to assist in financing residential energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. S. 601: Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2013, Title X (intended to provide financial assistance to states for upgrading water infrastructure, through a federal credit instrument) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. Proposed Amendments to the Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Proposal to ensure that construction contractors performing work on rail properties continue to be within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act, and not the Railway Labor Act. Staff of Senator Sharrod Brown: Department of Veterans Affairs refusal to use project labor agreements on their construction projects and to apply the Davis-Bacon Act to construction of buildings on which it holds long-term leases. H.R. 789: Build America Bond Act of 2013- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed by bonds issued under the Act. Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Representative Sean Patrick Murphy: Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.
Better Care, Lower Cost Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Senator Robert Casey entitled: Jumpstarting Opportunities for Building Structures Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.S. Amdt. # 1392: Residential Energy Saving Act amendment to S. 1932: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (legislation to provide loans to states to assist in financing residential energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. S. 601: Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2013, Title X (intended to provide financial assistance to states for upgrading water infrastructure, through a federal credit instrument) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. Proposed Amendments to the Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Proposal to ensure that construction contractors performing work on rail properties continue to be within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act, and not the Railway Labor Act. Staff of Senator Sharrod Brown: Department of Veterans Affairs refusal to use project labor agreements on their construction projects and to apply the Davis-Bacon Act to construction of buildings on which it holds long-term leases. H.R. 789: Build America Bond Act of 2013- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed by bonds issued under the Act. Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Representative Sean Patrick Murphy: Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.
ACCTION Act of 2014
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 2152 - Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation Act of 2014 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity financed through the Act. H.R. 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014 - provisions permitting local transit agencies to prioritize hiring of local residents on highway and transit projects receiving financial assistance under the Act. Discussion draft - Green Bank Act of 2014 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity financed through the Act. Discussion draft - Amendment to Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code - Applying Davis-Bacon requirements to construction activities funded by Section 142 qualified bonds. Discussion draft - Grow America Act - permitting recipients of financial assistance from U.S Department of Transportation to include local hiring requirements in their bid specifications. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Authority - FHWAs policy precluding local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving FHWA financial assistance. Department of Labor - Possible changes in DOL regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
Partnership to Build America Act of 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft, "Building Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013" - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act. H.R. 2084, "Partnership to Build America Act of 2013" - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013: - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.
SAFE Bridges Act of 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 interested in provisions dealing with W and H-2B visa programs; provision dealing with status of Canadian workers employed in U.S. during temporary emergencies.S. 761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 legislation intended to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014 interested in proposed amendment precluding use of project labor agreements on construction financed by DHS. H.R. 2428 Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2013 legislation intended to direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide assistance to the states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 6254 Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012 legislation intended to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under bill.
BRIDGE Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S.1716, Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment Act legislation to facilitate investment in infrastructure projects; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.S. 1768, Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act legislation to create State revolving loan funds to repair and replace natural gas pipelines; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded with loans provided under the Act. U.S. Department of Labor communications with Secretary of Labor regarding permissible apprenticeship/journeyman ratios.
Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S.1716, Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment Act legislation to facilitate investment in infrastructure projects; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.S. 1768, Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act legislation to create State revolving loan funds to repair and replace natural gas pipelines; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded with loans provided under the Act. U.S. Department of Labor communications with Secretary of Labor regarding permissible apprenticeship/journeyman ratios.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft, "Building Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013" - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act. H.R. 2084, "Partnership to Build America Act of 2013" - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013: - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 interested in provisions dealing with W and H-2B visa programs; provision dealing with status of Canadian workers employed in U.S. during temporary emergencies.S. 761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 legislation intended to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014 interested in proposed amendment precluding use of project labor agreements on construction financed by DHS. H.R. 2428 Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2013 legislation intended to direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide assistance to the states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 6254 Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012 legislation intended to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under bill.
Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 interested in provisions dealing with W and H-2B visa programs; provision dealing with status of Canadian workers employed in U.S. during temporary emergencies.S. 761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 legislation intended to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014 interested in proposed amendment precluding use of project labor agreements on construction financed by DHS. H.R. 2428 Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2013 legislation intended to direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide assistance to the states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 6254 Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012 legislation intended to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under bill.
Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3145 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 (amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the proposed Act. H.R. 3407 Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (legislation authorizing Secretary of Interior to grant leases for gas and oil drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act and authorizing use of project labor agreements on construction work associated with oil and gas exploration. H.R. 4017 Smart Energy Act of 2012 (legislation implementing federal programs and policies to promote private sector investment in energy-efficient building upgrades) interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving federal financial assistance under the Act. Draft legislation: Amendment to the Federal-Aid Highway Act, 23 U.S.C. 112(b)(1), that would permit bid specifications for federally-assisted construction projects to require adherence to project labor agreements. Discussion draft: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Energy Proposed amendment of Secretary of Energys 1985 determination approving the Hanford Nuclear Site Stabilization Agreement to extend application of requirements to all construction on the site. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Proposed revisions to Davis-Bacon wage survey methods and procedures. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Determination whether Davis-Bacon applies to SpaceX construction activities at Cape Canaveral, Florida. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act and/or Service Contract Act to start-up and commissioning of Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant project.
Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3145 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 (amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the proposed Act. H.R. 3407 Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (legislation authorizing Secretary of Interior to grant leases for gas and oil drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act and authorizing use of project labor agreements on construction work associated with oil and gas exploration. H.R. 4017 Smart Energy Act of 2012 (legislation implementing federal programs and policies to promote private sector investment in energy-efficient building upgrades) interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving federal financial assistance under the Act. Draft legislation: Amendment to the Federal-Aid Highway Act, 23 U.S.C. 112(b)(1), that would permit bid specifications for federally-assisted construction projects to require adherence to project labor agreements. Discussion draft: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Energy Proposed amendment of Secretary of Energys 1985 determination approving the Hanford Nuclear Site Stabilization Agreement to extend application of requirements to all construction on the site. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Proposed revisions to Davis-Bacon wage survey methods and procedures. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Determination whether Davis-Bacon applies to SpaceX construction activities at Cape Canaveral, Florida. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act and/or Service Contract Act to start-up and commissioning of Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant project.
Smart Energy Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3145 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 (amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the proposed Act. H.R. 3407 Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (legislation authorizing Secretary of Interior to grant leases for gas and oil drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act and authorizing use of project labor agreements on construction work associated with oil and gas exploration. H.R. 4017 Smart Energy Act of 2012 (legislation implementing federal programs and policies to promote private sector investment in energy-efficient building upgrades) interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving federal financial assistance under the Act. Draft legislation: Amendment to the Federal-Aid Highway Act, 23 U.S.C. 112(b)(1), that would permit bid specifications for federally-assisted construction projects to require adherence to project labor agreements. Discussion draft: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Energy Proposed amendment of Secretary of Energys 1985 determination approving the Hanford Nuclear Site Stabilization Agreement to extend application of requirements to all construction on the site. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Proposed revisions to Davis-Bacon wage survey methods and procedures. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Determination whether Davis-Bacon applies to SpaceX construction activities at Cape Canaveral, Florida. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act and/or Service Contract Act to start-up and commissioning of Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant project.
