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Support for the responsible use of pesticides Support for maintaining federal and state preemption of pesticide regulatory decisions

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218-AD04) Concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (RIN: 1218-AD39) Support for the nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor

Support for H-2B program reform Support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues

Support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Support for S. 3265/H.R. 6231, the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires The Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S.1462), provisions related to vegetation management practices. The Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025 (S.140), provisions related to vegetation management practices.

Concerns with the proposed rule, "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" (RIN: 1653-AA95); concerns with the Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers; and concerns with USCIS proposed rule on biometrics collection requirements (RIN 1615-AC99).

Concerns with DOL's final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39); support for the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870/S. 1158); concerns with proposed rule, Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States (RIN: 1205-AC30); support for DOLs independent contractor proposed rule (RIN: 1235-AA46); and concerns with student-athlete employment classification.

Support for the responsible use of pesticides Support for maintaining federal and state preemption of pesticide regulatory decisions

Support for H-2B program reform; support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494); and Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues

Support for reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Support for S. 3265/H.R. 6231, the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

Support for H.R. 1138, the Payment Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1138/S.2326)

Support for H.R. 1631, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025

Concerns with DOL's final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39); support for the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870/S. 1158); and concerns with proposed rule, Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States (RIN: 1205-AC30)

Concerns with the proposed rule, "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" (RIN: 1653-AA95); concerns with the Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers; and concerns with USCIS proposed rule on biometrics collection requirements (RIN 1615-AC99).

Concerns with DOL's final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39), and support for the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870/S. 1158)

Concerns with the proposed rule making changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (RIN 1801-AA28); and concerns with the Department of Education's proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey

Requests for information regarding international student visa revocations; conversations regarding the student visa interview pause and social media vetting of international students; concerns with the proposed rule, "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" (RIN: 1653-AA95); concerns with the Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers; and concerns with USCIS proposed rule on biometrics collection requirements (RIN 1615-AC99).

Support for H.R. 1138, the Payment Choice Act of 2025 (H.R. 1138/S.2326)

Support for H.R. 1631, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218-AD04); and concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN: 1218-AD39)

Support for H-2B program reform; support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494); and Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires The Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S.1462), provisions related to vegetation management practices. The Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025 (S.140), provisions related to vegetation management practices. Support for the responsible use of pesticides Support for maintaining federal and state preemption of pesticide regulatory decisions

Support for the Employer Participation in Repayment Act (H.R. 1801/S. 772)

Concerns with DOL's final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39), and support for the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870/S. 1158)

Concerns with and support for certain education and workforce development provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1); and concerns with the proposed rule making changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (RIN 1801-AA28)

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218-AD04); and concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN: 1218-AD39)

Support for H-2B program reform; support for the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494); and Temporary Protected Status and related workforce authorization issues

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires; and support for the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions related to vegetation management practices.

Support for H.R. 1138, the Payment Choice Act of 2025.

Support for H.R. 1631, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025

Support for H.R. 1138, the Payment Choice Act of 2025.

Support for H.R. 1631, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025

Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39), and support for the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 2870/S. 1158)

Concerns with and support for certain education and workforce development provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)

Requests for information regarding international student visa revocations; and conversations regarding the student visa interview pause and social media vetting of international students

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires; and support for the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions related to vegetation management practices.

Support for the responsible use of pesticides; and support for maintaining federal and state preemption of pesticide regulatory decisions

Support for the Urban and Community Forestry program

Support for H.R. 1138, the Payment Choice Act of 2025.

Support for H.R. 1631, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218-AD04); and concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN: 1218-AD39)

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires ; and the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471), provisions related to vegetation management practices.

Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39), and support for the Working Families Flexibility Act

Concerns with OCRs February 14 Dear Colleague Letter on Title VI obligations and the Students For Fair Admissions Supreme Court decision

Requests for information regarding international student visa revocations

Concerns with certain provisions of Title IX final rule (RIN: 1870-AA16)

Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39); support for the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act (H.R. 7367); and discussions on a federal paid leave framework.

Support for the Employer Participation in Repayment Act (H.R.9164/S.4778)

Support for S.1984 and H.R.4128, the Payment Choice Act of 2023.

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Support for revisions to S.2860, the SAFER Banking Act of 2023, that reinforce the intention of the legislation and enhance clarity for armored car companies.

