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To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 1346 - Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 Support allowing year-round sale of E-15 gas
To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.
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Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 1346 - Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 Support allowing year-round sale of E-15 gas
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
FARM Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
FARM Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
FARM Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Fair Repair Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Fair Repair Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Fair Repair Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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The Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567). In Support of Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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H.R. 7567 - The Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026. In Support of No bill number - Agriculture Act of 2026. In support of Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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H.R. 7567 - The Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026. In Support of No bill number - Agriculture Act of 2026. In support of Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
WAGES Act of 2026
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S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of
WAGES Act of 2026
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S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 861 of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Opposed Sec. 804 of S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 861 of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Opposed Sec. 804 of S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
BUILD America 250 Act
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H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act. In support ofHighway Trust Fund Solvency including Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs. Continued funding for IIJA Division J advanced appropriations.
BUILD America 250 Act
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H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act. In support ofHighway Trust Fund Solvency including Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs.
Great American Outdoors Act 250
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H.R.9250 - Great American Outdoors Act 250. In support of
Great American Outdoors Act 250
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H.R.9250 - Great American Outdoors Act 250. In support of
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Fair Repair Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Fair Repair Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Fair Repair Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
WAGES Act of 2026
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S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of
WAGES Act of 2026
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S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 861 of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Opposed Sec. 804 of S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 861 of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Opposed Sec. 804 of S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Death Tax Repeal Act
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Death Tax Repeal Act
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Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566)
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566)
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review.
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 863 of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Opposed Sec. 836 of S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
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Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
ALIGN Act
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
ALIGN Act
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Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
FARM Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566)
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566)
REPAIR Act
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Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 863 of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Opposed Sec. 836 of S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
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Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826). Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. Pressed the White House to assist in restarting stalled negotiations between East and Gulf Coast dockworkers and port operators.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826). Issued regulatory alerts on the FTCs non-compete ban and OSHA's proposed heat injury/illness prevention rule. Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. Pressed the White House to assist in restarting stalled negotiations between East and Gulf Coast dockworkers and port operators.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Save Local Business Act
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Save Local Business Act
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826). Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. Pressed the White House to assist in restarting stalled negotiations between East and Gulf Coast dockworkers and port operators.
Save Local Business Act
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Save Local Business Act
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Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826). Issued regulatory alerts on the FTCs non-compete ban and OSHA's proposed heat injury/illness prevention rule. Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. Pressed the White House to assist in restarting stalled negotiations between East and Gulf Coast dockworkers and port operators.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
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Advocated for increased authorization levels for the Airport Improvement Program and increasing the cap on Passenger Facility Charges as part of the FAA reauthorization bill. Urged Congress to support H.R. 3935 - FAA Reauthorization.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Main Street Tax Certainty Act
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Agricultural Right to Repair Act
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Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604). Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act. Opposed "Right to Repair" mandates in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Agricultural Right to Repair Act
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Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604) Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act
Agricultural Right to Repair Act
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Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604)
Agricultural Right to Repair Act
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Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604). Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act. Opposed "Right to Repair" mandates in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
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Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
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Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
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Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
A Stronger Workforce for America Act
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Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
A Stronger Workforce for America Act
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Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
A Stronger Workforce for America Act
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Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
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Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
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Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure. Urged Congress to support H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, & National Security Act of 2024.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
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Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure. Urged Congress to support H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, & National Security Act of 2024.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
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Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure. Urged Congress to support H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, & National Security Act of 2024.
Fair Repair Act
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Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604). Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act. Opposed "Right to Repair" mandates in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
Issues related to the sale, use, and rental of heavy equipment.
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2026 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.9250 - Great American Outdoors Act 250. In support of
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of
H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act. In support ofHighway Trust Fund Solvency including Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs. Continued funding for IIJA Division J advanced appropriations.
H.R. 7567 - The Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026. In Support of No bill number - Agriculture Act of 2026. In support of Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 861 of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Opposed Sec. 804 of S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301, Section 232, Section 122 Steel, Auto-Parts, Aluminum tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada and the European Union United States Mexico Canada Agreement
H.R. 1346 - Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 Support allowing year-round sale of E-15 gas
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act. In support ofHighway Trust Fund Solvency including Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs.
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
H.R.9250 - Great American Outdoors Act 250. In support of
Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301, Section 232, Section 122 Steel, Auto-Parts, Aluminum tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada and the European Union United States Mexico Canada Agreement
H.R. 1346 - Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 Support allowing year-round sale of E-15 gas
Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 861 of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Opposed Sec. 804 of S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
H.R. 7567 - The Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026. In Support of No bill number - Agriculture Act of 2026. In support of Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
S. 4463 / H.R. 8624 the WAGES Act. In support of
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs.
The Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567). In Support of Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose Fair Repair Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7404) Oppose
Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301, Section 232, Section 122 Steel, Auto-Parts, Aluminum tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada and the European Union United States Mexico Canada Agreement
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566) Oppose Farm Act (S.3068/H.R. 5857) Oppose
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs.
Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301, Section 232 Steel, Auto-Parts, Aluminum tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada and the European Union United States Mexico Canada Agreement
Farm Bill Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA Opposed Sec. 863 of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Opposed Sec. 836 of S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)
Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301, Section 232 Steel, Auto-Parts, Aluminum tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada and the European Union
Farm Bill Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703) The ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574) The Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) Reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases Extending the 20 percent deduction for pass-through business income (199A/QBI deduction) Restoring the business interest deduction limit to 30 percent of EBITDA Increasing the estate tax exemption Reinstating the expensing of domestic research & development (R&D) investments Increasing Section 179 expensing limits Increasing user fees for the Highway Trust Fund
Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301, Section 232 Steel, Auto-Parts, Aluminum tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada and the European Union
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged Congress to support legislation in favor of Section 199A deduction (Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S. 213/H.R. 703. Supported 100 percent bonus depreciations inclusion in the reconciliation package and the ALIGN Act (S. 187/H.R. 574). Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 587/HR 1301) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to pass an EV Fee to assist in funding infrastructure investment in roads and highways. Educated lawmakers about the importance of passing a timely surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Educated Congress about the impact of tariffs on the equipment industry. Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604). Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act. Opposed "Right to Repair" mandates in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826). Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. Pressed the White House to assist in restarting stalled negotiations between East and Gulf Coast dockworkers and port operators.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604). Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act. Opposed "Right to Repair" mandates in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Urged lawmakers to delay the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements by one year.
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Advocated for increased authorization levels for the Airport Improvement Program and increasing the cap on Passenger Facility Charges as part of the FAA reauthorization bill. Urged Congress to support H.R. 3935 - FAA Reauthorization.
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure. Urged Congress to support H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, & National Security Act of 2024.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged lawmakers to support the Joint Resolution for Disapproval related to FHWAs greenhouse gas performance measure regulation.
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure.
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for increased authorization levels for the Airport Improvement Program and increasing the cap on Passenger Facility Charges as part of the FAA reauthorization bill.
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S. 1706/HR 4721. Lobbied lawmakers to enact immediate R&D expensing, reinstate the business interest deduction cap to 30 percent of EBITDA and 100 percent bonus depreciation. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S. 1706) Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1117/H.R.2406) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases, and urged the House to include the legislation in its tax package (the American Families and Jobs Act). Supported H.R. 1712/S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for increased authorization levels for the Airport Improvement Program and increasing the cap on Passenger Facility Charges as part of the FAA reauthorization bill.
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure.
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S. 1706) Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1117/H.R.2406) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases, and urged the House to include the legislation in its tax package (the American Families and Jobs Act). Supported H.R. 1712/S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecing the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567).
Supported the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1).
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1117/H.R. 2406) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Opposed the ENABLERS Act (HR 5525), which would impose duplicative and burdensome reporting requirements on small- to medium-sized businesses.
Opposed the Fair Repair Act (H.R. 4006/S. 3830), the Freedom to Repair Act (H.R. 6566), and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (S. 3549).
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Supported the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R. 7776)
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Supported S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act to prevent the business interest deduction cap from changing from 30 percent of EBITDA. Opposed the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 (S. 3609/HR 6787). Opposed efforts to expand the Net Investment Income Tax that would disproportionately penalize family-owned companies. Opposed the Inflation Reduction Acts (HR 5376) tax provisions, including the book minimum tax.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R. 7776)
Urged Congress to approve a THUD Appropriations bill as part of an omnibus package that fully funds the bipartisan infrastructure laws funding levels for all transportation-related programs. Advocated for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act (S. 3011/HR 5735)
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Supported S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act to prevent the business interest deduction cap from changing from 30 percent of EBITDA. Opposed the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 (S. 3609/HR 6787).
