BRITTON LOFTIN

H.Res. 1414, Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 1589, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, a bill authorizing the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens. S. 2106- SECURE Act - a bill to protect and provide a pathway to citizenship to Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure Recipients.

S. 2028 - Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025 - A bill to enhance and support registered apprenticeship programs in the construction and manufacturing sectors through funding and grants, primarily for institutions of higher education that sponsor such registered apprenticeship programs. H.R. 2550, the Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA), legislation to nullify President Trumps Executive Order relating to the Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs employees at specified federal agencies.

Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, draft bipartisan legislation to prescribe comprehensive permitting reform, to curtail permitting-related litigation that delays projects, and to establish certain standards for responsible data center development on federal lands.

S. 2106- SECURE Act - a bill to protect and provide a pathway to citizenship to Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients. Seeking introduction of a House companion to S. 2106, the SECURE Act.

H.R. 1, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14; Title VII (Finance), Subtitle A (Tax), Sections 70505 (Termination of energy efficient home improvement credit) 70507 (Termination of energy efficient commercial buildings deduction); 70508 (Termination of new energy efficient home credit); 70512 (Clean electricity production credit), 70513 (Clean electricity investment credit), 70514 (Phase-out and restrictions on advanced manufacturing production credit), 70522 (Carbon oxide sequestration credit), and 70524 70511 (termination of clean hydrogen production credit). General education on funding in FY 25 and FY 26 budgets related to the funding and authorization of the Job Corps Program.

Seeking reintroduction of the Rebuild Americas Schools Act, a bill providing support for long-term improvements to public elementary and secondary school facilities.

Seeking reintroduction of the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education on the need for legislation that modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. General education on the importance of the expansion and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status countries and pathways to dealing with increased migrant surges.

Seeking reintroduction of the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

H. Con. Res. 14, resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

General education on IUPAT registered apprenticeship programs K12 CTE articulation and compliance with PWA requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act. Final regulations that amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under sections 30C, 45, 45L, 45Q, 45U, 45V, 45Y, 45Z, 48C, and 179D of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), as enacted or amended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Public Law 117-169, 136 Stat. 1818 (August 16, 2022).

Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Title VIII, Subtitle B, Section 813 regarding Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight employee training requirements.

General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. General education regarding workforce opportunities for recently arrived migrants.

General education on IUPAT registered apprenticeship programs K12 CTE articulation and compliance with PWA requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act Final regulations that amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under sections 30C, 45, 45L, 45Q, 45U, 45V, 45Y, 45Z, 48C, and 179D of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), as enacted or amended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Public Law 117-169, 136 Stat. 1818 (August 16, 2022).

General education on IUPAT registered apprenticeship programs K12 CTE articulation and compliance with PWA requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act. Final regulations that amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under sections 30C, 45, 45L, 45Q, 45U, 45V, 45Y, 45Z, 48C, and 179D of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), as enacted or amended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Public Law 117-169, 136 Stat. 1818 (August 16, 2022).

General education on IUPAT registered apprenticeship programs K12 CTE articulation and compliance with PWA requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act. Final regulations that amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under sections 30C, 45, 45L, 45Q, 45U, 45V, 45Y, 45Z, 48C, and 179D of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), as enacted or amended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Public Law 117-169, 136 Stat. 1818 (August 16, 2022).

H.R.8812 - Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - provides for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. Section 142 regarding corrosion prevention and standards for related employment and training activity. General education around the implementation of workforce development in The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Public Law 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) Title I, Subtitle A, section 11118 The Bridge Investment Program.

Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Title VIII, Subtitle B, Section 813 regarding Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight employee training requirements.

S. 1727, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. General education regarding workforce opportunities for recently arrived migrants. General education on the need for legislation that modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations.

S. 1932 and H.R. 4064 - Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees. General education regarding the protection of labor standards on projects funded through any future reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act. H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, a bill providing for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water related resources, and for other purposes; Section 142 regarding corrosion prevention. General education around the implementation of workforce development in The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Public Law 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) Title I, Subtitle A, section 11118 The Bridge Investment Program.

H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; House Rules Committee amendment #1090, to require that the wages given to federal contractors utilized by the Department of Defense be determined using surveys from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; House Armed Services Committee amendment #3775, Exemption of certain Department of Defense military construction projects from Executive Order relating to use of project labor agreements for federal construction projects.