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218:AD04); concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, and concerns with OSHAs Proposed Rule, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting (RIN 1218-AD39)

Support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477)

Support for H-2B program reform, and support for the Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2024 (H.R. 7574)

Support for S.1984 and H.R.4128, the Payment Choice Act of 2023. Opposition to the Mints rulemaking on the Exchange of Coin (89 FR 36721)

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency Support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Support for revisions to S.2860, the SAFER Banking Act of 2023, that reinforce the intention of the legislation and enhance clarity for armored car companies.

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

Support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477)

Support for the safe implementation of Urban and Community Forestry grants allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Concerns with final rule to update the requirements related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (RIN: 0938-AU93, RIN: 1210-AC11, RIN: 1545-BQ29)

Support for the Employer Participation in Repayment Act (H.R.9164/S.4778)

Concerns with DHSs proposed rule to modernize H-1B requirements (RIN: 1615-AC70); and support for DOL to Modernize Schedule A to Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (RIN: 1205-AC16).

Concerns with certain provisions of Title IX final rule (RIN: 1870-AA16); and concerns with EDs processing times for institutional student information records (ISIRs) as it relates to the FAFSA process.

Concerns with DHSs proposed rule to modernize H-1B requirements (RIN: 1615-AC70); and support for DOL to Modernize Schedule A to Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (RIN: 1205-AC16).

Concerns with DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39); support for the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act (H.R. 7367); and discussions on a federal paid leave framework.

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for the responsible use of pesticides

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Support for S.1984 and H.R.4128, the Payment Choice Act of 2023. Opposition to the Mints rulemaking on the Exchange of Coin (89 FR 36721)

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency Support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Support for revisions to S.2860, the SAFER Banking Act of 2023, that reinforce the intention of the legislation and enhance clarity for armored car companies.

Support for S.1984 and H.R.4128, the Payment Choice Act of 2023.

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency Support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Support for revisions to S.2860, the SAFER Banking Act of 2023, that reinforce the intention of the legislation and enhance clarity for armored car companies.

Concerns with USCIS proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees (RIN: 1615-AC68); concerns with DHSs proposed rule to modernize H-1B requirements (RIN: 1615-AC70); and support for DOL to Modernize Schedule A to Include Consideration of Additional Occupations in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Non-STEM Occupations (RIN: 1205-AC16).

Concerns with certain provisions of Title IX NPRM and final rule (RIN: 1870-AA16); and concerns with EDs processing times for institutional student information records (ISIRs) as it relates to the FAFSA process.

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218:AD04), and concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45).

Support for the responsible use of pesticides

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency; support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023; and support for revisions to S.2860, the SAFER Banking Act of 2023, that reinforce the intention of the legislation and enhance clarity for armored car companies.

Support for the reintroduction of H.R. 4395, the Payment Choice Act of 2021

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Concerns with certain provisions of Title IX NPRM and upcoming final rule (RIN: 1870-AA16)

Concerns with proposed rule to update the requirements related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (RIN: 0938-AU93, RIN: 1210-AC11, RIN: 1545-BQ29), and support for laws that enable interstate telehealth services.

Support for the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act (HR 3000).

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218:AD04), and concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45).

Support for the safe implementation of Urban and Community Forestry grants allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Support for the responsible use of pesticides

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for the safe implementation of Urban and Community Forestry grants allocated by the Inflation Reduction.

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency; support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023; and support for revisions to S.2860, the SAFER Banking Act of 2023, that reinforce the intention of the legislation and enhance clarity for armored car companies.

Support for the reintroduction of H.R. 4395, the Payment Choice Act of 2021

Support for the safe implementation of Urban and Community Forestry grants allocated by the Inflation Reduction.

Support for the responsible use of pesticides

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

Concerns with Title IX NPRM and upcoming final rule (RIN: 1870-AA16)

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for DHS Final Rule on Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated With Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) (RIN: 1653-AA86); support for Congress to pass legislation to protect the DACA program and Dreamers; and concerns with USCIS proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees (RIN: 1615-AC68).

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

Support for OSHAs Tree Care standard (RIN: 1218:AD04); concerns with OSHAs proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45); and support for the safe implementation of Urban and Community Forestry grants allocated by the Inflation Reduction.

Concerns with Title IX NPRM (RIN: 1870-AA16); concerns with the Department of Educations Dear Colleague Letter on Third-Party Servicers (DCL ID: GEN-23-03); concerns with Information Collection Request on Section 117 foreign gifts and contracts reporting (Docket No. ED-2022-SCC-0159); and support to rescind the 2020 Free Inquiry Rule (Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0029).

Support for transparency and accountability in the health care system.