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged the administration to suspend all additional and retaliatory tariffs related to the World Trade Organization large civil aircraft and steel and aluminum disputes. Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Supported S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act to prevent the business interest deduction cap from changing from 30 percent of EBITDA. Opposed the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 (S. 3609/HR 6787).
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Supported the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (S. 1931). Advocated for passage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
Opposed broadening Buy America and Buy American mandates, including efforts to expand these requirements to construction materials.
Urged the administration to suspend all additional and retaliatory tariffs related to the World Trade Organization large civil aircraft and steel and aluminum disputes. Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Supported the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (S. 1931). Advocated for passage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
Urged the administration to suspend all additional and retaliatory tariffs related to the World Trade Organization large civil aircraft and steel and aluminum disputes. Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Lobbied against altering or repealing stepped up basis for family-owned companies.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for Congress to provide state Departments of Transportation with federal funding to ensure improvements to the nation's surface transportation infrastructure continue amid declining state revenue streams. Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Urged Congress to make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's full expensing provision permanent. H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Lobbied lawmakers to provide businesses opening during COVID-19 with liability protections.
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to allow greater flexibility and allow more businesses to benefit from the program. Supported increased funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (H.R. 7010/Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020).
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Advocated for Congress to provide state Departments of Transportation with federal funding to ensure improvements to the nations surface transportation infrastructure continue amid declining state revenue streams. Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to allow greater flexibility and allow more businesses to benefit from the program. Supported increased funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (H.R. 7010/Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020).
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Lobbied lawmakers to provide businesses opening during COVID-19 with liability protections.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 2474).
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Advocated for beneficial tax provisions to increase small-medium-sized business liquidity as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, including by restoring the ability of businesses to carryback any net operating losses against previous year tax payments and suspending the application of the Section 163(j) limitation on interest expense deductions for tax year 2020 to avoid penalizing businesses for borrowing.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 1865), including increased funding for transportation infrastructure programs.
Opposed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 2474).
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Opposed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 2474).
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 2474).
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including increased funding for the Perkins Act and making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497).
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Encouraged the removal of tariffs on imports of Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum. Supported legislation to require congressional approval of tariffs designated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (S. 3013) Urged Congress to expeditiously consider and approve the newly negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated against the United States withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement. Urged the administration to permanently exempt Canada from steel tariffs. Supported legislation to require congressional approval of tariffs designated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (S. 3013)
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources.
Urged lawmakers to enact policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, and reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, by enacting H.R. 2353/S. 3141. Supported the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act, legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (H.R. 4508).
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Supported the DRIVE Safe Act (HR 5358), legislation to alleviate the nationwide shortage of commercial drivers by providing younger drivers with the opportunity to enter the industry.
Advocated against the United States withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement. Urged the administration to permanently exempt Canada from steel tariffs. Supported legislation to require congressional approval of tariffs designated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (S. 3013)
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources
Urged Congress to approve the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 3441) to provide joint employment liability protections to companies.
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Encouraged lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform that simultaneously benefits corporations and pass-through entities; restores certainty and simplicity to the tax code; rejects proposals to extend cost recovery periods and protects pro-investment tax policies such as Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges, the deductibility of business interest, and last in, first out (LIFO) accounting; and repeals the federal estate tax. Urged Congress to ensure construction equipment distributors were able to take advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's full expensing provision, that trusts and estates be treated as other pass-through entities in the legislation and that a final bill maintains private activity bonds for infrastructure projects.
Urged Congress to lift the cap on private facility charges in the T-HUD appropriations bill.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding. Urged lawmakers to pursue public-private partnerships, such as lifting the cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects.
Encouraged lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform that simultaneously benefits corporations and pass-through entities; restores certainty and simplicity to the tax code; rejects proposals to extend cost recovery periods and protects pro-investment tax policies such as Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges, the deductibility of business interest, and last in, first out (LIFO) accounting; and repeals the federal estate tax.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding. Urged lawmakers to pursue public-private partnerships, such as lifting the cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects.
Encouraged lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform that simultaneously benefits corporations and pass-through entities; restores certainty and simplicity to the tax code; rejects proposals to extend cost recovery periods and protects pro-investment tax policies such as Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges, the deductibility of business interest, and last in, first out (LIFO) accounting; and repeals the federal estate tax.
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding. Urged lawmakers to pursue public-private partnerships, such as lifting the cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects.