S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the right of workers to form and join a union. General education on Job Corps Program administration. S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. H.R.2851 National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. General education on IUPAT pre-apprenticeship models and how to connect K through 12 Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to registered apprenticeship programs through full articulation and articulation agreements that align pre-apprenticeship and CTE programs with registered apprenticeship programs. General education on IUPAT registered apprenticeship programs K through 12 Career Technical Education (CTE) articulation and compliance with Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements in the CHIPS and Science Act.

General education on FY 24 budget including increasing funding in FY 24 budget level for the Wage and Hour Division of the DOL and other labor enforcement agencies.

S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the right of workers to form and join a union. General education on Job Corps Program administration. S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. H.R.2851 National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. General education on IUPAT pre-apprenticeship models and how to connect K through 12 Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to registered apprenticeship programs through full articulation and articulation agreements that align pre-apprenticeship and CTE programs with registered apprenticeship programs. H.J.Res.116 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Julie Su nomination for Secretary of the Department of Labor, PN# 1231. Jose Javier Rodriguez nomination for Assistant Secretary of Labor, PN# 1591.

Discussion with DOT and DOE offices regarding project implementation and granting opportunities. S. 1932 and H.R. 4064 - Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees. General Education on workforce initiatives and trades performed by members of the IUPAT in U.S Ports and Shipyards.

S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the right of workers to form and join a union. Department of Labor proposed rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (87 FR 62218, October 13, 2022). H.J. Res. 98 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. H.R.2851 National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. General education on Job Corps Program administration.

S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the right of workers to form and join a union. Advocated and educated government agency staff on the registered apprenticeship and labor standards. General education on Job Corps Program administration. General education on workforce initiatives and and trades performed by members of the IUPAT in the City of Baltimore. S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. H.R.2851 National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. General education on workforce initiatives and and trades performed by members of the IUPAT in the Cities of Pittsburgh, PA and Augusta, GA.

H.R.3179 and S. 1516, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

The nomination of Julie A. Su to be United States Secretary of Labor (PN 388). S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the rights of workers to form and join a union. General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis- Bacon Act. General education concerning the need to preserve President Bidens Executive Order 14063 - Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (February 4, 2022). General Education on high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. H.R.2851, the "National Apprenticeship Act of 2023," to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes. S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, to expand the national apprenticeship national system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes.

General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities.

S. 1932 - Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees. H.R. 4064, a bill to require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors, and for other purposes. General education on the local and targeted hire component of workforce development to be included in DOT funding opportunities for highway construction projects as prescribed by Title V Section 25019 of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021) Seeking funding in the forthcoming Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024 to scale training and workforce development in the transportation sector (no bill introduced). Advocating for implementing guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions and fact sheets to clarify the workforce development funding and local hiring preference provisions of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021).

H.R.3179 the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire Bill. S. 1516, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

Advocated to include in the forthcoming Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations for programs under the National Apprenticeship Act, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and to increase the budget of the National Labor Relations Board (no bill introduced). Advocated for an increase in the National Labor Relations Board Budget.

Seeking reintroduction of the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies on deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. Seeking reintroduction of the Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act of 2022, legislation to modify the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. General education on Deferred Action for workers impacted by employer labor law violations.

Advocating for reintroduction of the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement corrosion management systems that utilize industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their Employees (no bill introduced). General education on the local and targeted hire component of workforce development to be included in DOT funding opportunities for highway construction projects as prescribed by Title V Section 25019 of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021) Seeking funding in the forthcoming Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024 to scale training and workforce development in the transportation sector (no bill introduced). Advocating for implementing guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions and fact sheets to clarify the workforce development funding and local hiring preference provisions of The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021).

Seeking reintroduction of the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs (no bill introduced).

H.R.2303, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs. Entire Bill. General Education on high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. General Education on registered apprenticeship and vocational/CTE articulation programs in the public k-12 school system, high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities.

S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. H.R. 7549, the Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act of 2022, legislation modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. Entire Bill. General education on Deferred Action for workers impacted by employer labor policy.

General education related to implementation of the green energy tax credits and related labor standards in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-169 (August 16, 2022).

