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Meetings with House and Senate staffers on legislation (S.3943/HR 10416 and HR 9977) that would exclude certain housing construction products from current tariffs (House/Senate)
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: KOPPERS, INC. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
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MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on legislation (S.3943/HR 10416 and HR 9977) that would exclude certain housing construction products from current tariffs (House/Senate)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626, S. 5338)
Source: Senate LDA
| KOPPERS, INC. |
| 7 |
| 2022–2026 |
| CONSUMING INDUSTRIES TRADE ACTION COALITION | 6 | 2005–2007 |
| ROMEO RIM | 4 | 2019–2020 |
| KINGHORN & ASSOC | 1 | 2005 |
| MAYTAG CORP | 1 | 2005 |
| SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY | 1 | 2005 |
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles. Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding general manufacturing issues.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626)
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626, S. 5338)
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626)
Homebuilding Materials Tariff Relief Act
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on legislation (S.3943/HR 10416 and HR 9977) that would exclude certain housing construction products from current tariffs (House/Senate)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: KOPPERS, INC. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles. Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding general manufacturing issues.
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on legislation (S.3943/HR 10416 and HR 9977) that would exclude certain housing construction products from current tariffs (House/Senate)
Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626, S. 5338)
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Death Tax Repeal Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: KOPPERS, INC. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles.
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: KOPPERS, INC. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626)
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: KOPPERS, INC. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: KOPPERS, INC. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support Congressional Review Act resolutions (HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65) opposing EPA PM2.5 air regulations
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices on HR 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and support for fixes to R&D tax credit and bonus depreciation.
To amend section 5336 of title 31, United States Code, to provide existing small businesses with an additional year to file beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes.
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing (no specific bills); Support HR9278 to delay the Corporate Transparency Act by 1 year
To amend section 5336 of title 31, United States Code, to provide existing small businesses with an additional year to file beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes.
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing (no specific bills); Support HR9278 to delay the Corporate Transparency Act by 1 year
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support Congressional Review Act resolutions (HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65) opposing EPA PM2.5 air regulations
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2023
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2023
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
TCJA Permanency Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
TCJA Permanency Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the individual tax provisions of the tax reform law, and for other purposes.
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the individual tax provisions of the tax reform law, and for other purposes.
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
American Innovation and Jobs Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package or bipartisan innovation bill. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on indoor/outdoor heat workplace standards.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package or bipartisan innovation bill. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on indoor/outdoor heat workplace standards. Oppose the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID vaccines.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package or bipartisan innovation bill. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on indoor/outdoor heat workplace standards.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package or bipartisan innovation bill. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on indoor/outdoor heat workplace standards. Oppose the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID vaccines.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate in support of HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent; Meetings on retaining the 199A deduction, maintaining the estate tax exemption, and opposing tax increases on manufacturers. Letter to Congress opposing tax increases on manufacturers in any budget reconciliation package.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent; support for net operating loss provisions in CARES Act.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate in support of HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent;
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget package.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on workplace standards for mechanical power presses.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget package.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on workplace standards for mechanical power presses.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate in support of HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent;
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent; support for net operating loss provisions in CARES Act.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate in support of HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent; Meetings on retaining the 199A deduction, maintaining the estate tax exemption, and opposing tax increases on manufacturers. Letter to Congress opposing tax increases on manufacturers in any budget reconciliation package.
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2020
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for re-introduction of HR 6064-116, the NIST Plumbing Research Act, and the reintroduction of HR 8885-116, the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act (WATER Use Act).
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2020
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for re-introduction of HR 6064-116, the NIST Plumbing Research Act, and the reintroduction of HR 8885-116, the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act (WATER Use Act).
Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2020
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for re-introduction of HR 6064-116, the NIST Plumbing Research Act, and the reintroduction of HR 8885-116, the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act (WATER Use Act).
Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2020
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for re-introduction of HR 6064-116, the NIST Plumbing Research Act, and the reintroduction of HR 8885-116, the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act (WATER Use Act).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: TOPBUILD CORP. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
Support for strong 25C homeowner energy efficient tax credit based on S2588/HR4506, Home Energy Savings Act of 2019
Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
support for net operating loss (NOL) carry back provisions in CARES Act; Support for S.3612/HR 6821 clarifying that eligible business expenses are still deductible even if biz has received a PPP Loan;
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: MASCO CORPORATION · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Supported language on continuation of funding for EPA WaterSense program in HR 7612, FY 21 Interior-Env Appropriations Act.
To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Support for the SBA PPP Loan Program and reforms that would allow 2nd draw loans, simplified loan forgiveness, and tax free treatment of loan forgiveness expenses. Support for Discharge Petition for HR8265.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process. Meetings re: 232 exclusion process.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: TOPBUILD CORP. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
Support for strong 25C homeowner energy efficient tax credit based on S2588/HR4506, Home Energy Savings Act of 2019
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process. Meetings re: 232 exclusion process.
Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
support for net operating loss (NOL) carry back provisions in CARES Act; Support for S.3612/HR 6821 clarifying that eligible business expenses are still deductible even if biz has received a PPP Loan;
COVID–19 Behavioral Health Support Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose Amendment to S.4059 (National Defense Authorization Act) regarding beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN.
COVID–19 Behavioral Health Support Act
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Oppose Amendment to S.4059 (National Defense Authorization Act) regarding beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its support for workforce development/training programs and Pell Grant reform (S839, HR3497); support for general infrastructure program (no specific bills);
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: TOPBUILD CORP. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: TOPBUILD CORP. · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. Meetings with Commerce regarding 232 exclusion process.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices in support of HR940/S287, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act, legislation to provide congressional authority of 232 tariff process.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. Letter to the White House and Commerce Secretary regarding opposition to 232 steel tariffs and unfair fastener trade.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process. Meetings with House staffers regarding concerns with Japan trade agreement and fasteners.
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
Client: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS · Firm: THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
Meetings with House and Senate offices in support of HR940/S287, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act, legislation to provide congressional authority of 232 tariff process.
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Communications regarding opposition to Faster Labor Contracts Act
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Communications regarding opposition to FY27 National Defense Authorization Act amendments regarding intellectual property rights of contractors and capital raising efforts of publicly traded companies
Communications and Meetings with Commerce, USTR, and House and Senate offices regarding the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for Section 232 exemptions for Canada/Mexico; Support for extension of USMCA review; urging stakeholder process in any forthcoming customs enforcement regulations; opposition to secondary tariffs in the Sanctioning. Russia Act of 2026; support for continuation of the delay on Chinese vessel fees.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626)
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with USTR, House and Senate offices on the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for exemptions for Canada/Mexico; opposition to Section 232 copper tariffs (no specific bills); Comments on USMCA review
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626)
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Meetings with USTR, House and Senate offices on the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for exemptions for Canada/Mexico; opposition to Section 232 copper tariffs (no specific bills); Comments on USMCA review
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · 1T
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles. Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding general manufacturing issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (Don't Mess with My Appliances Act, HR4626)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Meetings with the White House, Dept. of Commerce, USTR, House and Senate offices on the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for exemptions for Canada/Mexico; opposition to Section 232 copper tariffs (no specific bills); Comments on USMCA review
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2296/HR 3838) regarding report language calling for a feasibility report on the use of composite utility poles to ensure the final report includes equitable treatment for wood utility poles.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses including proposed DOE faucet rule and potential for reform of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Meetings with the White House, Dept. of Commerce, USTR, House and Senate offices on the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for exemptions for Canada/Mexico; opposition to Section 232 copper tariffs (no specific bills); Comments to Commerce on Section 232 investigations on copper, critical minerals, planes affecting the fastener industry
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Meetings with the White House, Dept. of Commerce, USTR, House and Senate offices on the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for exemptions for Canada/Mexico; opposition to Section 232 copper tariffs (no specific bills); Comments to Commerce on Section 232 investigations on copper, critical minerals, planes affecting the fastener industry
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025. Support for final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate Staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on energy and water efficiency issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss fastener manufacturing (no specific bills)
Meetings with the Administration, House and Senate offices on the effects of steel/aluminum tariffs on the fastener industry; the need for exemptions for Canada/Mexico; opposition to Section 232 copper tariffs (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding support for extending the 199a deduction (HR703/S213); support for full expensing/bonus depreciation (HR 574/S 187); support for fixing the R&D tax credit (HR 1990); fixing the limits on business interest decuductions (HR 1347/S559); support for repealing the estate tax (HR 1301/S 587). Overall support for extending the 2017 TCJA tax provisions before they expire in 2025.
