NATALIE HIGGINS

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies who import and export goods including but not limited to equipment and agricultural commodities. To this end, EDA supports congressional adoption of the USMCA, United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement, H.R.5430.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies who import and export goods including but not limited to equipment and agricultural commodities. To this end, EDA supports congressional adoption of the USMCA, United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement, H.R.5430.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies who import and export goods including but not limited to equipment and agricultural commodities. To this end, EDA supports congressional adoption of the USMCA, United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement, H.R.5430.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies who import and export goods including but not limited to equipment and agricultural commodities. To this end, EDA supports congressional adoption of the USMCA, United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement, H.R.5430.

The leave mandates in H.R. 6201, which requires businesses with 500 and fewer employees to provide 12 weeks of paid leave, presume liquidity and a tolerance for debt that simply does not exist at this time. EDA feared that these mandates will accelerate small and medium business closures, causing many Americans to lose employer-provided health benefits while straining the administrative and financial resources of state unemployment agencies. Although H.R. 6201 includes tax credits and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has promised to advance business money, credits will not produce sufficient liquidity in time.

The leave mandates in H.R. 6201, which requires businesses with 500 and fewer employees to provide 12 weeks of paid leave, presume liquidity and a tolerance for debt that simply does not exist at this time. EDA feared that these mandates will accelerate small and medium business closures, causing many Americans to lose employer-provided health benefits while straining the administrative and financial resources of state unemployment agencies. Although H.R. 6201 includes tax credits and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has promised to advance business money, credits will not produce sufficient liquidity in time.

The leave mandates in H.R. 6201, which requires businesses with 500 and fewer employees to provide 12 weeks of paid leave, presume liquidity and a tolerance for debt that simply does not exist at this time. EDA feared that these mandates will accelerate small and medium business closures, causing many Americans to lose employer-provided health benefits while straining the administrative and financial resources of state unemployment agencies. Although H.R. 6201 includes tax credits and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has promised to advance business money, credits will not produce sufficient liquidity in time.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), S.2302. The Bill, if passed, would proactively require reauthorization of the federal highway program more than a year before it expires providing stability to the equipment and other industries as well as committing to the maintenance and improvement of our competitive trade advantage: sound and reliable infrastructure.

EDA supports the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), S.2302. The Bill, if passed, would proactively require reauthorization of the federal highway program more than a year before it expires providing stability to the equipment and other industries as well as committing to the maintenance and improvement of our competitive trade advantage: sound and reliable infrastructure.

EDA supports the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), S.2302. The Bill, if passed, would proactively require reauthorization of the federal highway program more than a year before it expires providing stability to the equipment and other industries as well as committing to the maintenance and improvement of our competitive trade advantage: sound and reliable infrastructure.

EDA supports the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), S.2302. The Bill, if passed, would proactively require reauthorization of the federal highway program more than a year before it expires providing stability to the equipment and other industries as well as committing to the maintenance and improvement of our competitive trade advantage: sound and reliable infrastructure.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both. EDA opposes Title LIV of S. 4049, Establishing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. This amendment circumvents the normal legislative process as it has never been considered in committee. This amendment would impose duplicative, burdensome reporting burdens on millions of small businesses in the United States and threatens the privacy of law-abiding, legitimate small business owners.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both. EDA opposes Title LIV of S. 4049, Establishing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. This amendment circumvents the normal legislative process as it has never been considered in committee. This amendment would impose duplicative, burdensome reporting burdens on millions of small businesses in the United States and threatens the privacy of law-abiding, legitimate small business owners.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both. EDA opposes Title LIV of S. 4049, Establishing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. This amendment circumvents the normal legislative process as it has never been considered in committee. This amendment would impose duplicative, burdensome reporting burdens on millions of small businesses in the United States and threatens the privacy of law-abiding, legitimate small business owners.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both. EDA opposes Title LIV of S. 4049, Establishing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. This amendment circumvents the normal legislative process as it has never been considered in committee. This amendment would impose duplicative, burdensome reporting burdens on millions of small businesses in the United States and threatens the privacy of law-abiding, legitimate small business owners.