H.R. 8033 - Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021), a law for federal-aid highway and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). H.Rept. 117-402, House Committee Report language concerning the Federal Highway Administrations implementation of the Bridge Investment Program and Bridge Formula Program. Support for Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority's application for a Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program grant for the Newport Pell Bridge: Multi-Modal Climate Resiliency and Safety Project Support for Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority's application for a Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program grant for the Mount Hope Bridge Cable & Anchorage Dehumidification & Deck Rehabilitation Project Support for the City of Oakland's (CA) application for Department of Transportation National Infrastructure Project Assistance grant program for the Oakland Waterfront Mobility Hub Project.

General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities.

General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act. General education concerning the need to protect President Biden's Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements. General Education on high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. General education concerning the lack of rights for workers in the H2B visa program.

General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities.

H.R.8033, Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, to properly maintain and care for bridge projects overseen by the Federal Highways Administration. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No: 117-58 (November 15, 2021), a law for federal-aid highway and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Seeking language in House Committee report to accompany the FY 2023 appropriations bill for the FY 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies regarding the bridge investment program and bridge formula program.

General education on the need to pass a voting rights bill.

H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. S.420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. H.R.2303, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation directing the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs for (1) expanding or supporting outreach to high schools, local businesses, and local workforce development boards; and (2) providing advising and support services to students who are enrolled in these apprenticeship programs. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act. General education concerning the need to protect President Biden's Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements. General Education on high-road labor standards, workforce development, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship readiness programs, and IUPAT efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. General Education and advocacy on the local and targeted hire component of workforce development to be included in DOT funding opportunities as prescribed by Section 25019(a) of BIL on highway construction projects through the US Department of Transportation (DOT). General Education and advocacy for funding to scale training and workforce development in the transportation sector.

H.R.1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021, legislation allowing a convention and trade show restart tax credit and extending the employee retention tax credit. S. 477 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021, legislation allowing a convention and trade show restart tax credit and extending the employee retention tax credit.

S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. General education concerning the lack of rights for workers in the H2B visa program.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law No: 117-81 (December 27, 2021), Section 813, authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities. General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight.

General education on the need to apply labor standards to the following Internal Revenue tax credits: (1) the section 45 renewable electricity production credit; (2) the section 48 energy investment tax credit; (3) the section 45Q credit for carbon dioxide sequestration; (4) the section 45c advanced energy manufacturing credit; and (5) the section 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction. H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Entire bill. S.420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Entire bill. General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act. H.R. 2471 - FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, sought to revise section 3(20) of the Perkins Act to have the term eligible institution include an apprenticeship program that is registered under the National Apprenticeship Act. Advocated that section 3(20) of the Perkins Act shall be applied as if the term eligible institution includes an apprenticeship program that is registered under the National Apprenticeship Act and accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of Education. H.R.2303, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation directing the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs for (1) expanding or supporting outreach to high schools, local businesses, and local workforce development boards; and (2) providing advising and support services to students who are enrolled in these apprenticeship programs. Entire Bill.

General education on the need to protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipient immigrants in the Build Back Better Budget Reconciliation package. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill.

General education on the need to apply labor standards to certain tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code: (1) the section 45 renewable electricity production credit; (2) the section 48 energy investment tax credit; (3) the section 45Q credit for carbon oxide sequestration; (4) the section 45c advanced energy manufacturing credit; and (5) the section 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction.

H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" Section 813- authorizing DOD to make use of federally registered apprenticeship programs for training military personnel, civilian employees, and DOD contractors on anti-corrosion activities. General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight.

H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), legislation for federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Entire bill.

General education on the need to apply labor standards to the following Internal Revenue tax credits: (1) the section 45 renewable electricity production credit; (2) the section 48 energy investment tax credit; (3) the section 45Q credit for carbon oxide sequestration; (4) the section 45c advanced energy manufacturing credit; and (5) the section 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction. H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Entire bill. S.420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Entire bill. General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act. General education concerning the misclassification of construction workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. House Appropriations Committee, Full Committee Print, Legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, seeking to revise section 3(20) of the Perkins Act to have the term eligible institution include an apprenticeship program that is registered under the National Apprenticeship Act. Report language in H.R. 4502, the "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022". [Report No. 117-96], Advocated that section 3(20) of the Perkins Act shall be applied as if the term eligible institution includes an apprenticeship program that is registered under the National Apprenticeship Act and accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of Education. Language included under Career, Technical, and Adult Education permitting accredited registered apprenticeship programs to be eligible for funding under the Perkins Act. General education concerning the barriers to union organizing of construction workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns.