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing (no specific bills); Support HR9278 to delay the Corporate Transparency Act by 1 year
Comments to House Ways & Means Committee on needed business tax reform in 2025
General Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing. Continued communications with USTR regarding potential transshipment via Mexico of fastener products. Meetings with USITC and House and Senate staffers regarding Mexico/China transshipment and USMCA renewal.
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Comments to Treasury Dept/IRS regarding domestic content rules for domestic fasteners in 45x tax credit,
General Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing. Continued communications with USTR regarding potential transshipment via Mexico of fastener products.
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing (no specific bills); Support HR9278 to delay the Corporate Transparency Act by 1 year
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing; Meetings with House Small Business committee members regarding the fastener industry (no specific bills)
Support Congressional Review Act resolutions (HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65) opposing EPA PM2.5 air regulations
General Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing. Meeting with USTR regarding potential transshipment via Mexico of fastener products.
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices on HR 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and support for fixes to R&D tax credit and bonus depreciation.
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing businesses (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
outreach to House and Senate committees re: aerospace fastener industry and quality assurance systems.
General Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing.
Comments to Dept. of Labor on proposed changes to the registered apprenticeship program.
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Letter to White House re: EPA proposal on particulate matter PM2.5; Letter to ATSDR re: Nickel risk assessment
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing
Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing. comments to Commerce re: 232 exclusion process.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
House staffer meetings on speciality chemical manufacturing (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Communications with the Office of Advocacy, Small Business Administration and OSHA re: OSHA small business panels re: indoor/outdoor heat standard.
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Background meetings with House and Senate staffers regarding utility pole manufacturing (no specific bills). Background meeting with Rural Utility Services re: same.
House and Senate staffer meetings on speciality chemical manufacturing (no specific bills).
Background meetings with House and Senate staffers on railroad tie manufacturing (no specific bills)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate office re: tax policies that support manufacturing competitiveness such as HR 2788/S1232, the AIM Act; HR2406/S1117, the ALIGN Act; HR2673/S866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; HR 976/S1226, the TCJA Permanency Act; the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023; HR 338/S1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023; the Small Business Growth Act.
Meetings with House and Senate office re: workforce development policies supportive of manufacturers. Communications with the Office of Advocacy, Small Business Administration re: upcoming OSHA small business panel re: indoor/outdoor standard.
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
General meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing.
Support for Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023
Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills)
Support DOE proposal to set energy efficiency standard for portable hot tubs (no specific bills)
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Background meetings with House and Senate staffers on railroad tie manufacturing (no specific bills)
Background meetings with House and Senate staffers regarding utility pole manufacturing (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficiency tax credits (i.e., 25c).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Continued discussions on "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Provided Dept. of Commerce with list of critical fasteners to be added to critical goods/critical supply lines.
General support for manufacturing and North American competitiveness issues; Meeting with Made in America Office staff regarding domestic preference provisions affecting fasteners.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support of DOE proposal that portable hot tubs are a covered product under EPCA and should have a federal minimum efficiency standard.
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficiency tax credits (i.e., 25c) in any infrastructure package or budget reconciliation package.
