JONATHAN GOLD

H.R. 1062, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space-support passage of the bill. H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2005, oppose passage of the bill. H.R 1272, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare to work credit, support passage of the bill. S. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2005, oppose passage of the bill. S.595, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity tax credit and the welfare to work credit, support passage of the bill. Lobbied in support of Streamlined Sales Tax. Lobbied against the introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT) or a National Sales Tax H.R 4297, Tax Reconciliation. Legislation to extend and consolidate the welfare to work and work opportunity tax credit programs. Oppose repeal of last in/first out method of accounting. Support legislation to permanently accelerate the depreciation of retail space improvements.

H.R. 1121, to repeal section 754 of the Tariff Act of 1930, we support passage of the bill. S. 14, Fair Wage, Competition and Investment Act of 2005, we oppose the bill. S. 295, a bill to authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People's Repbulic of China regarding China's undervalued currency are not successful, we oppose the bill. H.R. 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, We support the repeal of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2008 included in the bill. Legislation to extend permanent trade relations with Vietnam. Legislation to approve the Oman and Peru free trade agreements.

H.R. 37, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings account, support passage of the bill. H.R. 4511, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the use of flexible spending and health reimbursement arrangements in combination with health savings accounts, and for other purposes. H.R 1872 & S. 978, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the purchase of qualified health insurance, and for other purposes. Other legislation to expand access to health care coverage and reduce health care costs for employers and employees. H.R. 1998, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements. S. 309, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements. Preservation and strengthening of laws that support the provision of employer sponsored health care (Employee Retirement Income Security Act, etc.) Legislation to improve availability and interoperability of health care information technology.

H.R. 425, National Computer Recycling Act, Oppose passage of the bill. S. 510, Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act, Support Passage of the bill. Data Privacy, Educate members on the impact to retailers of proposed data security and data breach legislative proposals. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Electronic Product Code - educate members on the impact on retailers of proposed RFID legislative proposals. H.R. 431, Electronic Waste Recycyling Promotion and and Consumer Protection Act - to reduce and eliminate electronic waste through recycling.

H.R. 1062, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space-support passage of the bill. H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2005, oppose passage of the bill. H.R 1272, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare to work credit, support passage of the bill. S. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2005, oppose passage of the bill. S.595, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity tax credit and the welfare to work credit, support passage of the bill. Lobbied in support of Streamlined Sales Tax. Lobbied against the introduction of a Value Added Tax (VAT) or a National Sales Tax H.R 4297, Tax Reconciliation. Legislation to extend and consolidate the welfare to work and work opportunity tax credit programs. Oppose repeal of last in/first out method of accounting. Support legislation to permanently accelerate the depreciation of retail space improvements.

H.R. 37, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings account, support passage of the bill. H.R. 4511, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the use of flexible spending and health reimbursement arrangements in combination with health savings accounts, and for other purposes. H.R 1872 & S. 978, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the purchase of qualified health insurance, and for other purposes. Other legislation to expand access to health care coverage and reduce health care costs for employers and employees. H.R. 1998, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements. S. 309, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements. Preservation and strengthening of laws that support the provision of employer sponsored health care (Employee Retirement Income Security Act, etc.) Legislation to improve availability and interoperability of health care information technology.