S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns.

General education on the trained workforce development efforts of the Department of Defense Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight.

H.R. 3684, the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act (INVEST Act), legislation for federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Title I, Subtitle A, Section 1116 Corrosion prevention for bridges. Division H Corrosion Control.

H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, legislation to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens. Entire bill. S. 306, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns.

H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Entire bill. S.420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021, legislation to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. Entire bill. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Delay of Effective Date" (86 FR 8326, February 5, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 FR 14038, March 12, 2021). General education concerning the need to expand the definition of prevailing wage in U.S. Department of Labor regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act. HUD Memorandum of January 19, 2021 implementing the U.S. Department of Labor All Agency Memoranda issued December 14, 2020 interpreting the application of Davis-Bacon on HUD projects. General education concerning the misclassification of construction workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 enforcement program aimed at employers in the construction industry to allow for Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) regulations to protect workers on the job.

General education on corrosion effects to bridges and how to protect these infrastructure assets.

H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9701, Temporary delay of designation of multiemployer plans as in endangered, critical, or critical and declining status, Section 9702, Temporary extension of the funding improvement and rehabilitation periods for multiemployer pension plans in critical and endangered status for 2020 or 2021, Section 9703, Adjustments to funding standard account rules, and Section 9704, Special financial assistance program for financially troubled multiemployer plans.

Advocated for the inclusion of workers to receive pandemic unemployment compensation, regardless of immigration status, in COVID-19 relief packages. General education on the Immigration and Nationality Act's H-2A and H-2B Visa programs. General education on work and resident authorizations for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients.

H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses; Division N (Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act).

General education on workforce development and registered apprenticeships. H.R. 2 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation. H. Amdt. 827, to exempt projects funded under this bill from Davis-Bacon. General education regarding COVID-19 health and safety issues on construction job sites. Labor Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, advocated for inclusion of COVID-19 guidance for Job Corps Centers. General education concerning Job Corps program needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Bill in entirety.

General education on the Immigration and Nationality Act's H-2A and H-2B Visa programs. General education on work and resident authorizations for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients. S.879 Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) ACT- A bill to permit a qualifying alien who is not inadmissible or deportable under certain criminal or security grounds or who did not participate in persecution to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status if such alien: (1) is in temporary protected status (TPS), (2) held TPS status, (3) qualified for TPS status at the time of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) last TPS designation, or (4) is a national of a foreign country that was at any time a TPS-designated country. Bill in Entirety.

General education on healthcare funds of construction sector multiemployer healthcare plans.

General education on structurally deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT - This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Bill in entirety. S.3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)ACT- This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Bill in entirety.

S. 2254 Butch Lewis Act of 2019 - bill establishes the Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury and a related trust fund to make loans to certain multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. Bill in entirety.

General education on how COVID-19 impacts the healthcare funds of construction sector multiemployer healthcare plans.

H.R.7010 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 - This bill amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program to defer payroll taxes, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety. S.3805 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 - This bill amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program to defer payroll taxes, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety.

H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Bill in entirety.

General education on workforce development and registered apprenticeships. H.R. 2 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation. H. Amdt. 827, to exempt projects funded under this bill from Davis-Bacon. General education regarding COVID-19 health and safety issues on construction job sites. Labor Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, advocated for inclusion of COVID-19 guidance for Job Corps Centers. General education concerning Job Corps program needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

H.R. 8406, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act-legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, Division K, Title III, section 312 seeking relief for construction industry multiemployer healthcare plans impacted by COVID-19.

General education on work and resident authorizations for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients. H.R. 8294, the "National Apprenticeship Act of 2020," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; entire bill.

H.R. 8406, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act-legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, Division F, Title I, Subtitle A, Section 101 regarding eligibility for economic stimulus payments regardless of immigration status.

H.R. 8406, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act-legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, Division K, Title III, section 312. Related to ensuring the ability of unemployed workers to enroll in health coverage. General education around protections for the construction industry multiemployer healthcare plans impacted by COVID-19.

H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Bill in entirety. H.R. 8406, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - This legislation makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 S.4299 - Sustaining Tourism Enterprises During the COVID-19 Pandemic (STEP) - Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to provide grants to certain tourism promotion entities and event venues to address the economic impacts of COVID-19.