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); House and Senate communications in support of energy efficiency for buildings in any future infrastructure or budget reconciliation package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Continued discussions on "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Participate in rulemakings regarding domestic procurement policies. Continued support for lifting the 232 steel tariffs on national trade allies. Testified before ITC for 232/301 economic study hearing and submitted follow up information.
General support for manufacturing and North American competitiveness issues;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Meeting with EPA Staff on proposed action on biocides in coatings (no specific bills)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KOPPERS, INC. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · RR
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficiency tax credits (i.e., 25c) in any infrastructure package or budget reconciliation package.
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); House and Senate communications in support of energy efficiency for buildings in any future infrastructure or budget reconciliation package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Meeting with EPA Staff on proposed action on biocides in coatings (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package or bipartisan innovation bill. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on indoor/outdoor heat workplace standards.
Continued discussions on "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Participate in rulemakings regarding domestic procurement policies. Continued support for lifting the 232 steel tariffs on national trade allies. Filed request to appear with ITC for 232/301 economic study hearing. Continued discussions in support of supply chain resiliency portions of the America COMPETES Act and their inclusion in any final bipartisan innovation act/competition bill.
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); House and Senate communications in support of energy efficiency for buildings in any future infrastructure or budget reconciliation package.
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficiency tax credits (i.e., 25c) in any infrastructure package or budget reconciliation package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House staff on energy efficiency standards for portable electric spas (no specific bills)
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House, Senate, Made in America Office Director regarding "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Participate in rulemaking regarding domestic procurement policies. Meetings with House and Senate on 232 steel tariffs and the negative effect on fastener industry. Continued support for lifting the 232 steel tariffs on national trade allies. File comments on 232 exclusion process with Dept. of Commerce. Endorsed the supply chain resiliency portions of the America COMPETES Act and their inclusion in any final bipartisan innovation act.
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package or bipartisan innovation bill. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on indoor/outdoor heat workplace standards. Oppose the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID vaccines.
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); House and Senate communications in support of energy efficiency for buildings in any future infrastructure or budget reconciliation package.
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficiency tax credits (i.e., 25c) in any infrastructure package or budget reconciliation package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with Senate staffers on proposal in Build Back Better Act for corporate book tax and potential affect on bonus depreciation.
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Communications regarding opposition to tax increases on manufacturers of all sizes via the Build Back Better Act.
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package. Participate in rule making process with OSHA on workplace standards for mechanical power presses.
General support for manufacturing and North American competitiveness issues;
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficiency tax credits (i.e., 25c) in any infrastructure package or budget reconciliation package.
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); House and Senate communications in support of energy efficiency for buildings in any future infrastructure or budget reconciliation package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate and Made in America Office Director regarding "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Participate in rulemaking regarding domestic procurement policies. Meetings with House and Senate on 232 steel tariffs and the negative effect on fastener industry. Support for lifting the 232 steel tariffs on national trade allies.
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget reconciliation package.
General support for manufacturing and North American competitiveness issues;
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Support for re-introduction of HR 6064-116, the NIST Plumbing Research Act, and the reintroduction of HR 8885-116, the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act (WATER Use Act).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); House and Senate communications in support of energy efficiency for buildings in any future infrastructure package.
House and Senate communications regarding support for strong homeowner energy efficient tax credits (i.e., 25c) in any infrastructure package or future tax package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco plumbing and coatings business units (no specific bills).
Support for re-introduction of HR 6064-116, the NIST Plumbing Research Act, and the reintroduction of HR 8885-116, the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act (WATER Use Act).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate and Made in America Office Director regarding "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Meetings with House and Senate on 232 steel tariffs and the negative effect on fastener industry. Support for lifting the 232 steel tariffs on national trade allies.
General support for manufacturing issues; Support for Office of Manufacturing and Industry Innovation Policy Act as included in the U.S. Industrial and Competitiveness Act;
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act and its inclusion in any budget package.
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for strong homeowner energy efficient tax credits.
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units in the home improvement industry such as plumbing and coatings (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent; support for net operating loss provisions in CARES Act.
Oppose HR842/S420, PRO Act
Meetings with House and Senate regarding "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners.