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for DHS Final Rule on Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated With Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) (RIN: 1653-AA86); support for Congress to pass legislation to protect the DACA program and Dreamers; and concerns with USCIS proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees (RIN: 1615-AC68).

Support for the responsible use of pesticides

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

General workforce conversations

Support for H.R. 3398, the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2023

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency; and support for revisions to S. 1323 and H. 2891, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023.

Support for the reintroduction of H.R. 4395, the Payment Choice Act of 2021

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for DHS NPRM on Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated With Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) (RIN: 1653-AA86); support for Congress to pass legislation to protect the DACA program and Dreamers; and concerns with USCIS proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees (RIN: 1615-AC68).

Concerns with Title IX NPRM (RIN: 1870-AA16); concerns with the Department of Educations Dear Colleague Letter on Third-Party Servicers (DCL ID: GEN-23-03); concerns with Information Collection Request on Section 117 foreign gifts and contracts reporting (Docket No. ED-2022-SCC-0159); and support to rescind the 2020 Free Inquiry Rule (Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0029).

Support for the reintroduction of H.R. 4395, Payment Choice Act.

Concerns with Secretary of Labor Nominee

Rules and laws related to the transport of currency, and support for the reintroduction of H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

General workforce conversations

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

Support for Utility Vegetation Management practices that reduce the potential for wildfires

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and conversations on DOL's anticipated overtime regulations.

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for flexibility in Optional Practical Training work authorization applications; concerns with Changes to Calculations of Prevailing Wage Rate for H-1B visa program in the Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States regulations (RIN 1205-AC00); support for Form I-9 Flexibility Guidance to be extended and amended; support for the DHS NPRM on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, but concerns with how its currently written (RIN 1615-AC64); concerns with DOS's proposed rule, "Schedule of Fees for Consular Services - Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees (RIN 1400-AF33), and its proposal to raise fees for F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitors; support for DHS NPRM on Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated With Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) (RIN: 1653-AA86); and support for Congress to pass legislation to protect the DACA program and Dreamers.

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Support for H.R. 9248, Safe Access to Cash Act of 2022

Support for H.R. 4395, Payment Choice Act.

General workforce conversations

Support for Congress to fund grants and programs to address mental health services for college and university students.

Support for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; conversations on various paid leave proposals; and conversations on DOL's anticipated overtime regulations.

Conversations on Title IX regulations; general support for the Department of Educations proposed changes to targeted loan forgiveness under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, but concerns with certain details and definitions (Docket ID ED-2021-OPE-0077); and support for proposed changes addressing prison education programs (PEP), the 90/10 rule and changes in ownership (CIO) under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) (RIN: 1840-AD54).

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

General workforce conversations

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Support for H.R. 4395, Payment Choice Act.

Support for legislation to protect against ATM crimes.

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; conversations on various paid leave proposals; conversations on EEOC guidance on vaccinations; concerns with President Biden's EO on Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirements (Executive Order 14042); conversations on DOL's anticipated overtime regulations; and concerns with the proposed language included in USDAs Agriculture Acquisition Regulation NPRM (RIN 0599-AA28) on labor law compliance and reporting for federal contractors

Support for Congress to fund grants and programs to address mental health services for college and university students

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Support for H.R. 4395, Payment Choice Act.

General workforce conversations

General workforce conversations

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Conversations on several tax policies and proposals to aid institutions, employees, and students in the higher education community

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for flexibility in Optional Practical Training work authorization applications; concerns with Changes to Calculations of Prevailing Wage Rate for H-1B visa program, and support to delay the Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States final rule (RIN 1205-AC00); support for regulatory changes at USCIS to reduce administrative barriers preventing foreign citizens from obtaining access to immigration services and benefits (RIN 1615-ZB87); support for Form I-9 Flexibility Guidance to be extended and amended; support for legislation to aid Afghan scholars and students; support for the DHS NPRM on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, but concerns with how its currently written (RIN 1615-AC64); and concerns with the DOS proposed rule, "Schedule of Fees for Consular Services - Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees (RIN 1400-AF33), and its proposal to raise fees for F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitors.

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

Support for H-2B program reform

General workforce conversations

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for flexibility in Optional Practical Training work authorization applications; concerns with Changes to Calculations of Prevailing Wage Rate for H-1B visa program, and support to delay the Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States final rule (RIN 1205-AC00); support for regulatory changes at USCIS to reduce administrative barriers preventing foreign citizens from obtaining access to immigration services and benefits (RIN 1615-ZB87); support for Form I-9 Flexibility Guidance to be extended and amended; support for legislation to aid Afghan scholars and students; and support for the DHS NPRM on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, but concerns with how its currently written (RIN 1615-AC64).