H.R. 8406 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - This legislation makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("GROW Act").

H.R. 8406 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - This legislation makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("GROW Act").

General education on work and resident authorizations for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients. H.R. 8294, the "National Apprenticeship Act of 2020," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; entire bill.

H.R. 8406 Advocated for the inclusion of workers to receive pandemic unemployment compensation, regardless of immigration status, in COVID-19 relief packages.

H.R.7010 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 - This bill amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program to defer payroll taxes, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety. S.3805 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 - This bill amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program to defer payroll taxes, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety.

General education on how COVID-19 impacts the healthcare funds of construction sector multiemployer healthcare plans.

General education about the need to preserve and protect labor standards in infrastructure packages. H.R.2 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act- This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation. Advocated for inclusion of Sec. 1116 (Corrosion prevention for bridges).

General education on workforce development and registered apprenticeships. H.R. 2 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation. H. Amdt. 827, to exempt projects funded under this bill from Davis-Bacon. General education regarding COVID-19 health and safety issues on construction job sites. Labor Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, advocated for inclusion of COVID-19 guidance for Job Corps Centers. General education concerning Job Corps program needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

H.R.7010 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 - This bill amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program to defer payroll taxes, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety. S.3805 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 - This bill amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program to defer payroll taxes, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety.

General education about the need to preserve and protect labor standards in infrastructure packages. H.R.2 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act- This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation. Advocated for inclusion of Sec. 1116 (Corrosion prevention for bridges).

General education on how COVID-19 impacts the healthcare funds of construction sector multiemployer healthcare plans.

H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Bill in entirety.

General education on structurally deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

General education on workforce development and registered apprenticeships. General education on Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage in relation to the building and construction sector. General education regarding health and safety issues on construction job sites. S. 1306 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to increase penalties for the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, to strengthen the right of workers to strike, to create a new mediation and arbitration regime for negotiating a first contract, to allow unions and employers to negotiate agreements permitting the collection of fair share fees to cover the costs of representation for all workers benefitting from it, to streamline the National Labor Relations Board procedures to better effectuate the right to organize, and to protect union elections from coercive captive audience meetings by management, bill in entirety.

General education on corrosive effects to military equipment and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

S. 2254 Butch Lewis Act of 2019 - bill establishes the Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury and a related trust fund to make loans to certain multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. Bill in entirety.

H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT - This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Bill in entirety. S.3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)ACT- This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Bill in entirety.

S. 2254 Butch Lewis Act of 2019 - bill establishes the Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury and a related trust fund to make loans to certain multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. Bill in entirety.

General education on corrosive effects to military equipment and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

General education on structurally deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

General education on the corrosive effects to military equipment and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

General education on the Immigration and Nationality Act's H-2A and H-2B Visa programs. S.879 Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) ACT, A bill to permit a qualifying alien who is not inadmissible or deportable under certain criminal or security grounds or who did not participate in persecution to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status if such alien: (1) is in temporary protected status (TPS), (2) held TPS status, (3) qualified for TSP status at the time of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) last TPS designation, or (4) is a national of a foreign country that was at any time a TPS-designated country. Bill in entirety.

General education on the multiemployer, defined-benefit pension system. H.R. 935 - This bill transfers certain funds to provide pension benefits for retired coal miners who have been affected by issues such as coal company bankruptcies. Bill in entirety. S. 2254 - Butch Lewis Act of 2019 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. Bill in entirety.

General education on structurally deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate and control corrosion.

General education on workforce development and registered apprenticeships. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to increase penalties for the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, to strengthen the right of workers to strike, to create a new mediation and arbitration regime for negotiating a first contract, to allow unions and employers to negotiate agreements permitting the collection of fair share fees to cover the costs of representation for all workers benefitting from it, to streamline the National Labor Relations Board procedures to better effectuate the right to organize, and to protect union elections from coercive captive audience meetings by management, bill in entirety. S. 1306 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to increase penalties for the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, to strengthen the right of workers to strike, to create a new mediation and arbitration regime for negotiating a first contract, to allow unions and employers to negotiate agreements permitting the collection of fair share fees to cover the costs of representation for all workers benefitting from it, to streamline the National Labor Relations Board procedures to better effectuate the right to organize, and to protect union elections from coercive captive audience meetings by management, bill in entirety.

General education on the Immigration and Nationality Act's H-2A and H-2B Visa programs. S.879 Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) ACT- A bill to permit a qualifying alien who is not inadmissible or deportable under certain criminal or security grounds or who did not participate in persecution to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status if such alien: (1) is in temporary protected status (TPS), (2) held TPS status, (3) qualified for TSP status at the time of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) last TPS designation, or (4) is a national of a foreign country that was at any time a TPS-designated country. Bill in Entirety.

General education on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USCMA).

General education on workforce development and registered apprenticeships. H.R. 582- Raise the Wage Act. A bill to provide for increases to the Federal minimum wage, bill in its entirety. H.R. 2474 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 - a bill to amend Federal labor laws to: increase penalties for the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, strengthen the right of works to strike, create a new mediation and arbitration regime for negotiating a first contract, allow unions and employers to negotiate agreements permitting the collection of fair share fees to cover the costs of representation for all workers benefitting from it, streamline National Labor Relations Board procedures to better effectuate the right to organize, and to protest union elections from coercive captive audience meetings by management, bill in entirety. S. 1306 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 - a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes. Bill in its entirety.

General education on the Immigration and Nationality Acts H-2A and H-2B Visa programs. H.R. 6 -- American Promise Act of 2019, a bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens. Bill in entirety. Advocated for the introduction of a bill that permits a qualifying alien who is not inadmissible or deportable under certain criminal or security grounds or who did not participate in persecution to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status if such alien: (1) is in temporary protected status (TPS), (2) held TPS status, (3) qualified for TSP status at the time of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) last TPS designation, or (4) is a national of a foreign country that was at any time a TPS-designated country.

General education on structurally-deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate, and control corrosion

General Education on Job Corps and Apprenticeship programs. General education in the House on worker safety issues in anticipation of HR 3808- Infrastructure Expansion Acts passage in the House

H.R. 3808 - Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017 - A bill to preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development. Bill in entirety. General Education in the Senate on scaffolding law.

H. Rept. 115-750 - A report in explanation of the bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Committee recommendation under Federal-Aid Highways concerning structurally deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate, and control corrosion. General Education in the Senate on structurally deficient bridges and the use of industry best practices to prevent, mitigate, and control corrosion.

General education on the Immigration and Nationality Acts H-2A and H-2B Visa programs. H.R.4253 - American Promise Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure. Bill in entirety. S.2144 - SECURE Act - A bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Bill in entirety. H.R.4184 - ESPERER Act of 2017 - A bill to adjust the immigration status of certain foreign nationals in temporary protected status who are in the United States. Bill in entirety. H.R.4384 - ASPIRE-TPS Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide protected status for certain aliens present in the United States. Bill in entirety. S. 1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. H.R. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act of 2018, a bill to amend federal immigration laws to alter family,-based visas, diversity visas, employment-based visas, interior enforcement, guest worker programs, criminal aliens asylum applications, border protection, visa security, personnel for immigration authorities, and the immigration status of people brought to the United States as children. Advocated against the creation of the new H-2C visa program in Title II, Sections 2012 & 2103.

H.R. 4 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - A bill to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, amendment #221 to repeal prevailing wage protections on construction projects funded through this bill.

H.R. 3808 - Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017 - A bill to preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development. Bill in entirety.

General education on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and aspects of the negotiations related to labor standards, collective bargaining, financial investments, and trade policy generally.

General Education on Temporary Protected Status and deferred arrivals for childhood arrivals (DACA). H.R.4253 - American Promise Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure. Bill in entirety. S.2144 - SECURE Act - A bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Bill in entirety. H.R.4184 - ESPERER Act of 2017 - A bill to adjust the immigration status of certain foreign nationals in temporary protected status who are in the United States. Bill in entirety. H.R.4384 - ASPIRE-TPS Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide protected status for certain aliens present in the United States. Bill in entirety. S. 1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. H.Res.379 -- A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage. Uses as the base bill. Advocated for the passage of Coons-McCain amendment #1955, advocated against Toomey amendment #1948, advocated for the passage of Rounds-King et al amendment #1958, and advocated against Grassley et al amendment #1959.

S.545 - National Right-to-Work Act - A bill to provide for free riding of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations. Bill in entirety. HR 2933 - LEARNS Act - A Bill to promote effective registered apprenticeships, for skills, credentials, and employment. Bill in entirety. H.R.986 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017- A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. S.63 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. S 140- a bill to amend the legal settlement to allow the White Mountain Apache Tribe to use settlement funds to design and build a water system for their tribe. Advocated against, Section 3 amending the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to exempt tribes and their enterprises on native tribal lands from the definition of an employer under the NLRA.

H.R. 3808 - Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017- A bill to preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development. General education on corrosion prevention policies in future infrastructure bill.

S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Bill in entirety. H.R.1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Advocated for the inclusion of Sec. 112 regarding career skills training.

General education on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement. General education on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and aspects of the negotiations related to labor standards, collective bargaining, financial investments, and trade policy generally.

S.545 - National Right-to-Work Act - A bill to provides for free riding of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations. Bill in entirety. HR 2933 - LEARNS Act - A Bill to promote effective registered apprenticeships, for skills, credentials, and employment. Bill in entirety. H.R.986 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017- A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. S.63 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - A bill to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety.

S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Bill in entirety. H.R.1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Advocated for the inclusion of Sec. 112 regarding career skills training.

S.1674 - School Building Improvement Act of 2017 - A Bill to provide grants for the repair, renovation, and construction of public elementary schools and secondary schools, to establish a school infrastructure bond program. Bill in entirety.

H.R.4253 - American Promise Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure. Bill in entirety. S.2144 - SECURE Act - A bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Bill in entirety. H.R.4184 - ESPERER Act of 2017 - A bill to adjust the immigration status of certain foreign nationals in temporary protected status who are in the United States. Bill in entirety. H.R.4384 - ASPIRE-TPS Act of 2017 - A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide protected status for certain aliens present in the United States. Bill in entirety. S. 1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety.

S. 244 - Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bill in entirety. H.R. 743 - Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bill in entirety. S.545 - National Right-to-Work Act - Provides for free riding of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations. Bill in Entirety. H.R. 2933 - the LEARNS Act - to promote effective registered apprenticeships, for skills, credentials, and employment, and for other purposes H.R.986 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017- to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. S.63 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety.

General education on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement. General education on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

S. 1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 - A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. Bill in entirety. Advocated for a legislative fix to extend or make permanent individuals who have received temporary protected status. Advocated for the release and fair treatment of IUPAT members in ICE detention. H.R. 3801 - For the relief of Hugo Mejia- A bill to rescind any existing removal orders against Hugo Mejia and bar the Department of Homeland Security from removing him from the United States while he applies for Lawful Permanent Resident status. Bill in entirety.

S. 244 - Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bill in entirety. H.R. 743 - Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bill in entirety. S.545 - National Right-to-Work Act - Provides for the free riding of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations. Bill in entirety. H.R.986 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017- to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. S.63 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. General education on addressing worker misclassification in construction through the tax code. H.R. 2933 To promote effective registered apprenticeships, for skills, credentials, and employment, and for other purposes.

S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Bill in entirety. H.R.1443 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - Bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Advocated for the inclusion of Sec. 112 regarding career skills training.

H.R. 2997 - 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act - a bill to transfer operation of air traffic services currently provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity, to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration. Advocated against the inclusion of Amendment 051, to strip prevailing wage protections from applying to this Act. General education on the negative effects of corrosion on federal infrastructure, and policy recommendations to combat corrosion. Implementation of corrosion study required by the report to accompany HR 5394 Title I Bill 2 Report 5 of continuing appropriations act for FY 18, PL No. 213-15.

General education on the effects that various tax reform plans would have on the construction industry. General education on various taxes on health care plans to seek relief from the Cadillac tax as a part of overall tax reform proposals. General education on addressing worker misclassification in construction through the tax code.

Legislative proposals to provide funding for the fiscal year 2017 to the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies; inclusion of a corrosion prevention study. General education on amendments to remove Davis-Bacon wage protections in future appropriations bills.

General education on the effects that various tax reform plans would have on the construction industry. General education on changes or elimination of Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. S. 393 - Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act or the LEAP Act-This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business-related tax credit. Bill in entirety. General education on addressing worker misclassification in construction through the tax code.