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects; and urged approval of the Keystone XL pipeline project.
Encouraged lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform that simultaneously benefits corporations and pass-through entities; restores certainty and simplicity to the tax code; rejects proposals to extend cost recovery periods and protects pro-investment tax policies such as Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges, the deductibility of business interest, and last in, first out (LIFO) accounting; and repeals the federal estate tax.
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2017 · first_quarter · RR
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566)
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians
Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs.
Right to Repair Mandates in the House and Senate NDAA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Farm Bill Buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers Incentivize precision agriculture technologies Support biofuels Enhance the flexibility of conservation programs Promote U.S. crops in international markets
Right to repair mandates applied to off-road equipment REPAIR Act (S. 1379/H.R. 1566)
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians
Workforce Pell/Expansion of Pell to Short-Term Programs
Highway Trust Fund Solvency including federal user fees and electric vehicle fees. Surface transportation funding and finance. Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review.
Urged Congress to introduce and support a Farm Bill. Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure.
Engaged Congress to address industry concerns around Right to Repair issues regarding heavy equipment.
Urged Congress to support bipartisan Immigration Reform.
Urged Congress to reauthorize WIOA. Supported post-secondary education initiatives such as expanding short-term Pell Grants and other grants to support workforce initiatives for skilled trades.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Urged lawmakers to delay the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements by one year.
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure. Urged Congress to support H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, & National Security Act of 2024.
Advocated for the passage of the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA).
Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Advocated for the passage of the Energy Permitting Reform Act.
Urged Congress to support bipartisan Immigration Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
Urged Congress to support bipartisan Immigration Reform
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826). Issued regulatory alerts on the FTCs non-compete ban and OSHA's proposed heat injury/illness prevention rule. Advocated for the Department of Labor to delay its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. Pressed the White House to assist in restarting stalled negotiations between East and Gulf Coast dockworkers and port operators.
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure. Urged Congress to support H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, & National Security Act of 2024.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604) Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8544 - Fair Repair Act
Urged Congress to support bipartisan Immigration Reform
Supported the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023, legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A) (S.1706/HR 4721. Supported the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act (HR 7024) to reinstate expired business tax provisions. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Urged Congress to support H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Urged Congress to support H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for increased authorization levels for the Airport Improvement Program and increasing the cap on Passenger Facility Charges as part of the FAA reauthorization bill.
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure.
Urged lawmakers to oppose the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (H.R. 5604)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Urged lawmakers, as part of the Farm Bill, to include provisions to buttress the safety net for farmers and ranchers, incentivize precision agriculture technologies, support biofuels, enhance the flexibility of conservation programs, promote U.S. crops in international markets, and invest in rural infrastructure.
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Advocated for increased authorization levels for the Airport Improvement Program and increasing the cap on Passenger Facility Charges as part of the FAA reauthorization bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Opposed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20, S. 567). Urged the Department of Labor to abandon the proposal to alter overtime rules under the Fair Labor Relations Act. Supported the Save Local Business Act to provide clarity to the definition of joint employer (S.1261/HR 2826).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Supported S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act to prevent the business interest deduction cap from changing from 30 percent of EBITDA.
Supported the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R. 7776)
Supported the College Transparency Act (S. 839/H.R. 2030) and the bipartisan JOBS Act (S. 864, H.R.2037)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Opposed the ENABLERS Act (HR 5525), which would impose duplicative and burdensome reporting requirements on small- to medium-sized businesses.
Supported the College Transparency Act (S. 839/H.R. 2030) and the bipartisan JOBS Act (S. 864, H.R.2037)
Opposed the Fair Repair Act (H.R. 4006/S. 3830), the Freedom to Repair Act (H.R. 6566), and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (S. 3549).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Supported the College Transparency Act (S. 839/H.R. 2030) and the bipartisan JOBS Act (S. 864, H.R.2037)
Opposed the Fair Repair Act (H.R. 4006/S. 3830), the Freedom to Repair Act (H.R. 6566), and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (S. 3549).
Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Urged Congress to approve a THUD Appropriations bill as part of an omnibus package that fully funds the bipartisan infrastructure laws funding levels for all transportation-related programs.
Opposed the Fair Repair Act (H.R. 4006/S. 3830), the Freedom to Repair Act (H.R. 6566), and the Agriculture Right to Repair Act (S. 3549).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Opposed the Fair Repair Act.