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 5854-Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Appropriations Act Military Construction Authorization Act, 2013 Amendment offered by Representative Flake to bar project labor agreements on construction projects funded by the Act. H.R. 4310-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013-Amendment offered by Representative Bartlett to bar project labor agreements on construction project funded by the Act. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on construction projects funded by Department of Energy grants authorized under Section 1603, Division B, of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to troubleshooting and repair of the superheater system incorporated into the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit at the Hanford Nuclear Site. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Service Contracts Act and Davis-Bacon Act to decontamination and decommissioning work at DOEs Portsmouth, Ohio gaseous diffusion plant. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Davis-Bacon Act to work at the Idaho National Laboratory. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to multi-family housing projects insured by HUD pursuant to National Housing Act Section 223(f). U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in methods for interpreting and issuing Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations
Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
HR 375 Good Neighbor Forestry Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. HR 735 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Prohibition of project labor agreements on federal construction projects. H.R. 1861 Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act Implementation of e-verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Discussion Draft Workforce Investment Act of 2011 Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for, among other things, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services Need to automatically qualify as eligible service providers apprenticeship programs that have already approved for federal purposes by the DOL Office of Apprenticeship or a State Apprenticeship Agency. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee Hearing on Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Wage Determinations GAO Report on DOL procedures for conducting wage surveys and making wage determinations. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Hanford Reservation Site Stabilization Agreement to construction of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Project on the Hanford site. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs proposed changes in OFCCP regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, and implementation through changes in procurement process. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in procedures for conducting Davis-Bacon wage surveys and making wage determinations
Legal Workforce Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1599 - Labor-Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2012 - amendment to prohibit implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor's new H-2B Prevailing Wage Methodology Regulation. H.R. 2164 - "Legal Workforce Act" - Bill to require electronic verification of employee work authorization ("E-Verify") - procedural safeguards in implementing the program. Office of Senator Reed (D-RI) Inquiry from Senator Reeds staff regarding possible application of a Project Labor Agreement to construction of a three-tier 54,325 square foot building on the Newport, Rhode Island Naval Station to support Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Rhode Island (NUWCDIVNPT) operations related to submarine sensor research, development, testing, and repair. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Administration: Application of Davis-Bacon Act to Construction of National Guard/Reserve Facilities. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor: Validity of job targeting programs under the Davis-Bacon Act.
Legal Workforce Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
HR 375 Good Neighbor Forestry Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. HR 735 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Prohibition of project labor agreements on federal construction projects. H.R. 1861 Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act Implementation of e-verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Discussion Draft Workforce Investment Act of 2011 Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for, among other things, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services Need to automatically qualify as eligible service providers apprenticeship programs that have already approved for federal purposes by the DOL Office of Apprenticeship or a State Apprenticeship Agency. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee Hearing on Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Wage Determinations GAO Report on DOL procedures for conducting wage surveys and making wage determinations. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Hanford Reservation Site Stabilization Agreement to construction of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Project on the Hanford site. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs proposed changes in OFCCP regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, and implementation through changes in procurement process. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in procedures for conducting Davis-Bacon wage surveys and making wage determinations
Secure the Capitol Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification.
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Fix America's Schools Today (FAST) Act of 2011
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 2055: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 Rider that would prohibit the Department of Labor from spending funds to implement rule entitled Wage Methodology for the H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment Program H.R. 3070: House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Acts for U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Transfer of Government Accountability Offices functions regarding debarment and payment of back wages under the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to the Department of Labor. H.R. 3070: House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Acts for U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Rider Preventing Department of Labor from spending funds to implement or enforce project labor agreements. S. 1813: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. H.R. 2948: Fix America's Schools Today (FAST) Act of 2011 -- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 936: American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. S. 1436: Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects Bonds Act of 2011 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. S. 1599: Labor-Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Act Proposed bans on project labor agreements and amendment of Davis-Bacon Act to use BLS statistics to determine prevailing wage rates. S. 1769: Rebuild America Jobs Act Subtitles E and F - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Labor legality of deduction of dues for job targeting programs on jobs funding under the Davis-Bacon Act. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division proposed changes in Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation approval process for project labor agreements on FHWA projects in Illinois.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 2055: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 Rider that would prohibit the Department of Labor from spending funds to implement rule entitled Wage Methodology for the H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment Program H.R. 3070: House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Acts for U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Transfer of Government Accountability Offices functions regarding debarment and payment of back wages under the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to the Department of Labor. H.R. 3070: House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Acts for U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Rider Preventing Department of Labor from spending funds to implement or enforce project labor agreements. S. 1813: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. H.R. 2948: Fix America's Schools Today (FAST) Act of 2011 -- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 936: American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. S. 1436: Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects Bonds Act of 2011 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. S. 1599: Labor-Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Act Proposed bans on project labor agreements and amendment of Davis-Bacon Act to use BLS statistics to determine prevailing wage rates. S. 1769: Rebuild America Jobs Act Subtitles E and F - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Labor legality of deduction of dues for job targeting programs on jobs funding under the Davis-Bacon Act. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division proposed changes in Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation approval process for project labor agreements on FHWA projects in Illinois.
Fix United States Government Contracting Deficit with China Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
HR 375 Good Neighbor Forestry Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. HR 735 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Prohibition of project labor agreements on federal construction projects. H.R. 1861 Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act Implementation of e-verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Discussion Draft Workforce Investment Act of 2011 Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for, among other things, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services Need to automatically qualify as eligible service providers apprenticeship programs that have already approved for federal purposes by the DOL Office of Apprenticeship or a State Apprenticeship Agency. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee Hearing on Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Wage Determinations GAO Report on DOL procedures for conducting wage surveys and making wage determinations. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Hanford Reservation Site Stabilization Agreement to construction of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Project on the Hanford site. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs proposed changes in OFCCP regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, and implementation through changes in procurement process. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in procedures for conducting Davis-Bacon wage surveys and making wage determinations
E-Verify Modernization Act of 2011
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Legal Eligibility for Granting A Loan Act of 2011
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
HR 375 Good Neighbor Forestry Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. HR 735 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Prohibition of project labor agreements on federal construction projects. H.R. 1861 Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act Implementation of e-verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Discussion Draft Workforce Investment Act of 2011 Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for, among other things, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services Need to automatically qualify as eligible service providers apprenticeship programs that have already approved for federal purposes by the DOL Office of Apprenticeship or a State Apprenticeship Agency. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee Hearing on Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Wage Determinations GAO Report on DOL procedures for conducting wage surveys and making wage determinations. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Hanford Reservation Site Stabilization Agreement to construction of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Project on the Hanford site. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs proposed changes in OFCCP regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, and implementation through changes in procurement process. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in procedures for conducting Davis-Bacon wage surveys and making wage determinations
Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2011
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the investment tax credit for combined heat and power system property.
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Possible amendments to Section 9006s that would reduce or eliminate the requirement that corporations report services performed for other corporations. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 6128 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors Representative Filner Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Meek Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Murphy Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Office of Management and Budget. Representative Norton Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the General Services Administration S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts to contracts performed under Act. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under the Act. Government Accountability Office Conference with GAO representatives who will be preparing a report requested by Congressman John Kline, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, concerning Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures, including the Form WD-10, and suggested changes and improvements in the process. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by GSA for its construction projects; use of non-union labor on renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building; determination of proper wage rates for renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department for its construction projects Vice Presidents Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by federal agencies. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Proposed changes in OFCCP regulations, 41 C.F.R. Part 4 that require application of affirmative action goals and timetables for employment of minorities and women on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Office of Management and Budget Loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear facilities, pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act to employment of students in Detroit public school construction training program; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey practices. White House Council of Economic Advisors Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Innovative Energy Systems Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Small Business Bill of Rights
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Possible amendments to Section 9006s that would reduce or eliminate the requirement that corporations report services performed for other corporations. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 6128 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors Representative Filner Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Meek Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Murphy Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Office of Management and Budget. Representative Norton Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the General Services Administration S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts to contracts performed under Act. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under the Act. Government Accountability Office Conference with GAO representatives who will be preparing a report requested by Congressman John Kline, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, concerning Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures, including the Form WD-10, and suggested changes and improvements in the process. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by GSA for its construction projects; use of non-union labor on renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building; determination of proper wage rates for renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department for its construction projects Vice Presidents Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by federal agencies. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Proposed changes in OFCCP regulations, 41 C.F.R. Part 4 that require application of affirmative action goals and timetables for employment of minorities and women on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Office of Management and Budget Loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear facilities, pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act to employment of students in Detroit public school construction training program; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey practices. White House Council of Economic Advisors Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
Good Neighbor Forestry Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Possible amendments to Section 9006s that would reduce or eliminate the requirement that corporations report services performed for other corporations. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 6128 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors Representative Filner Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Meek Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Murphy Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Office of Management and Budget. Representative Norton Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the General Services Administration S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts to contracts performed under Act. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under the Act. Government Accountability Office Conference with GAO representatives who will be preparing a report requested by Congressman John Kline, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, concerning Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures, including the Form WD-10, and suggested changes and improvements in the process. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by GSA for its construction projects; use of non-union labor on renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building; determination of proper wage rates for renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department for its construction projects Vice Presidents Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by federal agencies. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Proposed changes in OFCCP regulations, 41 C.F.R. Part 4 that require application of affirmative action goals and timetables for employment of minorities and women on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Office of Management and Budget Loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear facilities, pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act to employment of students in Detroit public school construction training program; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey practices. White House Council of Economic Advisors Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
Good Neighbor Forestry Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Possible amendments to Section 9006s that would reduce or eliminate the requirement that corporations report services performed for other corporations. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 6128 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors Representative Filner Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Meek Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Murphy Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Office of Management and Budget. Representative Norton Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the General Services Administration S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts to contracts performed under Act. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under the Act. Government Accountability Office Conference with GAO representatives who will be preparing a report requested by Congressman John Kline, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, concerning Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures, including the Form WD-10, and suggested changes and improvements in the process. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by GSA for its construction projects; use of non-union labor on renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building; determination of proper wage rates for renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department for its construction projects Vice Presidents Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by federal agencies. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Proposed changes in OFCCP regulations, 41 C.F.R. Part 4 that require application of affirmative action goals and timetables for employment of minorities and women on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Office of Management and Budget Loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear facilities, pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act to employment of students in Detroit public school construction training program; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey practices. White House Council of Economic Advisors Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3322 United States Nuclear Fuel Corporation Establishment Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to construction funded by proposed corporation. [No bill number] Construction Occupational Safety and Health Act All aspects of legislation designed to strengthen Department of Labors programs concerning occupational safety and health in the construction industry. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. House of Representatives Labor Committee Army Corps of Engineers implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction; provisions requiring use of project labor agreements in proposed housing legislation, designed to consolidate various existing programs. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Deputy Secretary Misclassification of workers as independent contractors; Davis-Bacon wage determinations. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Policies regarding use of state prevailing wage rates as basis for Davis-Bacon wage determinations. U.S. Department of Labor - Use of project labor agreements on construction projects performed on tribal reservations. U.S. Department of Transportation Proposed revisions to labor requirements on highway projects, through Surface Transportation Authorization Act (no bill number). U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction.
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Possible amendments to Section 9006s that would reduce or eliminate the requirement that corporations report services performed for other corporations. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 6128 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors Representative Filner Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Meek Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Murphy Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Office of Management and Budget. Representative Norton Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the General Services Administration S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts to contracts performed under Act. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under the Act. Government Accountability Office Conference with GAO representatives who will be preparing a report requested by Congressman John Kline, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, concerning Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures, including the Form WD-10, and suggested changes and improvements in the process. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by GSA for its construction projects; use of non-union labor on renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building; determination of proper wage rates for renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department for its construction projects Vice Presidents Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by federal agencies. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Proposed changes in OFCCP regulations, 41 C.F.R. Part 4 that require application of affirmative action goals and timetables for employment of minorities and women on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Office of Management and Budget Loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear facilities, pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act to employment of students in Detroit public school construction training program; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey practices. White House Council of Economic Advisors Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all United States origin precious metals incorporated in the article.
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
Water Quality Investment Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
FLAME Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 provisions establishing Transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R.2892 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 concerned with provision that extends the basic pilot program (E-Verify program) by three years rather than making it permanent and appropriates $30 million for continued improvement of the E-Verify system, including an identity assurance tool, additional capacity to investigate fraudulent use of the system, and development of a self-check tool to allow authorized workers to validate the accuracy of their records on file with Federal agencies.. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned with all provisions of the bill. H.R. 2067 Protecting Americas Workers Act A bill to expand protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; interested in provisions increasing penalties for violating the Act, increasing protections for whistleblowers, and increasing employee participation in enforcement proceedings. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Training Improvement Act of 2009 authorizes funding for surface transportation training programs; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under bill. [No bill number] - Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. [No bill numbers] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned with all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Amendments to the Post-9/11 GI Bill provisions that would make educational subsidies available to veterans choosing to enter apprenticeship programs. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for identifying project appropriate for the use of project labor agreements. U.S. Department of Labor Administration of H-2B visa program; Wage determination process for weatherization program under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and administrative changes in enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. U.S. Department of Transportation Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects, under existing DOT regulations.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reuniting Families Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
Post-9/11 Veterans' Job Training Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
To provide for a portion of the economic recovery package relating to revenue measures, unemployment, and health.
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
Water Infrastructure Financing Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Good Neighbor Forestry Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 provisions establishing Transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R.2892 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 concerned with provision that extends the basic pilot program (E-Verify program) by three years rather than making it permanent and appropriates $30 million for continued improvement of the E-Verify system, including an identity assurance tool, additional capacity to investigate fraudulent use of the system, and development of a self-check tool to allow authorized workers to validate the accuracy of their records on file with Federal agencies.. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned with all provisions of the bill. H.R. 2067 Protecting Americas Workers Act A bill to expand protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; interested in provisions increasing penalties for violating the Act, increasing protections for whistleblowers, and increasing employee participation in enforcement proceedings. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Training Improvement Act of 2009 authorizes funding for surface transportation training programs; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under bill. [No bill number] - Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. [No bill numbers] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned with all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Amendments to the Post-9/11 GI Bill provisions that would make educational subsidies available to veterans choosing to enter apprenticeship programs. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for identifying project appropriate for the use of project labor agreements. U.S. Department of Labor Administration of H-2B visa program; Wage determination process for weatherization program under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and administrative changes in enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. U.S. Department of Transportation Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects, under existing DOT regulations.
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2010
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
STOPS Runoff Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 provisions establishing Transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R.2892 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 concerned with provision that extends the basic pilot program (E-Verify program) by three years rather than making it permanent and appropriates $30 million for continued improvement of the E-Verify system, including an identity assurance tool, additional capacity to investigate fraudulent use of the system, and development of a self-check tool to allow authorized workers to validate the accuracy of their records on file with Federal agencies.. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned with all provisions of the bill. H.R. 2067 Protecting Americas Workers Act A bill to expand protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; interested in provisions increasing penalties for violating the Act, increasing protections for whistleblowers, and increasing employee participation in enforcement proceedings. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Training Improvement Act of 2009 authorizes funding for surface transportation training programs; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under bill. [No bill number] - Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. [No bill numbers] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned with all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Amendments to the Post-9/11 GI Bill provisions that would make educational subsidies available to veterans choosing to enter apprenticeship programs. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for identifying project appropriate for the use of project labor agreements. U.S. Department of Labor Administration of H-2B visa program; Wage determination process for weatherization program under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and administrative changes in enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. U.S. Department of Transportation Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects, under existing DOT regulations.
Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO · Firm: SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
S.2958 and H.R. 5099 - Bills to establish a pilot program on partnership agreements with non-federal public and private entities to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects constructed under the legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5361 - A bill to amend Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain qualified government-owned building - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of government-owned buildings with proceeds from sale of tax-free bonds, under Section 142 of the IRS, as amended by the bill. S. 2012 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 - Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to activities financed with grants provided under proposed amendment to the bill. S. 2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water resources development projects funded under the bill. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division - Updating union prevailing wage rates.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1671 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using project labor agreements in their construction projects - interested in all provisions of the Act. H.R. 2029 - 2016 Omibus Appropriation Bill - interested in provisions that would carve out 3000 H-2B visas for occupations in the building and construction trades. H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4465 - Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. H.R. 4653 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2016 - a bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for State water systems and disadvantaged communities; interested in provisions requirement application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in provisions requiring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to grid modernization, large geothermal, Flint, Mi. water infrastructure and other construction programs authorized by the legislation. S. 2583 - Firm, Unwavering National Dedication to Water Act and S. 2588 - Get the Lead Out Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects authorized by legislation intended to amend the Clear Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 2894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities authorized under the Act. S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to programs authorized under the Act. S. 2089 - American Energy Innovation Act - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act. H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 - interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 3918 - Strengthen Seasonal Employment Opportunities Act - Revision of H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 - Authority of U.S. Department of Labor to administer H-2B visa program; interested in protecting labor standards for U.S. workers and temporary foreign workers. H.R. [no number] (Representative ORourke) - Draft legislation to modify Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 2089 - "American Energy Innovation Act" - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under the Act.
Filing targets: SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
S.1186 - The Move America Act of 2015 - Application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed with bonds created under the Act. H.R. 1735 - National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2016 - Impact of increasing the Simplified Acquisition Procedure threshold on application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. Application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements to construction of proposed FBI headquarters building on property exchanged with the federal government for that purpose.
Filing targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5624 - Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act -application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act U.S. Department of Labor - miscellaneous issues regarding wage determinations under Davis-Bacon Act. U.S. Department of Labor - application of Davis-Bacon wage determination to work on New Hampshire Job Corps project.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL)
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Department of Labor Davis-Bacon wage determinations.
Filing targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL)
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Proposed legislation: Amendment to Internal Revenue Code Section 142 to create new categories of tax-exempt facilities bonds application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects qualifying for proposed exemption
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2152 - Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation Act of 2014 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity financed through the Act. H.R. 4745 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014 - provisions permitting local transit agencies to prioritize hiring of local residents on highway and transit projects receiving financial assistance under the Act. Discussion draft - Green Bank Act of 2014 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity financed through the Act. Discussion draft - Amendment to Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code - Applying Davis-Bacon requirements to construction activities funded by Section 142 qualified bonds. Discussion draft - Grow America Act - permitting recipients of financial assistance from U.S Department of Transportation to include local hiring requirements in their bid specifications. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Authority - FHWAs policy precluding local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving FHWA financial assistance. Department of Labor - Possible changes in DOL regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2014 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Senator Robert Casey entitled: Jumpstarting Opportunities for Building Structures Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.S. Amdt. # 1392: Residential Energy Saving Act amendment to S. 1932: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (legislation to provide loans to states to assist in financing residential energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. S. 601: Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2013, Title X (intended to provide financial assistance to states for upgrading water infrastructure, through a federal credit instrument) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. Proposed Amendments to the Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Proposal to ensure that construction contractors performing work on rail properties continue to be within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act, and not the Railway Labor Act. Staff of Senator Sharrod Brown: Department of Veterans Affairs refusal to use project labor agreements on their construction projects and to apply the Davis-Bacon Act to construction of buildings on which it holds long-term leases. H.R. 789: Build America Bond Act of 2013- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed by bonds issued under the Act. Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Representative Sean Patrick Murphy: Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Senator Robert Casey entitled: Jumpstarting Opportunities for Building Structures Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.S. Amdt. # 1392: Residential Energy Saving Act amendment to S. 1932: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (legislation to provide loans to states to assist in financing residential energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. S. 601: Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act of 2013, Title X (intended to provide financial assistance to states for upgrading water infrastructure, through a federal credit instrument) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act. Proposed Amendments to the Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Proposal to ensure that construction contractors performing work on rail properties continue to be within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act, and not the Railway Labor Act. Staff of Senator Sharrod Brown: Department of Veterans Affairs refusal to use project labor agreements on their construction projects and to apply the Davis-Bacon Act to construction of buildings on which it holds long-term leases. H.R. 789: Build America Bond Act of 2013- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed by bonds issued under the Act. Discussion Draft Legislation proposed by Representative Sean Patrick Murphy: Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to projects financed under the Act.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.1716, Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment Act legislation to facilitate investment in infrastructure projects; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.S. 1768, Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act legislation to create State revolving loan funds to repair and replace natural gas pipelines; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded with loans provided under the Act. U.S. Department of Labor communications with Secretary of Labor regarding permissible apprenticeship/journeyman ratios.