S. 244 - Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bill in entirety. H.R. 743 - Davis-Bacon Repeal Act - A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bill in entirety. S.545 - National Right-to-Work Act - Provides for free riding of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations. Bill in Entirety. H.R.986 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017- to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety. S.63 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017 - to clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act. Bill in entirety.

H.R. 3514 - Workplace Action for a Growing Economy (WAGE) Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and to provide for stronger remedies for interference with these rights, and for other purposes. Bill in entirety. H. R. 5635 - Leveraging Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act - Promotes effective registered apprenticeships, for skills, credentials, and employment, and for other purposes. Advocated for changes to the bills advisory board provision Advocated for changes to Title I, Section 101(d) concerning the Secretary's Committee on Apprenticeships. S.391 National Right-to-Work Act -Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). Bill in entirety. S. 959 - Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business-related tax credit for up to $5,000 for the training of a qualified individual in a qualified apprenticeship program. Bill in entirety.

H.R. 5394-Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - legislative proposal to include a corrosion prevention study in the underlying bill. S. 2844-Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017-legislative proposal to include a corrosion prevention study in the underlying bill. H.R. 6439-Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2016-legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make technical corrections to previously enacted laws and partnership audit rules. Bill in entirety.

H.R. 5304-Water Resources Development Act of 2016-legislation to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Advocated for anti-corrosive protections for water infrastructure investments.

General Education on prevention maintenance programs as it relates to preserving our nations infrastructure.

Implementation of Section 1033 of Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, Pub.L. 113-121, concerning the incorporation of corrosion prevention activities at water resources development projects and ensuring contractors use industry best practices and standards in carrying our corrosion prevention while performing work on water resources development projects. S. 2848 -- Water Resources Development Act of 2015 -- A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States. Advocated for Passage.

HR 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; H. Amdt. 1330 (offered by Re. King - IA), to ensure that no funds appropriated by the Act can be used to implement, administer, or enforce Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate requirements. Advocated against passage.

H.R 1671 the Government Neutrality in Contracting Act, directs the head of any federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into, or adhering to, agreements with a labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against or give preference to such a party because it did or did not become a signatory or otherwise adhere to such an agreement.

H.R 1671 the Government Neutrality in Contracting Act, directs the head of any federal agency that awards or obligates funds for any construction contract, or that awards grants, provides financial assistance, or enters into cooperative agreements for construction projects, to ensure that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents do not: (1) require or prohibit a bidder, offer or, contractor, or subcontractor from entering into, or adhering to, agreements with a labor organization, with respect to that construction project or another related construction project; or (2) otherwise discriminate against or give preference to such a party because it did or did not become a signatory or otherwise adhere to such an agreement.

Implementation of Section 1033 of Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, Pub.L. 113-121, concerning the incorporation of corrosion prevention activities at water resources development projects and ensuring contractors use industry best practices and standards in carrying our corrosion prevention while performing work on water resources development projects. S. 2848 -- A bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States. Advocated for Passage.

H.R. 3514 -The WAGE Act, amends the National Labor Relations Act to strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and to provide for stronger remedies for interference with these rights, and for other purposes. S. 2043 -- -The WAGE Act, amends the National Labor Relations Act to strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and to provide for stronger remedies for interference with these rights, and for other purposes.

General Education on prevention maintenance programs as it relates to preserving our nations infrastructure.

H.R. 2177 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act of 2015 - To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. Advocated for the inclusion of skilled workforce training language and Davis-Bacon wage coverage. S. 720 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act of 2015 -- A bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. Advocated for the inclusion of skilled workforce training language and Davis-Bacon wage coverage.

Advocated for corrosion prevention policies to be included in the Transportation, House and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2016 (no bill introduced).

Advocated against an amendment to HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Re authorization (AIRR) Act, which would have raised the threshold for the application of prevailing wage.

Climate Change, Defense Issues, Labor Issues, Pension, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Apporriations, Immigration Clean Air and Water and Veterans.

Climate Change, Defense Issues, Labor Issues, Pension, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Apporriations, Immigration Clean Air and Water and Veterans.

Climate Change, Defense Issues, Labor Issues, Pension, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Apporriations, Immigration Clean Air and Water and Veterans.

Climate Change, Defense Issues, Labor Issues, Pension, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Apporriations, Immigration Clean Air and Water and Veterans.

Climate Change, Defense Issues, Labor Issues, Pension, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Apporriations, Immigration Clean Air and Water and Veterans.