Support for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; conversations on various paid leave proposals; conversations on EEOC guidance on vaccinations; concerns with the OSHA COVID-19 vaccine and testing ETS (RIN 1218-AD42); and concerns with President Biden's EO on Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirements (Executive Order 14042)

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

General workforce conversations

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Concerns with Title IX regulations

Support for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; conversations on various paid leave proposals; conversations on EEOC guidance on vaccinations; concerns with anticipated OSHA COVID-19 vaccine and testing ETS; and concerns with President Biden's EO on Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirements (Executive Order 14042)

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; support for flexibility in Optional Practical Training work authorization applications; concerns with Changes to Calculations of Prevailing Wage Rate for H-1B visa program, and support to delay the Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States final rule (RIN 1205-AC00); support for regulatory changes at USCIS to reduce administrative barriers preventing foreign citizens from obtaining access to immigration services and benefits (RIN 1615-ZB87); support for Form I-9 Flexibility Guidance to be extended and amended; and support for legislation to aid Afghan scholars and students

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

General workforce conversations

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Support for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; conversations on various paid leave proposals; and conversations on EEOC guidance on vaccinations

Support for the inclusion of a variety of tax proposals to support students and institutions in any American Jobs and American Families Plans legislation

Support for federal funding across a variety of agencies and programs to support institutions of higher education, faculty, staff, and students.

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

Discussions on XPO's role in distributing vaccines

General workforce conversations

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Rules and laws related to transport of currency, and support for reintroduction of H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Concerns with Title IX regulations; support for additional funding for institutions of higher education in H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act; and support for the Department of Education to issue guidance to clarify that Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds can be used to help all students, including undocumented, DACA, and international students.

Support for H.R. 708 and S. 168, the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act

Concerns with Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, and support for Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government, which revokes EO 13950.

Support for H-2B program reform

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations

Concerns with changes to the H-1B visa program and nonimmigrant student visa programs; Support for Optional Practical Training Program; Concerns with Changes to Calculations of Prevailing Wage Rate for H-1B visa program

Concerns with Title IX regulations; Concerns with expanded reporting requirements imposed by the Department of Education; Concerns with the IFR on Eligibility of Students at Institutions of Higher Education for Funds Under the CARES Act (85 FR 36494); Support for rulemaking on Borrower Defenses to Repayment and Gainful Employment; Support for existing regulations on the use of race in admissions; Concerns with Executive Order 13864, Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities; Support to extend relief for federal student loan borrowers; and support for additional funding for institutions of higher education for reopening campuses during the COVID-19 crisis in the next supplemental spending bill

Discussions on XPO's role in distributing vaccines

General workforce conversations

Rules and laws related to transport of currency; and H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act.

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations, and support for continuing the operations of essential services during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Support for H-2B visa program reform

COVID-19 vaccine distribution and general workforce-related issues

Innovation in the transportation marketplace

Issues related to the sharing economy and expansion of access to benefits for independent contractors, and supporting safe harbor for platform companies to ensure sick leave benefits for gig workers during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Conversations on COVID-19 and workplace safety; conversations on an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19; conversations on H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020; conversations on mail-in and electronic voting under the NLRA; support for the confirmation of EEOC and NLRB nominees; support for COVID-19 relief for businesses; comments for the DOL WHD RFI on implementing the FMLA (85 FR 43513); support for reform to government-mandated project labor agreements on federal and federally assisted contracts; support for fully repealing the Davis-Bacon Act, and support for common-sense reforms, in the absence of full repeal, to the Davis-Bacon Acts regulations in order to promote greater transparency and fairness; support for eliminating barriers to workforce development; support for expanding opportunities to DOLs new industry-recognized apprenticeship program under DOLs Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations rule (85 FR 14294); concerns with Executive Order 13502: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (February 2009); support for Executive Order 13202: Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects (February 2001); support for Executive Order 13208: Amendment to EO 13202, Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects (April 2001); support for the rescinding of the 2016 FAR Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (Blacklisting) final rule (81 FR 58562), and continued support to improve the governments current procurement system to ensure that projects are are awarded through a transparent and fair bidding process; concerns with DOL-OLMSs 2016 Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act - Interpretation of the Advice Exemption rule (81 FR 15923); support for DOL-OLMSs 2018 Rescission of Rule Interpreting Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act rule (83 FR 33826); concerns for DOL-OSHAs 2016 Clarification of an Employers Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness rule (81 FR 91792), and support for the elimination of this rule; support DOL-WHDs 2019 Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees rule (84 FR 51230); concerns with DOL-OSHAs 2016 Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule (81 FR 29623), and support for DOL-OSHAs 2019 Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule (84 FR 380); concerns with DOL-OSHAs 2016 Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica rule (81 FR 16285), and support for DOL-OSHAs 2019 RFI, Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica-Specified Exposure Control Methods (84 FR 41667); concerns with the NLRBs 2014 Representation-Case Procedures final rule (79 FR 74307), and support for the NLRBs 2019 Representation-Case Procedures (84 FR 69524); support for the NLRBs 2019 Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act proposed rule (84 FR 21301) and NLRBs 2020 Joint Employer Status Under the National Labor Relations Act final rule (85 FR 11184); support for DOL to issue an interim rule reinstating the no work available and intermittent leave rules that were nullified by a federal judge in New York as it relates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act guidance; support for DOL guidance clarifying whether travel advisories trigger FFCRA leave; support for flexibility of respiratory protection, and support for OSHA to evaluate its enforcement position with respect to respirator use; support for targeted liability relief legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic; support for legislation to ensure PPP loans are tax deductible; and concerns with initiatives such as Circular 2017-01: Guidelines for Reviewing Apprentice to Journeyworker Ratio Requests, and support for rescinding that initiative and avoiding any similar efforts in the future.

Issues related to the sharing economy and expansion of access to benefits for independent contractors, and supporting safe harbor for platform companies to ensure sick leave benefits for gig workers during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Innovation in the transportation marketplace

Support for DOL and DHS to resume processing of H-2B visas, and support for Temporary Protected Status immigrant workers.

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations, and support for continuing the operations of essential services during the COVID-19 national emergency.

General COVID-19 and workplace safety issues; discussions of the creation of an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19; support for the confirmation of EEOC and NLRB nominees; and support for COVID relief for businesses.

Rules and laws related to transport of currency; and H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act.

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Support for various tax provisions to be included in upcoming COVID-19 Phase 4 response legislation, including expanded paid sick and FMLA tax credits and employee retention tax credits for public institutions, suspending taxability of scholarship and grant aid provided under the CARES Act, creating temporary enhanced institutional debt services for the pandemic response, temporarily enhancing current higher education tax credits, and suspending private nonprofit institutional Investment Income Excise taxes; and support for allowing public and private nonprofit colleges and universities to become eligible for the paid sick and family leave refundable tax credit and the refundable employee retention tax credit.

Concerns with SBA's rule that includes non-Federal Work Study student employees in the employee count threshold for institutions to be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA-2020-0024; support for S.4317, the SAFE TO WORK Act, which would provide temporary and targeted liability protections related to COVID-19; support for the confirmation of EEOC and NLRB nominees; comments filed to the DOL Women's Bureau on paid leave (85 FR 43264); and comments filed to the DOL Wage and Hour Division on implementation of the FMLA (85 FR 43513).

Conversations on workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic with OSHA and the CDC; conversations with OSHA on COVID-19-related guidance for the hospitality industry; support for the confirmation of EEOC and NLRB nominees; and support for COVID relief for businesses.

Conversations on the application of emergency requirements in H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, on paid leave; conversations on DHS-CISA's Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response; conversations on unemployment insurance and the SBA loans programs in the CARES Act; conversations on COVID-19 and workplace safety; and conversations on an Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19.

Support for a specific OSHA standard for tree care operations; conversations on the application of emergency requirements in H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, on paid leave; conversations on the application of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, with respect to unemployment insurance and paid leave; support for continuing the operations of essential services during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Concerns with FMCSA final rule amending "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators," 84 Fed. Reg. 8029; conversations with FMCSA about tree care operations as an essential transportation service during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Innovation in the transportation marketplace

Issues related to the sharing economy and expansion of access to benefits for independent contractors; supporting safe harbor for platform companies to ensure sick leave benefits for gig workers during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Cash acceptance by merchants and service providers

Rules and laws related to transport of currency; H.R. 1595, SAFE Banking Act

Support for continuing operations of essential services during the COVID-19 national emergency

H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the application of emergency requirements on paid leave; H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and the application of the legislation with respect to unemployment insurance and paid leave; and general COVID-19 and workplace safety issues.

Conversations on the application of emergency requirements in H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, on paid leave; conversations on the application of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, with respect to unemployment insurance and paid leave; and conversations on workplace safety and COVID-19.