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
Support for strong homeowner energy efficient tax credits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for extension of expiring 301 tariff exclusions (no specific bill)
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units in the home improvement industry such as plumbing and coatings (no specific bills)
General meetings to discuss the coatings industry. (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Submittal of public comments on a proposed rule: Federal Acquisition Regulation: Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials. IFI's position was shared with appropriate House and Senate offices.
Support for the SBA PPP Loan Program and reforms that would allow 2nd draw loans, simplified loan forgiveness, and tax free treatment of loan forgiveness expenses.
Continued support for net operating loss (NOL) carry back provisions in CARES Act; Continuing support for tax free treatment of PPP Loan forgiveness;
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
Support for strong homeowner energy efficient tax credits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported language on continuation of funding for EPA WaterSense program in HR 7612, FY 21 Interior-Env Appropriations Act.
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Support for inclusion of Mobile Workforce State Tax Simplification Act in any COVID stimulus package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for inclusion of targeted liability protections in COVID 19 relief measures; Meeting with Dept. of Labor staff on workforce initiatives at DOL request.
Support for the SBA PPP Loan Program and reforms that would allow 2nd draw loans, simplified loan forgiveness, and tax free treatment of loan forgiveness expenses. Support for Discharge Petition for HR8265.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its role in manufacturing sector (no specific bills);
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
Support for strong 25C homeowner energy efficient tax credit based on S2588/HR4506, Home Energy Savings Act of 2019
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings in support of a federal approach to energy efficiency standards for portable hot tubs (no specific bills).
Meetings with congressional delegations representing facilities affected by state shutdown orders.
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
support for net operating loss (NOL) carry back provisions in CARES Act; Support for S.3612/HR 6821 clarifying that eligible business expenses are still deductible even if biz has received a PPP Loan;
Meetings re: 232 exclusion process; submittal of comments to Commerce Dept. on same.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its role in manufacturing sector (no specific bills);
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings re: recyclability of beverage carriers and associated EPA regulations (no specific bills);
ROMEO RIM via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding USPS next generation fleet program (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills);
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with congressional delegations representing facilities affected by state shutdown orders.
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Meetings in support of a federal approach to energy efficiency standards for portable hot tubs (no specific bills).
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its role in manufacturing sector (no specific bills);
Meetings to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process. Meetings re: 232 exclusion process.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings re: recyclability of beverage carriers and associated EPA regulations (no specific bills);
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
ROMEO RIM via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding USPS next generation fleet program (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with House staffer re: recyclability of beverage carriers and associated EPA regulations (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings with Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process. Meetings with House staffers regarding concerns with Japan trade agreement and fasteners.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its role in manufacturing sector (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Meetings in support of WaterSense program within the FY19 budget; Meetings in support of a federal approach to energy efficiency standards for portable hot tubs (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROMEO RIM via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding USPS next generation fleet program (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills); Meetings in support of S2137/HR3962 re: energy efficiency.
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Meetings in support of WaterSense program within the FY19 and FY20 budget; Meetings in support of a federal approach to energy efficiency standards for portable hot tubs (no specific bills).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. General support for sunsetting of 232 steel tariffs and reform of tariff authority process.
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its role in manufacturing sector (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with Senate staffers regarding S2137 energy star provisions.
Filing targets: SENATE
ROMEO RIM via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding USPS next generation fleet program (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate offices in support of HR940/S287, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act, legislation to provide congressional authority of 232 tariff process.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its support for workforce development/training programs and Pell Grant reform (S839, HR3497); support for general infrastructure program (no specific bills);
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. Meetings with Commerce regarding 232 exclusion process.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Meetings in support of WaterSense program within the FY19 and FY20 budget; Meetings in support of a federal approach to energy efficiency standards for portable hot tubs (no specific bills).