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Supported S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act to prevent the business interest deduction cap from changing from 30 percent of EBITDA. Lobbied against altering or repealing stepped-up basis for family-owned companies.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for passage of the Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now (Align) Act (S. 1166/HR 2558) to make permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation for new and used equipment purchases. Supported H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021, to make permanent the section 199-A 20-percent deduction for qualified business income. Supported H.R. 1712/S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act, to permanently repeal the estate tax. Supported S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act to prevent the business interest deduction cap from changing from 30 percent of EBITDA. Lobbied against altering or repealing stepped-up basis for family-owned companies.
Opposed broadening Buy America and Buy American mandates, including efforts to expand these requirements to construction materials.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Opposed broadening Buy America and Buy American mandates, including efforts to expand these requirements to construction materials.
Advocated for Congress to provide state Departments of Transportation with federal funding to ensure improvements to the nation's surface transportation infrastructure continue amid declining state revenue streams. Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Supported the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (S. 1931). Advocated for passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.
Advocated for reversal of the administrations Keystone XL pipeline permit decision.
Urged the administration to suspend all additional and retaliatory tariffs related to the World Trade Organization large civil aircraft and steel and aluminum disputes. Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Advocated for reversal of the administrations Keystone XL pipeline permit decision.
Urged the administration to suspend all additional and retaliatory tariffs related to the World Trade Organization large civil aircraft and steel and aluminum disputes. Advocated for the rollback of Sec. 232 and Sec. 301 tariffs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied for Congress to complete the (FY) 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations law and include full funding for core highway programs at authorized levels as well as increased supplemental investments in these programs.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Advocated for Congress to provide state Departments of Transportation with federal funding to ensure improvements to the nations surface transportation infrastructure continue amid declining state revenue streams. Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
Advocated for changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to allow greater flexibility and allow more businesses to benefit from the program. Supported increased funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (H.R. 7010/Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020).
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Urged for the extension and expansion of the CARES Act's Employee Retention Tax Credit. Advocated for Congress to clarify that expenses paid with forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Urged for the extension and expansion of the CARES Act's Employee Retention Tax Credit. Advocated for Congress to clarify that expenses paid with forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans are deductible.
Lobbied lawmakers to provide businesses opening during COVID-19 with liability protections.
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Lobbied for Congress to complete the (FY) 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations law and include full funding for core highway programs at authorized levels as well as increased supplemental investments in these programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Supported enactment of the Surface Transportation Investment Act (S. 2302) Advocated for Congress to provide state Departments of Transportation with federal funding to ensure improvements to the nations surface transportation infrastructure continue amid declining state revenue streams. Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Supported a one-year extension of the FAST Act as part of the continuing resolution (HR 8337).
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA.
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocated for changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to allow greater flexibility and allow more businesses to benefit from the program. Supported increased funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (H.R. 7010/Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020).
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Supported enactment of the Surface Transportation Investment Act (S. 2302) Advocated for Congress to provide state Departments of Transportation with federal funding to ensure improvements to the nations surface transportation infrastructure continue amid declining state revenue streams. Lobbied Congress to pass infrastructure investment legislation to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
Opposed tariffs on imported heavy construction equipment and associated supplies related to enforcement of U.S. WTO rights in large civil aircraft dispute.
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Lobbied lawmakers to provide businesses opening during COVID-19 with liability protections.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Advocated for small business loans as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Urged Congress to expeditiously consider and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Opposed tariffs on imported heavy construction equipment and associated supplies related to enforcement of U.S. WTO rights in large civil aircraft dispute.
Encouraged reforms to stimulate domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Urged the administration to increase the limit on the H-2B temporary non-agricultural visa program to fill positions in the landscaping, forestry and construction sectors.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Supported enactment of the Surface Transportation Investment Act (S. 2302)
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Supported the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019 (HR 1497).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Supported the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019 (HR 1497).
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources.
Encouraged Congress to enact a long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. Urged Congress to expeditiously consider and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Opposed tariffs on imported heavy construction equipment and associated supplies related to enforcement of U.S. WTO rights in large civil aircraft dispute.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S.215/H.R. 218), legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Supported repeal of the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on the purchase of heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2381/S. 1839)
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources. Supported the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA) (S. 2302), legislation to reauthorize and reform federal surface transportation programs.
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Encouraged Congress to enact a long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. Urged Congress to expeditiously consider and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Urged reforms to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service regulations, including an exemption for equipment service technicians and other modifications. Opposed burdensome and costly mandates on the trucking industry, including H.R. 1511/S. 665, the Stop Underrides Act, S. 2033, the Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act, H.R. 3773, the Safe Roads Act, and H.R. 3781, the INSURANCE Act.
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs (S.839/H.R. 3497). Urged increased federal funding for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act State Grants.
Filing targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged reforms to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service regulations, including an exemption for equipment service technicians and other modifications.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs (H.R. 216, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2019), full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S.215/H.R. 218), legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources.
Supported efforts to lift the cap on passenger facility charges to support airport infrastructure investment.
Advocated for increased funding for water infrastructure projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
Encouraged the removal of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum. Urged Congress to expeditiously consider and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs, full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels, and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act (S.215/H.R. 218), legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Encouraged the removal of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum. Urged Congress to expeditiously consider and approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Urged reforms to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service regulations, including an exemption for equipment service technicians and other modifications.
Advocated for policies to support career and technical education, including increased funding for the Perkins Act and making Pell Grants available to students enrolled in short community college job training programs.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs, full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA.
Urged reforms to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations hours-of-service regulations, including an exemption for equipment service technicians and other modifications.
Supported the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act, legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (H.R. 4508).
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs, full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA.
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Supported the Americas Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), which authorizes vital Army Corps of Engineers projects & investments to modernize drinking water. Supported S. 3303, which clarifies the Clean Water Act to provide a more predictable permitting process for critical infrastructure projects.
Urged support for provisions in H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, to provide investments in airport infrastructure projects.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied to increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding. Urged lawmakers to pursue public-private partnerships, such as lifting the cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects.
Urged support for provisions in H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, to provide investments in airport infrastructure projects.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs, full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Urged lawmakers to restore the use of Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges for personal property, such as construction equipment.
Urged opposition to the Workforce Democracy Act (H.R. 5728/S. 1350), which would strip workers rights to private voting and secret ballots in union elections & eliminate Right-to-Work protections for workers across the country.
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Urged Congress to lift the cap on passenger facility charges in the T-HUD appropriations bill to allow for greater airport infrastructure investment.
Urged lawmakers to enact policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, and reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, by enacting H.R. 2353/S. 3141. Supported the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act, legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (H.R. 4508).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Urged Congress to lift the cap on passenger facility charges in the T-HUD appropriations bill to allow for greater airport infrastructure investment.
Urged lawmakers to enact policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, and reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, by enacting H.R. 2353.
Lobbied to increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding. Urged lawmakers to pursue public-private partnerships, such as lifting the cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects.
Lobbied to make permanent temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, including lowering the tax burden for pass-throughs, full expensing of new and used equipment purchases, higher estate tax exemption levels and business interest limitations tied to EBITDA. Also, urged lawmakers to restore the use of Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges for personal property, such as construction equipment.
Advocated against the United States withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement and imposing prohibitive tariffs on materials and goods imported from key trading partners.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources
Lobbied to increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding. Urged lawmakers to pursue public-private partnerships, such as lifting the cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects.
Urged lawmakers to enact policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, and reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources
Urged lawmakers to enact policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, and reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged lawmakers to pursue policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, including supporting House passage of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353), which reforms, modernizes and reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Urged lawmakers to lift the trade embargo with Cuba and protect and preserve free trade agreements, particularly with our closest allies, such as Canada.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources
Encouraged reforms to encourage domestic energy production, including opening more federal lands to energy development; speeding the permitting process for pipelines and other energy infrastructure projects.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Urged lawmakers to lift the trade embargo with Cuba and protect and preserve free trade agreements, particularly with our closest allies, such as Canada.
Urged lawmakers to pursue policies to encourage students to pursue career and technical education program studies, including supporting efforts to reauthorize and modernize the Perkins Act.
Urged lawmakers to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency by increasing current user fees and identifying new highway investment revenue sources
Encouraged repeal of the "waters of United States" regulation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency,identify new highway investment revenue sources;tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, repeal the estate tax, support infrastructure investment, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment; increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds; improve career technical education; lift embargo with Cuba,long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada; oversight of EPA regulatory over-reach;expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.