EDA opposes the Order announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on April 20, 2020 granting Ligados application to deploy a terrestrial nationwide network to provide 5G services. We are concerned that the Order does not adequately protect adjacent band operations-those related to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and satellite communications-from harmful interference that would impact countless precision agricultural activities. EDA supported the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA or S. 4049),because it addressed the harmful interference that would be caused by the initial Ligado Order.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both. EDA opposes Title LIV of S. 4049, Establishing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. This amendment circumvents the normal legislative process as it has never been considered in committee. This amendment would impose duplicative, burdensome reporting burdens on millions of small businesses in the United States and threatens the privacy of law-abiding, legitimate small business owners.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both. EDA opposes Title LIV of S. 4049, Establishing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. This amendment circumvents the normal legislative process as it has never been considered in committee. This amendment would impose duplicative, burdensome reporting burdens on millions of small businesses in the United States and threatens the privacy of law-abiding, legitimate small business owners.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Flexibility Act or H.R. 6886), which EDA supported, was signed by President Trump on June 5, 2020 making significant changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These changes will triple the time allotted for equipment dealers and other PPP loan recipients to utilize the funds and still qualify for loan forgiveness through the Small Business Administration (SBA). EDA opposes the COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 6559, included as Division L, Title III in H.R. 6800). EDA opposes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuance an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports legislation which eliminated the Death Tax. This Congress, EDA supports the following bills which are aimed to reduce or completely eliminate these taxes which unfairly burden small businesses: oS.215 and H.R. 222 (The Death Tax Repeal Act); oS. 176 (The Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act); oH.R. 521 (Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2019); oH.R.217 (Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families Act).

EDA supports legislation which eliminated the Death Tax. This Congress, EDA supports the following bills which are aimed to reduce or completely eliminate these taxes which unfairly burden small businesses: oS.215 and H.R. 222 (The Death Tax Repeal Act); oS. 176 (The Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act); oH.R. 521 (Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2019); oH.R.217 (Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families Act).

EDA supports legislation which would fully eliminate the federal estate tax ("death tax"). This Congress, EDA supports the following bills which are aimed to reduce or completely eliminate these taxes which unfairly burden small businesses: oS.215 and H.R. 222 (The Death Tax Repeal Act); oS. 176 (The Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act); oH.R. 521 (Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2019); oH.R.217 (Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families Act). EDA also supports Treasury Decision 9884 which makes clear that taxpayers will not face a "claw back" tax on transfers made under the current Estate/Gift/GST exemptions even if those exemptions revert back to pre-TICA levels as scheduled after December 31, 2025.

EDA supports legislation which eliminated the Death Tax. This Congress, EDA supports the following bills which are aimed to reduce or completely eliminate these taxes which unfairly burden small businesses: oS.215 and H.R. 222 (The Death Tax Repeal Act); oS. 176 (The Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act); oH.R. 521 (Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2019); oH.R.217 (Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families Act).

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies who import and export goods including but not limited to equipment and agricultural commodities. To this end, EDA supports congressional adoption of the USMCA, United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement, H.R.5430.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supports the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), S.2302. The Bill, if passed, would proactively require reauthorization of the federal highway program more than a year before it expires providing stability to the equipment and other industries as well as committing to the maintenance and improvement of our competitive trade advantage: sound and reliable infrastructure.

Significant, long-term investments in our nations infrastructure are critical in order to continue to bring American goods to market in a competitive manner. To that end: EDA supports President Trumps Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America. While many of the components of this plan have been advocated by EDA members since 2017, EDA is particularly supportive of establishing a Rural Infrastructure Program ($50 billion) for capital investments in rural infrastructure investments. As strategic goals are set for the new Congress, EDA and its regional partners encourage you to move quickly to pass bipartisan legislation to strengthen our nations infrastructure, including specific provisions focused on the unique needs of rural communities and agriculture. EDA Members believe it is critical to ensure that our rural communities have access to: clean and safe drinking water, secure and dependable surface transportation, reliable and affordable power, healthcare, housing, and broadband and research institutions with state-of-the-art facilities in order to thrive and attract future generations. U.S. farmers and ranchers are the most efficient producers in the world, but their ability to meet domestic demands as well as compete globally depends on robust and reliable transportation infrastructure including roads, inland waterways, ports, and railways. Deteriorating rural infrastructure, however, threatens the competitive leadership of American agriculture. EDA supports the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), S.2303. The Bill, if passed, would proactively require reauthorization of the federal highway program more than a year before it expires providing stability to the equipment and other industries as well as committing to the maintenance and improvement of our competitive trade advantage: sound and reliable infrastructure. EDA supports six key principles in pursuit of bipartisan, surface transportation reauthorization: significant increase in direct federal investment, fix chronic challenges and shortages in key federal infrastructure accounts, complement and strengthen existing tools to deliver infrastructure investment at the federal, state and local level, facilitate opportunity for private investment, create efficiencies in accelerating the permitting process while protecting the environment, encourage participation of all levels of government and private sector.

EDA opposes Title IV of S. 2563 of the Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings Act (ILLICIT CASH ACT). The reporting requirements in the legislation would not only be duplicative, but they would also be burdensome. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements would be a federal crime with civil penalties of $500 per day and up to $10,000, criminal penalties of up to 4 years in prison, or both.

EDA supports efforts to modernize grant funding programs so that federal education dollars are spent on educating the workforce of tomorrow and remediating the United States' existing skills gap. S.839/H.R.3497, The Jumpstart our Businesses by Supporting Students Act JOBS Act), and S.1517/H.R. 2831 the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILD Act) are examples of education funding reform which EDA supports. These pieces of legislation provide a starting point for continued broadening of grant funding for non-conventional students. EDA opposes H.R. 2474/S.1306 the PRO Act. The PRO Act contains provisions that would allow arbitrators with no business experience and no accountability to set contract terms. The bill would also codify into law the controversial Browning-Ferris Industries joint-employer standard, exposing nearly every business relationship to liability for unlawful behavior committed by any entity with which they do business, such as contractors, suppliers, and franchisees. Similarly, the PRO Act would greatly narrow the circumstances under which an individual can work as an independent contractor, thus substantially diminishing opportunities for Americans to find flexible ways to earn money on their schedule or start their own business. The PRO Act also violates employees rights to privacy and association. The bill mandates employers provide the contact information for all employees without prior approval from the employees themselves to union organizers. Finally, employers due process rights are entirely disregarded by the bill. Under the PRO Act employers would not be able to challenge union misconduct during union elections, their right to counsel on complex labor laws would be practically eliminated, and secondary boycotts would be permitted, allowing unions to target neutral third parties and cause them economic injury even if those entities have no underlying labor dispute with the union.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies. EDA supported the Tillis-Harris Amendment to the 2018 Appropriations Bill related to H-2B visas. If it had been adopted, the amendment would provide a permanent increase in the cap from 66,000 to 132,000.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, both Senate (S. 3042, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) and House (H.R. 2, Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018). EDA supports increased levels of crop insurance for farmers/commodity groups. We oppose any amendments which would weaken crop insurance programs. Crop insurance is food security insurance, and food security is national security. Crop insurance is critical to the rural economy. Without crop insurance most producers simply cannot qualify for the operating loans needed to put a crop in the ground. We urge Conference Members to oppose amendment that would: oIncrease the cost of crop insurance to farmers. oReduce the number of farmers eligible for crop insurance and thereby reduce the risk pool. oCut the efficient and effective private sector delivery of crop insurance.

EDA supports the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, both Senate (S. 3042, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) and House (H.R. 2, Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018). EDA supports increased levels of crop insurance for farmers/commodity groups.

EDA supports the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, both Senate (S. 3042, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) and House (H.R. 2, Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018). EDA supports increased levels of crop insurance for farmers/commodity groups.

EDA supports the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, both Senate (S. 3042, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) and House (H.R. 2, Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018). EDA supports increased levels of crop insurance for farmers/commodity groups. We oppose any amendments which would weaken crop insurance programs. Crop insurance is food security insurance, and food security is national security. Crop insurance is critical to the rural economy. Without crop insurance most producers simply cannot qualify for the operating loans needed to put a crop in the ground. We urge Conference Members to oppose amendment that would: oIncrease the cost of crop insurance to farmers. oReduce the number of farmers eligible for crop insurance and thereby reduce the risk pool. oCut the efficient and effective private sector delivery of crop insurance.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies. EDA supported the Tillis-Harris Amendment to the 2018 Appropriations Bill related to H-2B visas. If it had been adopted, the amendment would provide a permanent increase in the cap from 66,000 to 132,000.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supports the passage of H.R. 1101. the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill would allow small businesses to be exempt from certain health care obligations under the Affordable Care Act. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 33 and S. 584, The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. These bills would modify the rulemaking requirements to include initial and final regulatory analysis. This would increase small business participation in the regulatory process and would require agencies to consider the economic impact of proposed rules. EDA supports the passage of H.R. 76, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017. This bill would modify the legal standard applied by judges to rules implemented by administrative agencies.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supported the previous passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1). EDA continues to support the preservation of the Last In-First Out Accounting method, reduced personal and corporate tax rates, and elimination of the "Death Tax." EDA is not aware of any pending bills related to these priorities at this time. EDA supports H.R. 4175 the Invest in Innovative Small Business Act. This bill would amend the internal revenue code to allow a credit income for equity investments and addresses other than small business concerns.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies which import and export goods. EDA supports H.R. 442, the Cuba Trade Act of 2017. Opening the Cuban market would be beneicial to the equipment industry. EDA supports the re-negoiation of NAFTA and the modernizing of the agreement incorporate successful aspect of more recent trade deals. EDA supports the inclusion of procisions which would simplify cross-board cusoms, integrating North American infrastructure and energy markets, protecting intellectual property and encouraging permanent adoption and expansion of the Regulatory Cooperation Council.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies which import and export goods. EDA supports the finalization of the USMCA which has modernized NAFTA. EDA supports H.R. 442, the Cuba Trade Act of 2017. Opening the Cuban market would be beneicial to the equipment industry.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies which import and export goods. EDA supports H.R. 442, the Cuba Trade Act of 2017. Opening the Cuban market would be beneicial to the equipment industry. EDA supports the re-negoiation of NAFTA and the modernizing of the agreement incorporate successful aspect of more recent trade deals. EDA supports the inclusion of procisions which would simplify cross-board cusoms, integrating North American infrastructure and energy markets, protecting intellectual property and encouraging permanent adoption and expansion of the Regulatory Cooperation Council.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies which import and export goods. EDA supports H.R. 442, the Cuba Trade Act of 2017. Opening the Cuban market would be beneicial to the equipment industry. EDA supports the re-negoiation of NAFTA and the modernizing of the agreement incorporate successful aspect of more recent trade deals. EDA supports the inclusion of procisions which would simplify cross-board cusoms, integrating North American infrastructure and energy markets, protecting intellectual property and encouraging permanent adoption and expansion of the Regulatory Cooperation Council.

EDA supports the implementation of trade agreements which level the playing field for U.S. companies which import and export goods. EDA supports the finalization of the USMCA which has modernized NAFTA. EDA supports H.R. 442, the Cuba Trade Act of 2017. Opening the Cuban market would be beneicial to the equipment industry.

EDA supports the passage of S.2343 and H.R.4881 the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. This bill would help facilitate the deployment of broadband internet across rural America in order to optimize agriculture services and production.