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices in support of HR940/S287, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act, legislation to provide congressional authority of 232 tariff process.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills);
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings with House and Senate offices to discuss opposition to 232 steel tariffs and support for any legislation that provides a way for removal of these tariffs such as HR940/S287, the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. Letter to the White House and Commerce Secretary regarding opposition to 232 steel tariffs and unfair fastener trade.
General education visits with new members of Congress regarding the fastener industry (no specific bills);
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Meetings in support of WaterSense program within the FY19 and FY20 budget;
meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills); support for building code provisions in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (Senate)
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings in support of EPA WaterSense authorization, including in S3021 water infrastructure legislation (passed/signed by the President); Meetings in support of EPA WaterSense program in the EPA budget for FY19. (House/Senate)
Meetings in support of inclusion in the FY18 or FY19 spending packages of Mobile Workforce State Tax Simplification Act (HR1393/S540).
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Meetings on how trade affects the U.S. fastener industry, including concerns with the affect of the Administration's 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products on makers of downstream products. (no specific bills), Comments to Commerce Dept. re: same, exclusion process. Same discussions re: Admin. actions on 301 tariffs and potential 232 on auto/auto products. Commerce to ITC regarding USMCA and effect on fastener industry.
General meetings regarding the fastener industry;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
TOPBUILD CORP. via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
General meetings regarding the role of insulation industry in energy efficiency (no specific bills);
general meetings on the role of the insulation industry in the housing markets, role of building codes (no specific bills); support for building code provisions in the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (Senate)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MASCO CORPORATION via THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on general manufacturing issues affecting Masco business units such as housing industry issues, plumbing industry issues (no specific bills)
Meetings in support of EPA WaterSense authorization, including in S3021 water infrastructure legislation; Meetings in support of EPA WaterSense program in the EPA budget for FY19. (House/Senate)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
General House and Senate meetings regarding the fastener industry, manufacturing. Oppose FTC proposal to ban noncompete agreements.
Support for Build America, Buy America guidance, domestic content provisions for US manufacturers. Meeting with Made in America Office re: same. Support for trade policies that support domestic fastener manufacturing.
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
Issues affecting manufacturer of railroad and utility products including agriculture, environmental, transportation, trade, labor, shipping, disaster planning and tax issues.
General support for manufacturing and North American competitiveness issues;
Oppose any tax increases on manufacturers of all sizes, including pass-through, via the Build Back Better Act, reconciliation efforts.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Oppose any tax increases on manufacturers of all sizes via the Build Back Better Act.
General support for manufacturing and North American competitiveness issues;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Meetings with House and Senate and Made in America Office Director regarding "Made in America" Executive Order and domestic procurement policy affecting fasteners. Participate in rulemaking regarding domestic procurement policies. Meetings with House and Senate on 232 steel tariffs and the negative effect on fastener industry. Support for lifting the 232 steel tariffs on national trade allies.
Filing targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Meetings with House and Senate in support of HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent; Meetings on retaining the 199A deduction, maintaining the estate tax exemption, and opposing tax increases on manufacturers. Letter to Congress opposing tax increases on manufacturers in any budget reconciliation package.
Filing targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Meetings with House and Senate in support of HR 1381/S 480, Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 199A deduction permanent;
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
General support for manufacturing issues; Support for Office of Manufacturing and Industry Innovation Policy Act;
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Meetings with House and Senate offices regarding the fastener industry and its role in manufacturing sector (no specific bills);
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Meetings re: 232 exclusion process; submittal of comments to Commerce Dept. on same; share 232 exclusion process comments with House and Senate staffers;
Continued support for net operating loss (NOL) carry back provisions in CARES Act; Continuing support for tax free treatment of PPP Loan forgiveness;
Oppose Amendment to S.4059 (National Defense Authorization Act) regarding beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Oppose Amendment to S.4059 (National Defense Authorization Act) regarding beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN.
Oppose OSHA setting an "Emergency Temporary Standard" for COVID-19 per CARES Act and support OSHA using the "general duty clause" for enforcement.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Meetings in support of appropriations language supporting the WaterSense program within the FY21 budget.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE