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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
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WORLDWIDE ERC via WORLDWIDE ERC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for an employment-based immigration system which enables businesses to attract, retain, and develop foreign talent with skills that enable their businesses to grow and thrive. Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied for the Departments of Homeland Security Labor to exercise their authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Advocated for the lifting of the visa interview pause, and efficient and timely visa processing with the Department of State.
Source: Senate LDA
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Member offices on the importance of the reinstatement. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the draft FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill. Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Member offices on the importance of the reinstatement. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the draft FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill. Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states.
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777, S. 1561) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states.
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777, S. 1561) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Requested an exclusion of certain relocation real estate transactions from being subject to duplicative FinCEN reporting requirements
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777, S. 1561) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Requested an exclusion of certain relocation real estate transactions from being subject to duplicative FinCEN reporting requirements
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777, S. 1561) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Member offices on the importance of the reinstatement. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the draft FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill. Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Educated congressional offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Ways and Means Tax Work Groups on importance of the reinstatement. Provided feedback on the pending reintroduction of the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Advocated on the American Privacy Rights Act (H.R. 8818) and educated congressional offices on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work.
Advocated on the American Privacy Rights Act (H.R. 8818) and educated congressional offices on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work.
Advocated on the American Privacy Rights Act (H.R. 8818) and educated congressional offices on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Educated congressional offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Ways and Means Tax Work Groups on importance of the reinstatement. Provided feedback on the pending reintroduction of the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
The Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act (EAGLE Act) would phase out the country cap limitations on the number of green cards available to high-skilled workers from a particular country. Under current policy, only 7% of green cards can be issued in a year to nationals from a given country, regardless of its population. The EAGLE Act (H.R. 3648) would also strengthen the H-1B temporary program and allow individuals who have been in the queue for a green card for two years to file an application with approval pending the availability of a visa. U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
The Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act (EAGLE Act) would phase out the country cap limitations on the number of green cards available to high-skilled workers from a particular country. Under current policy, only 7% of green cards can be issued in a year to nationals from a given country, regardless of its population. The EAGLE Act (H.R. 3648) would also strengthen the H-1B temporary program and allow individuals who have been in the queue for a green card for two years to file an application with approval pending the availability of a visa. U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Lobbied for passage of bill as stand alone as well as through National Defense Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 7776).
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543, H.R. 7776) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543, H.R. 7776) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Lobbied for passage of bill as stand alone as well as through National Defense Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 7776).
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543, H.R. 7776) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543, H.R. 7776) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Lobbied for passage of bill as stand alone as well as through National Defense Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 7776).
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543, H.R. 7776) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Client: WORLDWIDE ERC · Firm: WORLDWIDE ERC
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of President Donald Trump; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) Lifting the Presidential Proclamation 10014 (immigrant visa entry ban to the United States) Liftin the Presidential Proclamation 10052 (nonimmigrant visa entry ban to the United States) Modifiying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs)
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777, S. 1561) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Requested an exclusion of certain relocation real estate transactions from being subject to duplicative FinCEN reporting requirements
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Advocated on draft proposal to establish a national standard on personal data privacy and security. Focus on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work and ensuring efficiency in compliance for multi-state organizations. Submitted comments to Treasury in Response to Request to Modernizing Payments to and from Americas Bank Account, pursuant to Executive Order 14247, advocating for a delay in implementation to the beginning of the calendar year and for refinements in the policy to accommodate situations in which relocation management companies and or corporations are handling international employees tax refunds/payments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for an employment-based immigration system which enables businesses to attract, retain, and develop foreign talent with skills that enable their businesses to grow and thrive. Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied for the Departments of Homeland Security Labor to exercise their authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Advocated for the lifting of the visa interview pause, and efficient and timely visa processing with the Department of State.
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777, S. 1561) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense tax deduction and exclusion to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Promoted inclusion of reinstatement of the tax deduction and exclusion for members of the U.S. intelligence community. Provided material to Senate and House Leadership, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax leaders and members and all Senators on importance of the full reinstatement as well as targeted outreach to leaderships offices regarding the intelligence community, and federal and civilian workforces. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Advocated on draft proposal to establish a national standard on personal data privacy and security. Focus on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work and ensuring efficiency in compliance for multi-state organizations. Submitted comments to Treasury in Response to Request to Modernizing Payments to and from Americas Bank Account, pursuant to Executive Order 14247, advocating for a delay in implementation to the beginning of the calendar year and for refinements in the policy to accommodate situations in which relocation management companies and or corporations are handling international employees tax refunds/payments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for an employment-based immigration system which enables businesses to attract, retain, and develop foreign talent with skills that enable their businesses to grow and thrive. Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied for the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor to exercise their authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas.
Advocated for policies that increase housing inventory and accessibility and educated offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies. Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1777) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states.
Advocated on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to facilitate the relocation of employees which is essential for U.S. employers as they strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Member offices on the importance of the reinstatement. Lobbied on the FY2025 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) and the draft FY2025 Budget Reconciliation bill. Lobbied on the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Advocated on draft proposal to establish a national standard on personal data privacy and security. Focus on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work and ensuring efficiency in compliance for multi-state organizations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Educated congressional offices on recent changes in real estate transaction policies.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act - H.R. 4708 to extend the period of stay for approved H-2 visa holders. Lobbied on allocating additional resources to allow key federal agencies responsible for employment-related immigration adjudication, processing, and compliance, to expand measures to address existing adjudication backlogs, modernize technological capabilities, and strengthen monitoring and compliance capabilities. Lobbied on the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 3599). Advocated to Improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain international graduate or post-graduate students in key STEM-related sectors post-graduation allowing eligible individuals and their employer to apply for an employment-based immigrant visa exempt from existing annual numeric limitations by supporting the Keep STEM Talent Act (S. 2384/H.R. 5477). Provided input on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Provided material to Ways and Means Tax Work Groups on importance of the reinstatement. Provided feedback on the pending reintroduction of the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Advocated on the American Privacy Rights Act (H.R. 8818) and educated congressional offices on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated on the American Privacy Rights Act (H.R. 8818) and educated congressional offices on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work.
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security (IVES) Act - H.R. 6542 / Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act - S. 3291. Lobbied to provide the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor the authority to issue supplemental H-2B visas. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending and enhancing the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on the implementation of the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees.
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act (EAGLE Act) would phase out the country cap limitations on the number of green cards available to high-skilled workers from a particular country. Under current policy, only 7% of green cards can be issued in a year to nationals from a given country, regardless of its population. The EAGLE Act (H.R. 3648) would also strengthen the H-1B temporary program and allow individuals who have been in the queue for a green card for two years to file an application with approval pending the availability of a visa. U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and draft Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. Protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006](Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs).
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and draft Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (PL 117-2; HR 1319) (Provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses providing funding, including small business assistance and PPP extension of the deadline for small business and programs for health care workers, transportation workers, federal employees, veterans.) A balanced approach to liability protection under the COVID-19 public health emergency to help employers who are safely returning employees to the workplace or relocating them to other locations. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to provide monetary relief to relocated workers and strengthen the U.S. economy.
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. Protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006](Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs)
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of President Donald Trump; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) Lifting the Presidential Proclamation 10014 (immigrant visa entry ban to the United States) Liftin the Presidential Proclamation 10052 (nonimmigrant visa entry ban to the United States) Modifiying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs)
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 266 Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act (Allocated an additional $310 billion in funds for the Paycheck Protection Program) H.R .748/S. 3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Allocated $1,200 per individual earning up to $75,000 with phase out at $100,000, allowed employers to defer payments of the employer portion of the payroll tax for 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans at favorable terms with the loan forgiven if the employer meets the conditions of employee retention) H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Allowed small businesses to continue to defer payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes when the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven) S. 4317 the Safe to Work Act (To lessen the burdens on interstate commerce by discouraging insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief) S. 1624 the Heath, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act (Creates a second loan from the Paycheck Protection Program for currently and previously eligible businesses, in addition to provisions to discourage insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief) H.R. 8337 the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Provides fiscal year 2021 appropriations to Federal agencies through December 11, 2020, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government, including provisions for the Department of Homeland Security to establish and collect certain immigration-related premium fees) $1.4 trillion Omnibus and $900 billion COVID relief package (Includes deduction of expenses that are otherwise not deductible if the business receives forgiveness under the PPP for those expenses, additional funding and expansion of funding for small business under PPP, reinstatement of the moving expense deduction and provide employers with liability protections as they reopen workplaces and relocate employees}.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 266 Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act (Allocated an additional $310 billion in funds for the Paycheck Protection Program) H.R .748/S. 3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Allocated $1,200 per individual earning up to $75,000 with phase out at $100,000, allowed employers to defer payments of the employer portion of the payroll tax for 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans at favorable terms with the loan forgiven if the employer meets the conditions of employee retention) H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Allowed small businesses to continue to defer payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes when the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven) DRAFT Economic Stimulus Package (Includes deduction of expenses that are otherwise not deductible if the business receives forgiveness under the PPP for those expenses, additional funding for small business under PPP, reinstatement of the moving expense deduction and provide employers with liability protections as they reopen workplaces and relocate employees}. S. 4317 the Safe to Work Act (To lessen the burdens on interstate commerce by discouraging insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief) S. 1624 the Heath, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act (Creates a second loan from the Paycheck Protection Program for currently and previously eligible businesses, in addition to provisions to discourage insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief) H.R. 8337 the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Provides fiscal year 2021 appropriations to Federal agencies through December 11, 2020, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government, including provisions for the Department of Homeland Security to establish and collect certain immigration-related premium fees)
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2521/S. 1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (Prevents the Customs Border Protection from selling personally identifiable information, including Social Security Numbers of individuals who are shipping personal goods)
H.R. 6800 the HEROES Act (Addresses a reinstatement of the mortgage interest deduction and reduction for fiscal years 2021 and 2022) Draft Housing Finance System Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (previously the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (115-S.2155)
H.R. 1044/S. 386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Elimination of per country numerical limitations for employment-based immigrants) Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak (Temporarily limits entry to the United States of certain immigrants who do not have a valid immigrant visa and do not have an official travel document and suspends routine visa services) Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak (Temporarily suspends entry to the United Status of nonimmigrants including H-1Bs, L-1s, H-2B and certain J-1s and extending suspension of entry of certain immigrants)
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2020 · second_quarter · RR
ECN&TAX: HR266 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Healthcare Enhancement Act; HR748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief,Economic Security Act (Defers employer payroll tax, gives loans); HR7010 PPP Flexibility Act (Extends loans, defers employer payroll tax);S604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act(Uniform nonresident employee tax) IMM: HR1044/S386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Eliminates immigrant per country limit);Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants;Draft Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants LBR: HR2521/S1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection act (Protects personal data) RES: HR6800 HEROES Act(Reinstates mortgage interest deduction);Draft Housing Finance Reform(Fannie, Freddie)
ECN&TAX: HR266 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Healthcare Enhancement Act; HR748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief,Economic Security Act (Defers employer payroll tax, gives loans); HR7010 PPP Flexibility Act (Extends loans, defers employer payroll tax);S604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act(Uniform nonresident employee tax) IMM: HR1044/S386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Eliminates immigrant per country limit);Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants;Draft Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants LBR: HR2521/S1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection act (Protects personal data) RES: HR6800 HEROES Act(Reinstates mortgage interest deduction);Draft Housing Finance Reform(Fannie, Freddie)
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Advocated on the American Privacy Rights Act (H.R. 8818) and educated congressional offices on protecting the data of employees being relocated for work.
Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees and H-1B Modernization Rule.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568, Public Law 118-39) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Lobbied on the Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477) to expand 529 plans to cover credentialing, licensing and certain training.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
Lobbied on expanding the availability of visas for highly-skilled workers (L-1, H-1B) and temporary workers (H-2B) as well as their spouses and dependents. Lobbied to eliminate the country cap on employment-based green cards and on extending the H-2B returning to work exemption. Lobbied on the Trusted Employer Program, the modernization of the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with e-filing, backlog of adjudications and increase in visa application and processing fees. Lobbied on the USCIS proposed rule to increase processing fees.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy.
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the SECURE Notarization Act (H.R. 1059, S. 1212) to allow a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and for states to recognize notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
Lobbied on the Moving Americans Data Protection Act (S. 758, H.R. 1568) to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. The legislation protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Lobbied on the draft Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work. Lobbied on the reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy.
Lobbied to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and workforce availability in regard to the transport of the personal household goods of transferees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. Lobbied for passage of bill as stand alone as well as through National Defense Reauthorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 7776).
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale. National Defense Reauthorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 4350, S. 4543, H.R. 7776) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) - Lobbied to include language to protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, White House Office
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. Protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
A balanced approach to liability protection under the COVID-19 public health emergency to help employers who are safely returning employees to the workplace or relocating them to other locations. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to provide monetary relief to relocated workers and strengthen the U.S. economy.
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. Protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
The SECURE Notarization Act (S. 1625/HR 3962) (Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. Additionally, the bill allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states).
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (HR 1177) (Would make sweeping change to the United States immigration, visa, and border control system, including reversal and Congressional prohibition of many of the immigration-related executive actions of the previous administration; providing a path to legal residence for current DACA dreamers and others, essential workers in non-immigrant status, ending country-specific visa annual limits; granting immediate relative status to spouses and children of green card holders; and including other green card changes to recapture visas and exempt STEM degrees) U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Modernize the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Employment-Based System with E-Filing. As a first step to green card reform, eliminate the employment-based per country green card limits to create a first-come first-served green card system. Increase certainty and efficiency with a Trusted Employer program to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities) Engaged the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on improvements to U.S. immigration system including E-Verify as well as processes for entry into the U.S. Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities. Lifting the Presidential Proclamation 10014 (immigrant visa entry ban to the United States) Lifting the Presidential Proclamation 10052 (nonimmigrant visa entry ban to the United States) Modifying then Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions; Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (Delay of effective date of final rule of a wage-based H-1B lottery process until December 31, 2021 proposed in the Department of Homeland Security) Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006] (Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs). Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input, 86 Fed. Reg. 20398 (April 19, 2021). (Modernize the nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based system with e-filing. Increase certainty and save resources with Trusted Employer to pre-certify immigration-compliant employers, saving resources for top government priorities).
Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States: Proposed Delay of Effective Date, 86 Fed. Reg. 7656 (February 1, 2021) [DOL Docket No. ETA-2020-0006](Delay until May 14 of effective date of final rule to change required wage computations for occupational immigration programs).
US Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) Establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. Extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing. Protect the personal data of military personnel and transferees who are shipping their household goods to the U.S. Protects personally identifiable information (PII) by directing the Director of the CBP to remove the PII of individuals prior to making manifest data available for sale.
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. (Cargo Preference issues related to the Determinations of Non-Availability of US flag ships).
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work) American Jobs Act of 2021 and draft Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (To modernize domestic infrastructure, boost job creation and bolster U.S. competitiveness. A $2 trillion investment over an eight-year period aimed to rebuild the nations aging infrastructure including roads, bridges and waterways, bolster infrastructure and supply chain resiliency, improve access to caregivers, and position the U.S. as leaders in research and development. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to make it easier to move and relocate employees, essential for U.S. employers as they rebuild and strive to remain globally competitive and strengthen the U.S. economy. Ensure that the corporate and individual tax rates remain competitive with the rest of the world.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
The SECURE Notarization Act (Not yet introduced) (Allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and requires recognition of notarizations performed under the laws of other states. The law also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements. Requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations, including remote notarizations of electronic records, that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states)
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (PL 117-2; HR 1319) (Provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses providing funding, including small business assistance and PPP extension of the deadline for small business and programs for health care workers, transportation workers, federal employees, veterans.) A balanced approach to liability protection under the COVID-19 public health emergency to help employers who are safely returning employees to the workplace or relocating them to other locations. A reinstatement of the moving expense deduction to provide monetary relief to relocated workers and strengthen the U.S. economy.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Not yet introduced) (Aims to simplify the standards and processes for taxing nonresident employees who travel temporarily to other states for work)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
H.R. 2521/S. 1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (Prevents the Customs Border Protection from selling personally identifiable information, including Social Security Numbers of individuals who are shipping personal goods)
S. 604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Provides a uniform framework for when state governments may begin to tax nonresident employees who travel to states to temporarily perform work) H.R .748/S. 3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Allocated $1,200 per individual earning up to $75,000 with phase out at $100,000, allowed employers to defer payments of the employer portion of the payroll tax for 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans at favorable terms with the loan forgiven if the employer meets the conditions of employee retention) H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Allowed small businesses to continue to defer payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes when the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven) $1.4 trillion Omnibus and $900 billion COVID relief package (Includes deduction of expenses that are otherwise not deductible if the business receives forgiveness under the PPP for those expenses, additional funding and expansion of funding for small business under PPP, reinstatement of the moving expense deduction and provide employers with liability protections as they reopen workplaces and relocate employees).
H.R. 1044/S. 386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Elimination of per country numerical limitations for employment-based immigrants) Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak (Temporarily limits entry to the United States of certain immigrants who do not have a valid immigrant visa and do not have an official travel document and suspends routine visa services) Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak (Temporarily suspends entry to the United Status of nonimmigrants including H-1Bs, L-1s, H-2B and certain J-1s and extending suspension of entry of certain immigrants) H.R. 8337 the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Provides fiscal year 2021 appropriations to Federal agencies through December 11, 2020, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government, including provisions for the Department of Homeland Security to establish and collect certain immigration-related premium fees) $1.4 trillion Omnibus and $900 billion COVID relief package (Provides fiscal year 2021 appropriations to Federal agencies through September 30, 2021, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government, including provisions for the Department of Homeland Security like E-Verify funding) Comment on the Department of Homeland Security Notice of Proposed rulemaking entitled Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions, 85 Fed. Reg. 69236 (Puts forward a policy shift proposing a wage prioritization for the H-1B cap lottery) Comment on the Department of Labor Interim Final Rule Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States, 85 Fed. Reg. 63872 (Proposes to protect the wages and job opportunities of American workers by reforming the prevailing wage methodology used by the Department in several foreign worker programs).
H.R. 6800 the HEROES Act (Addresses a reinstatement of the mortgage interest deduction and reduction for fiscal years 2021 and 2022) Draft Housing Finance System Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (previously the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (115-S.2155)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
H.R. 1044/S. 386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Elimination of per country numerical limitations for employment-based immigrants) Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak (Temporarily limits entry to the United States of certain immigrants who do not have a valid immigrant visa and do not have an official travel document and suspends routine visa services) Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak (Temporarily suspends entry to the United Status of nonimmigrants including H-1Bs, L-1s, H-2B and certain J-1s and extending suspension of entry of certain immigrants) H.R. 8337 the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Provides fiscal year 2021 appropriations to Federal agencies through December 11, 2020, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government, including provisions for the Department of Homeland Security to establish and collect certain immigration-related premium fees)
H.R. 2521/S. 1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (Prevents the Customs Border Protection from selling personally identifiable information, including Social Security Numbers of individuals who are shipping personal goods)
S. 604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Provides a uniform framework for when state governments may begin to tax nonresident employees who travel to states to temporarily perform work) H.R .748/S. 3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Allocated $1,200 per individual earning up to $75,000 with phase out at $100,000, allowed employers to defer payments of the employer portion of the payroll tax for 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans at favorable terms with the loan forgiven if the employer meets the conditions of employee retention) H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Allowed small businesses to continue to defer payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes when the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven) DRAFT Stimulus Package (Includes deduction of expenses that are otherwise not deductible if the business receives forgiveness under the PPP for those expenses, additional funding for small business under PPP, reinstatement of the moving expense deduction and provide employers with liability protections as they reopen workplaces and relocate employees}.
H.R. 6800 the HEROES Act (Addresses a reinstatement of the mortgage interest deduction and reduction for fiscal years 2021 and 2022) Draft Housing Finance System Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (previously the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (115-S.2155)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
H.R. 266 Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act (Allocated an additional $310 billion in funds for the Paycheck Protection Program) H.R .748/S. 3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Allocated $1,200 per individual earning up to $75,000 with phase out at $100,000, allowed employers to defer payments of the employer portion of the payroll tax for 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans at favorable terms with the loan forgiven if the employer meets the conditions of employee retention) H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Allowed small businesses to continue to defer payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes when the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven) DRAFT Economic Stimulus Package (Includes deduction of expenses that are otherwise not deductible if the business receives forgiveness under the PPP for those expenses, additional funding for small business under PPP, reinstatement of the moving expense deduction and provide employers with liability protections as they reopen workplaces and relocate employees}.
S. 604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (Provides a uniform framework for when state governments may begin to tax nonresident employees who travel to states to temporarily perform work) H.R .748/S. 3548 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Allocated $1,200 per individual earning up to $75,000 with phase out at $100,000, allowed employers to defer payments of the employer portion of the payroll tax for 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans at favorable terms with the loan forgiven if the employer meets the conditions of employee retention) H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Allowed small businesses to continue to defer payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes when the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven) DRAFT Stimulus Package (Includes deduction of expenses that are otherwise not deductible if the business receives forgiveness under the PPP for those expenses, additional funding for small business under PPP, reinstatement of the moving expense deduction and provide employers with liability protections as they reopen workplaces and relocate employees}.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
ECN&TAX: HR266 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Healthcare Enhancement Act; HR748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief,Economic Security Act (Defers employer payroll tax, gives loans); HR7010 PPP Flexibility Act (Extends loans, defers employer payroll tax);S604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act(Uniform nonresident employee tax) IMM: HR1044/S386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Eliminates immigrant per country limit);Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants;Draft Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants LBR: HR2521/S1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection act (Protects personal data) RES: HR6800 HEROES Act(Reinstates mortgage interest deduction);Draft Housing Finance Reform(Fannie, Freddie)
ECN&TAX: HR266 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Healthcare Enhancement Act; HR748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief,Economic Security Act (Defers employer payroll tax, gives loans); HR7010 PPP Flexibility Act (Extends loans, defers employer payroll tax);S604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act(Uniform nonresident employee tax) IMM: HR1044/S386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Eliminates immigrant per country limit);Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants;Draft Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants LBR: HR2521/S1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection act (Protects personal data) RES: HR6800 HEROES Act(Reinstates mortgage interest deduction);Draft Housing Finance Reform(Fannie, Freddie)
ECN&TAX: HR266 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Healthcare Enhancement Act; HR748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief,Economic Security Act (Defers employer payroll tax, gives loans); HR7010 PPP Flexibility Act (Extends loans, defers employer payroll tax);S604 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act(Uniform nonresident employee tax) IMM: HR1044/S386 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (Eliminates immigrant per country limit);Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants;Draft Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants LBR: HR2521/S1302 Moving Americans Privacy Protection act (Protects personal data) RES: HR6800 HEROES Act(Reinstates mortgage interest deduction);Draft Housing Finance Reform(Fannie, Freddie)