Filing targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussion Draft, "Building Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013" - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act. H.R. 2084, "Partnership to Build America Act of 2013" - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013: - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activity funded under the Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 interested in provisions dealing with W and H-2B visa programs; provision dealing with status of Canadian workers employed in U.S. during temporary emergencies.S. 761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 legislation intended to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014 interested in proposed amendment precluding use of project labor agreements on construction financed by DHS. H.R. 2428 Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2013 legislation intended to direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide assistance to the states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under the bill. H.R. 6254 Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2012 legislation intended to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to provide grant assistance to States for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under bill.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Senate Discussion Draft: Water Resources and Development Act of 2012 - legislation intended to provide for conservation and development of water and related resources; interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects funded or otherwise assisted under bill. Senator Shaheen's staff: New Hampshire Department of Transportation Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey.Office of the Vice President Request by U.S. Department of Transportation to U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel, concerning interpretation of statutes and regulations governing construction projects receiving financial assistance from the Federal Highway Administration. Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor Proposed changes in Davis-Bacon regulations and administration.
Filing targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.1 - Hurricane Sandy Relief Act - proposed amendment exempting construction financed by the Act from Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
[No bill number] - Proposed legislation granting federal agencies the option to use Project Labor Agreements of their construction projects. [No bill number] - Proposed legislation to permit recipients of federal assistance to use Project Labor Agreements at their discretion. Discussion Draft Bill prepared by Congressman Wahlberg Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act bill to transfer from Department of Labor to Comptroller General authority under Davis-Bacon Act to pay laborers and mechanics accrued payments withheld from government contractors for wage underpayments. [No bill number] Proposed amendments to Pension Protection Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5854-Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Appropriations Act Military Construction Authorization Act, 2013 Amendment offered by Representative Flake to bar project labor agreements on construction projects funded by the Act. H.R. 4310-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013-Amendment offered by Representative Bartlett to bar project labor agreements on construction project funded by the Act. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on construction projects funded by Department of Energy grants authorized under Section 1603, Division B, of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to troubleshooting and repair of the superheater system incorporated into the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit at the Hanford Nuclear Site. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Service Contracts Act and Davis-Bacon Act to decontamination and decommissioning work at DOEs Portsmouth, Ohio gaseous diffusion plant. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Davis-Bacon Act to work at the Idaho National Laboratory. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to multi-family housing projects insured by HUD pursuant to National Housing Act Section 223(f). U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in methods for interpreting and issuing Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3145 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011 (amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the proposed Act. H.R. 3407 Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (legislation authorizing Secretary of Interior to grant leases for gas and oil drilling in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge) interested in provisions applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act and authorizing use of project labor agreements on construction work associated with oil and gas exploration. H.R. 4017 Smart Energy Act of 2012 (legislation implementing federal programs and policies to promote private sector investment in energy-efficient building upgrades) interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving federal financial assistance under the Act. Draft legislation: Amendment to the Federal-Aid Highway Act, 23 U.S.C. 112(b)(1), that would permit bid specifications for federally-assisted construction projects to require adherence to project labor agreements. Discussion draft: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Energy Proposed amendment of Secretary of Energys 1985 determination approving the Hanford Nuclear Site Stabilization Agreement to extend application of requirements to all construction on the site. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Proposed revisions to Davis-Bacon wage survey methods and procedures. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Determination whether Davis-Bacon applies to SpaceX construction activities at Cape Canaveral, Florida. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act and/or Service Contract Act to start-up and commissioning of Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant project.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2055: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 Rider that would prohibit the Department of Labor from spending funds to implement rule entitled Wage Methodology for the H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment Program H.R. 3070: House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Acts for U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Transfer of Government Accountability Offices functions regarding debarment and payment of back wages under the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to the Department of Labor. H.R. 3070: House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Acts for U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Rider Preventing Department of Labor from spending funds to implement or enforce project labor agreements. S. 1813: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. H.R. 2948: Fix America's Schools Today (FAST) Act of 2011 -- Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 936: American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. S. 1436: Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Projects Bonds Act of 2011 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. S. 1599: Labor-Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Act Proposed bans on project labor agreements and amendment of Davis-Bacon Act to use BLS statistics to determine prevailing wage rates. S. 1769: Rebuild America Jobs Act Subtitles E and F - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the Act. U.S. Department of Labor legality of deduction of dues for job targeting programs on jobs funding under the Davis-Bacon Act. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division proposed changes in Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation approval process for project labor agreements on FHWA projects in Illinois.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1599 - Labor-Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2012 - amendment to prohibit implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor's new H-2B Prevailing Wage Methodology Regulation. H.R. 2164 - "Legal Workforce Act" - Bill to require electronic verification of employee work authorization ("E-Verify") - procedural safeguards in implementing the program. Office of Senator Reed (D-RI) Inquiry from Senator Reeds staff regarding possible application of a Project Labor Agreement to construction of a three-tier 54,325 square foot building on the Newport, Rhode Island Naval Station to support Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Rhode Island (NUWCDIVNPT) operations related to submarine sensor research, development, testing, and repair. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Administration: Application of Davis-Bacon Act to Construction of National Guard/Reserve Facilities. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor: Validity of job targeting programs under the Davis-Bacon Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 375 Good Neighbor Forestry Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. HR 735 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act Prohibition of project labor agreements on federal construction projects. H.R. 1861 Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act Implementation of e-verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Discussion Draft Workforce Investment Act of 2011 Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) to revise requirements and reauthorize appropriations for, among other things, workforce investment systems for job training and employment services Need to automatically qualify as eligible service providers apprenticeship programs that have already approved for federal purposes by the DOL Office of Apprenticeship or a State Apprenticeship Agency. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee Hearing on Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Wage Determinations GAO Report on DOL procedures for conducting wage surveys and making wage determinations. U.S. Department of Energy Application of Hanford Reservation Site Stabilization Agreement to construction of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Project on the Hanford site. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs proposed changes in OFCCP regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, and implementation through changes in procurement process. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Changes in procedures for conducting Davis-Bacon wage surveys and making wage determinations
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 98, H.R. 280, H.R. 282, H.R. 693, H.R. 695, H.R. 800 Various bills addressing immigration issues: Implementation of E-Verify system for verifying authorization of employees to work in the United States. H.R.2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. White House - Proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security Regarding Promotion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals Authorized to Work in the U.S. effect on employment in the building and construction industry. Office of Management and Budget - Proposed Regulation Implementing New Methodology for Determining Prevailing Wage Rates for Individuals with H2-B Visas effect on employment of U.S. workers in the building and construction industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects potential creation of employment opportunities for workers represented by affiliates of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3322 United States Nuclear Fuel Corporation Establishment Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to construction funded by proposed corporation. [No bill number] Construction Occupational Safety and Health Act All aspects of legislation designed to strengthen Department of Labors programs concerning occupational safety and health in the construction industry. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. House of Representatives Labor Committee Army Corps of Engineers implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction; provisions requiring use of project labor agreements in proposed housing legislation, designed to consolidate various existing programs. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Deputy Secretary Misclassification of workers as independent contractors; Davis-Bacon wage determinations. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Policies regarding use of state prevailing wage rates as basis for Davis-Bacon wage determinations. U.S. Department of Labor - Use of project labor agreements on construction projects performed on tribal reservations. U.S. Department of Transportation Proposed revisions to labor requirements on highway projects, through Surface Transportation Authorization Act (no bill number). U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction. U.S. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Possible amendments to Section 9006s that would reduce or eliminate the requirement that corporations report services performed for other corporations. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 6128 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Misclassification of construction workers as independent contractors Representative Filner Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Meek Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Murphy Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Office of Management and Budget. Representative Norton Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the General Services Administration S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts to contracts performed under Act. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under the Act. Government Accountability Office Conference with GAO representatives who will be preparing a report requested by Congressman John Kline, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, concerning Davis-Bacon wage survey procedures, including the Form WD-10, and suggested changes and improvements in the process. General Services Administration - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by GSA for its construction projects; use of non-union labor on renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building; determination of proper wage rates for renovation of Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by the Department for its construction projects Vice Presidents Middle Class Task Force - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction, by federal agencies. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Proposed changes in OFCCP regulations, 41 C.F.R. Part 4 that require application of affirmative action goals and timetables for employment of minorities and women on federal and federally assisted construction projects. Office of Management and Budget Loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear facilities, pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon Act to employment of students in Detroit public school construction training program; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage survey practices. White House Council of Economic Advisors Implementation of Executive Order 13502, encouraging the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussion Draft [No Bill Number] - Positive Train Control Investment Act - Legislation to provide tax credits to rail carriers that invest in positive train control systems and/or related signal, communications or operating systems. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work supported through tax credits. FY 2010 Appropriations Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded through the Environmental Protection Agency. FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. H.R. 4058 Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 [Subsequently incorporated in H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011] Legislation directing the Secretary of Defense to establish pilot programs using veterans as apprentices on designated military construction projects. Interested in strengthening apprenticeship requirement to insure use of legitimate apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated records of graduating fully trained journey level mechanics. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 5476 and S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 Legislation establishing rebate and loan guarantee programs to encourage public and private investment in enhancing the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under the Building Star Energy Efficiency programs. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Application of Federal Highway Administration policy prohibiting local hiring preferences on construction projects receiving agency financial assistance. House Highways and Transit, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Proposed amendment of Title IV of Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to extend Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief projects. S. [No Bill Number] Kerry-Lieberman American Power Act of 2010 Legislation authorizing a comprehensive, sector-based approach to enhancing energy security, spurring the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing a number of mechanisms to address the cost impacts to consumers and businesses and to support clean energy technologies. Interested in the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor issues raised by proposed legislation. S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act Legislation authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with state foresters to provide forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services on National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management lands. Interested in insuring that the Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts labor standards requirements are applied to contracts awarded by state foresters. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Proposed amendments to Workforce Investment Act [29 U.S.C. 2842(a) & (b)] To assure that apprenticeship programs receive appropriate consideration by state and local Workforce Investment Act boards. Office of the Vice President, Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Army Corps of Engineers Use of project labor agreement on New Orleans construction project. Department of Defense Use of project labor agreement on Guam Realignment Project. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Extent of waiver of retroactive application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction of the Vogtle Nuclear Electric Generating Plant, under terms of federal loan guarantees; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of FBI building in Cincinnati, Ohio, pursuant to long-term lease agreement, and to installation of security fencing along Amtrak Northeast Corridor right-of-way; proposed changes to regulations affecting wage surveys and prevailing wage determinations. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Changes in H-2B temporary visa regulations. Department of Housing and Urban Development Use of project labor agreements on construction receiving HUD financial assistance. General Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on GSAs construction projects; GSAs guidance on implementation of Executive Order 13502. Department of Veterans Affairs Use of project labor agreements on Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado hospital construction projects.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to water treatment facilities financed under the Act. H.R. 2847 Jobs for Main Street America Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under Building Star program. H.R. 4144, H.R. 4751 and S. 1639 Legislation to expand tax incentives for certain sources of energy Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work subsidized by the tax incentives. H.R. 4320 Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 Expanding educational benefits to GIs who choose to enroll in apprenticeship training programs rather than college-based programs. H.R. 4929 Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2010 Legislative aimed at expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses to secure federal contracts and participate in federal loan and tax credit programs, and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged workers on federal construction projects Interested in provisions mandating hiring preferences and participation in apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers on construction projects funded directly or assisted by federal funds. S. 3177 and H.R. 5109 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under program establishing a Federal Rebate Processing System to provide federal rebates to homeowners installing energy savings measures for home energy retrofits that meet technical standards established under both bills. S. 3079 Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work funded under program to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee staff Proposed amendment of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to contracting-out of railroad right-of-way construction work. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff Proposed Jobs Bill Provisions to create targeted worker preferential hiring to improve minority and female participation on federally-assisted highway construction projects. House Ways and Means Committee staff - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed with Build America Bonds authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee staff Proposed legislation to require U.S. Department of Labor to adopt state prevailing wage rates as Davis-Bacon rates; hearings on use of project labor agreements; nomination of Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor. Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Environmental Protection Agency - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and financed by funds authorized by EPAs fiscal year 2010 appropriations. Department of Homeland Security Award of federally-assisted construction contract for alteration of Galveston Bay Railroad Bridge. Department of the Interior Approval process for casino permits. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Interpretation of apprenticeship regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 29. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment Development of National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards for YouthBuild program participants. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates to projects funded under U.S. Department of Energys State Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation block grant programs. Department of the Navy, Navy Facilities Command Application of project labor agreement to the Guam Realignment Project. Department of Transportation Use of project labor agreements on construction financed by the department. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction projects financed by FHWA. Government Services Administration Use of project labor agreements on construction undertaken by GSA, pursuant to Executive Order 13502. Internal Revenue Service Misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1122 Good Neighbor Forestry Act application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contracts prevailing wage requirements to contracts awarded under the bill. S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; development of pre-apprenticeship programs under Green Construction Careers Demonstration Program. S. 2910 Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act (formerly S. 2094) provisions reforming the H-2B guest-worker visa program. H.R. 537 Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 - application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving tax credits under the bill. H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010 funding for Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans' Employment. H.R. 3337 Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act of 2009 provisions extending educational subsidies to veterans choosing to pursue apprenticeships. H.R. 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving assistance under the bill. H.R. 3962 Affordable Healthcare for Americans Act; and H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act small business exemption for construction employers; proposed exemption for professional employer organizations. H.R. 4058 Discussion Draft of Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009 provisions to provide veterans with employment preferences on military construction projects. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to disaster relief funded through the Stafford Act. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction of National Guard and Reserve facilities. [no bill number] Discussion Draft of bill to extend application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to Federal Emergency Management Administration contracts for disaster relief projects. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Legislative activity: Contacts with Representative Clyburn concerning application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to environmental cleanup and decontamination and decommissioning work at Department of Energys Savannah River Site. Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for implementing Executive Order. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal construction projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects on VA construction projects.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1462 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act of 2009 workforce development provisions; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 provisions establishing Transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R.2892 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 concerned with provision that extends the basic pilot program (E-Verify program) by three years rather than making it permanent and appropriates $30 million for continued improvement of the E-Verify system, including an identity assurance tool, additional capacity to investigate fraudulent use of the system, and development of a self-check tool to allow authorized workers to validate the accuracy of their records on file with Federal agencies.. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned with all provisions of the bill. H.R. 2067 Protecting Americas Workers Act A bill to expand protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; interested in provisions increasing penalties for violating the Act, increasing protections for whistleblowers, and increasing employee participation in enforcement proceedings. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Training Improvement Act of 2009 authorizes funding for surface transportation training programs; concerned with application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under bill. [No bill number] - Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. [No bill numbers] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned with all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Amendments to the Post-9/11 GI Bill provisions that would make educational subsidies available to veterans choosing to enter apprenticeship programs. Legislative activity: Confirmation of M. Patricia Smith as Solicitor of Labor Office of the Vice President Middle Class Task Force Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. development of procedures for identifying project appropriate for the use of project labor agreements. U.S. Department of Labor Administration of H-2B visa program; Wage determination process for weatherization program under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and administrative changes in enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. U.S. Department of Transportation Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects, under existing DOT regulations.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2009 (amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act and Safe Drinking Water Act) - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation American Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing Act of 2009 application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act Targeting hiring preferences; use of project labor agreements; apprenticeship requirements; and protection of labor standards on work receiving financial assistance under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: National Infrastructure Development Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2892FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations ActMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Amendment offered by Senator Sessions to make permanent the E-Verify voluntary pilot program used to confirm the eligibility of newly-hired workers for employment and require federal contractors to use the E-Verify program; amendment offered by Senator Grassley to allow employers to retroactively use E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of existing employees; and amendment offered by Senator Vitter that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any funds appropriated for FY 2010 to change its no match regulations, which require employers to terminate within 90 days of receipt of a no-match letter from the Social Security Administration any employee who can not provide documentation proving he or she is authorized to work in the United States. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections. H.R. 2647 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to military construction on Guam; limitations on use of workers with H-2B visas on military construction on Guam. [No bill number] Proposed House and Senate Legislation to reform the healthcare system: concerned about all aspects of the legislation; particularly employer and employee mandates and financing provisions. H.R. 1409 and S. 560 Employee Free Choice Act concerned about all provisions of the bill. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 (Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 2212 and S. 949 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2227 American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (amendment to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; extension of U.S. immigration laws to off-shore drilling rigs and other vehicles attached to outer continental shelf. H.R. 2346 FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Provisions exempting certain projects assisted or funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from Davis-Bacon requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. H.R. 2368 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill. H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Targeted hiring preferences and apprenticeship utilization; application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work receiving financial assistance under the bill; use of project labor agreements on projects financed under the bill. H.R. 2709 Reuniting Families Act (amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act) various provisions regarding immigration reform. H.R. 2996 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, FY 2010 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving financial assistance under the bill. Office of the Vice President Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Office of Management and Budget - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; Application of Davis-Bacon requirements to projects receiving federal assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Labor - Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects; implementation of Davis-Bacon requirements to Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and school construction projects receiving financial assistance under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana); Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Government Services Administration Implementation of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of project labor agreements for construction of V.A. Hospitals in Aurora, Colorado and new Orleans, Louisiana under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Approval of project labor agreement for construction of new headquarters facilities on the site of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C., under the terms of Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to HUD programs utilizing money authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 3602 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Economic Recovery - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1105 - Senate Omnibus Appropriations bill Prepare provisions prohibiting Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; and provisions extending E-Verify Program. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and other labor protections for construction activities financed under the bill. S.AMDT.788 Amending S.CON.RES.13 - To fund the account Hazardous Fuel Reduction on Federal Lands (within Function 300) at the level authorized in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 Application of Davis-Bacon and Service Contract prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed Senate legislation: Invest in Americas Infrastructure Act -Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Weatherization and Building Efficiency Training Improvement Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to work financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: Clean and Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] - Proposed Senate legislation: 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (amendments to Energy Policy Act of 2005) Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects receiving loan guarantees under the bill. H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill; Provisions precluding funding for Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security implementation of new H-2B visa regulations; Provisions precluding employment of misclassified independent contractors on projects funded under bill; Buy America provisions; Provisions granting preferences to contractors agreeing to hire economically disadvantaged employees. H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction assisted by tax credit incentives provided under the bill. H.R. 598: Economic Stimulus Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. H.R. 1262: Amendments to Federal Water Pollution Control Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to State water pollution control projects financed under the bill. H.R. 1404: Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act Amendment that would allow states to perform fire suppression services pursuant to agreements with Federal agencies instead of pursuant to government contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts. H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - Freight Rail Tax Credit Bill Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. [No bill number] Proposed House legislation: Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act of 2009 Provisions modifying H-2B visa program and increasing labor protections; Provisions requiring accountability by labor recruiters. Federal Highway Administration: Approval of bid specifications containing requirement for project labor agreement in FHWA-funded contract for a portion of the Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center Expansion Project (Indiana).
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3617 Water Infrastructure Financing Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on construction projects financed under the Act. Proposed Senate legislation: Davis-Bacon Reform Act [No Bill Number] Ongoing development of proposed legislation to amend the Davis-Bacon Act, subchapter IV, chapter 31, title 40, United States Code.; interested in all provisions. Proposed Senate legislation: Economic Stimulus [No Bill Number] - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. Proposed Senate legislation: High Speed Rail for America Act [No Bill Number] Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the bill. Proposed Senate legislation: Skills Investment for Lifelong Success Act [No Bill Number] Establishing legitimate criteria for training programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act. H.R. 6515 - The Drill Responsibility in Leased Lands Act of 2008 - Provisions to require project labor agreements on construction projects financed under the Act. Proposed Davis-Bacon Reform Act [No Bill Number] Ongoing development of proposed legislation to amend the Davis-Bacon Act, subchapter IV, chapter 31, title 40, United States Code.; interested in all provisions. S. 3617 Water Infrastructure Financing Act Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on construction projects financed under the Act. Proposed High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008 [No Bill Number] Review proposed legislation to be sponsored by Senator John Kerry, which would establish and implement a high-speed rail corridor program by providing various kinds of financial assistance to which Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirement would apply.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5952 Police and Fire Station Modernization Act of 2008 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed by tax credit bonds for capital improvements for police and fire departments authorized by proposed amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. H.R. 6258 - Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction projects financed under the Act, which would accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel electric generation facilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 2116 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction financed under the Act pursuant to proposed amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which would provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 5658 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to military construction projects in Guam. H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction activities financed under the Act by congestion grants to states, or to Amtrak in cooperation with states, for the capital costs of facilities and equipment for high priority rail corridor projects necessary to reduce congestion or facilitate ridership growth in intercity passenger rail transportation; by grants to states, group of states, Interstate Compacts, or public agencies to assist in financing the capital costs of facilities, infrastructure, and equipment necessary to provide intercity passenger rail transportation; and by grants to states, groups of states, Interstate Compacts, public agencies, or Amtrak to finance capital projects in high-speed rail corridors. H.R. 2638 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 Application of the Davis-Bacon Act to four Transportation Security Administration grant programs financed pursuant to this Act, which makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S. 2191 Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 Application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed credit corporation that would be created pursuant to the Act, which would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes S. 988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 Extension through October 1, 2012 of exemption from Immigration and Nationality Act for returning H-2B nonimmigrant aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker) from counting against the statutory numerical limit on the number of foreign temporary nonagricultural workers who may be admitted annually to work in the United States. S. 988 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007 Extension through October 1, 2012 of exemption from Immigration and Nationality Act for returning H-2B nonimmigrant aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker) from counting against the statutory numerical limit on the number of foreign temporary nonagricultural workers who may be admitted annually to work in the United States.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3896 National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Corporation, and for other purposes. Working to assure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under the Act. H.R. 4088 Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 An immigration reform act. Interested in provisions for verifying employment eligibility and insuring due process rights for those identified as no-matches. H.R. __ [proposed legislation] Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 An Act to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employees to keep records of independent contractors and to provide a penalty for misclassification of workers Interested in all provisions of bill. S. 1200 - Indian Health Care Act Amendments of 2008 An Act to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act. Working to insure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under Act. S. 2191 Climate Security Act of 2008 A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Working to insure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed credit corporation created by the Act. Davis-Bacon Reform Legislation Preparing proposed legislation to reform Davis-Bacon prevailing wage law, not yet incorporated into specific legislation.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security. To ensure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects financed under the Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2007 · mid_year · MM
S. 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. S. 1321 – Energy Savings Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Acts. S. 1419 – Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 – application of Davis-Bacon Act. S. 1348, S. 1639 – Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act – all provisions relating to temporary worker programs; application of prevailing wage requirements to construction work; imposition of requirements on hiring halls. Proposed legislation to amend the Freedom of Information Act to allow access to certified payroll records and to amend the Davis-Bacon Act to create uniform application of debarment provisions to federal and federally-assisted construction contractors – all provisions H.R. 720 – Water Quality Investment Act of 2007 – application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. H.R. 1098 - Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2007 – application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. H.R. 1362 – Accountability in Construction Act – provisions prohibiting use of federal funds on certain projects. H.R. 1372 – Revitalizing New Orleans by Attracting America’s Leaders Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to construction activity financed under Act. H.R. 1379- Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007 – all provisions of bill to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1401 – Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. H.R. 1495 – Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. H.R. 1585 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - application of Davis-Bacon to construction of transportation corridor across Camp Pendleton H.R. 1645 – Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act – provisions relating to employment standards for temporary workers. H.R. 1742 – Better Classrooms Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 2116 – Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 – application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects assisted with tax credits under Act. H.R. 2419- Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon to construction work assisted pursuant to Title IX (Energy). H.R. 2638 – Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2008 – application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2701 – Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act. H.R. 2776 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 - Title IV, Subtitle B, § 411 – application of Davis-Bacon to projects financed by tax credit bonds. H.R. 3221- New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, and the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 – application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects receiving tax credits. S. 4 - Improving America's Security Act of 2007 – application of Davis-Bacon Act S. 795 - Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007 – all provisions of bill to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States. S. 912 - America's Better Classrooms Act - application of Davis-Bacon to projects built with tax incentives under the Act. S. 987 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects financed under Act H.R. 2 – Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 - provisions relating to professional employee organizations; taxation of small businesses H.R. 6 - Clean Energy Act of 2007 - provisions relating to hiring American workers.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 5808 – Public Transportation Security Assistance Act of 2006 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to public transportation agencies and over-the-road bus operators to improve security, and for other purposes. The BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. H.R. 5815 - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2006 -- A bill authorizing major medical facilities projects and lease of major medical facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2006 and 2007. BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 852, S. 3274 - The Fair Asbestos Injury Resolution Act -- Bills to provide compensation to victims of asbesos exposure, by establishing a national trust fund financed by entities with asbestos liability. BCTD is interested in all provisions, including establishment of fund, funding levels, compensation levels, eligibility requirements and compensation awards. S. 2459 - GreenLane Maritime Cargo Security Act -- A bill to improve cargo security, and for other purposes. BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. S. 2611 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 - A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. BCTD is interested in guest worker provisions, including prevailing wage protections and employment of undocumented workers. H.R. 6 – Climate and Economy Insurance Act of 2007 – A bill to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. BCTD interested provisions that would impose “Buy American” and “Employ American” requirements on recipients of oil and gas leases from the United States for offshore energy exploration. H.R. 1107 – Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act – A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance to states to rehabilitate and repair deficient dams. Interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to construction, repair and/or alteration of dams. H.R. 4761 – Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 – A bill to provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes. BCTD interested in including an amendment that impose “Buy American” and “Employ American” requirements on recipients of oil and gas leases from the United States for offshore energy exploration. H.R. 4954—Port Security Improvement Act — A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced defenses and for other purposes. BCTD interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. H.R. 5070 - Trade Preference Extension and Expansion Act of 2006 – A bill that proposes to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act through 2007. BCTD interested in effect of free trade agreements on enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. H.R. 5714 – Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2006 – A bill to improve the security of rail and public transportation systems in the United States, and for other purposes. BCTD is interested in application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded under the bill. H.R. 5928 - 21st Century High-Performance Public School Facilities Act of 2006 – A bill requiring the Secretary of Education to make annual grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state for the construction, modernization, or repair of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools, and to make low-interest loans to LEAs in each fiscal year; and that establishes the School Construction, Modernization, and Repair Revolving Fund. BCTD is interested in assuring application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to all construction, repair and/or alteration of school assisted under the Act. H.R. 6061 – Secure Fence Act of 2006 – A bill to extend fences and barriers along southern borders of U.S. BCTD interested in application of Davis-Bacon Act to projects funded under the bill. H.RES. 925, S.3569 and H.R.5684 – United States-Oman Free Trade Implementation Act of 2006 – A bill to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. BCTD interested in effect of free trade agreements on enforcement of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2005 · year_end · RA
H.R. 1843- Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007, and H.R. 3093 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. H-2B Visa reform legislation to revise and reauthorize program exempting certain nonimmigrant aliens seeking temporary nonagricultural skilled or unskilled jobs from the numerical limits on visas. Working to incorporate labor standards protections in the bills to protect U.S. and foreign workers.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2004 · year_end · RR
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-CIO via SHERMAN, DUNN, COHEN, LEIFER & YELLIG, P.C.
2004 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Employment & Training Administration, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE