ROBERT HELLAND jr

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. S. 4021/H.R. 7821, the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

S. Res. 834/H.Res. 1455 - Congressional resolutions honoring GCSAA's 100 year anniversary. Secure House & Senate co-sponsors. Invite Senators Marshall and Moran and Congressman Mann to centennial celebration in Kansas.

S. Res. 834/H.Res. 1455 - Congressional resolutions honoring GCSAA's 100 year anniversary. Secure House & Senate co-sponsors. Invite Senators Marshall and Moran and Congressman Mann to centennial celebration in Kansas.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation. 4. Turfgrass research funding under the Farm Bill. 5. Request meeting with Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency to discuss water and pesticide issues impacting golf industry.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation. 4. Meeting with EPA Administrator Zeldin to discuss WOTUS, Endangered Species Act and pesticide concerns. 4. Turfgrass research funding under the Farm Bill.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. S. 4021/H.R. 7821, the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

S. Res. 834/H.Res. 1455 - Congressional resolutions honoring GCSAA's 100 year anniversary. Secure House & Senate co-sponsors. Invite Senators Marshall and Moran and Congressman Mann to centennial celebration in Kansas.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment. 3. S.1144/H.R.2369, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2025"(PHIT Act)which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment. 3. S.1144/H.R.2369, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2025"(PHIT Act)which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 2. Efforts to secure language in the Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Efforts to secure funding for turfgrass research in the Farm Bill. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 4. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment. 3. S.1144/H.R.2369, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2025"(PHIT Act)which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 2. Efforts to secure language in the Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Efforts to secure funding for turfgrass research in the Farm Bill. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 4. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation.

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 7. Efforts to restore funding for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) in the Department of Agriculture.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in.

H.R. 1582/S.786, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act", which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. H.R. 3124, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. H.R. 6013, the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act, which provides a 40% tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

H.R. 3124, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used.

H.R. 1582/S.786, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act", which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. H.R. 3124, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. H.R. 6013, the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act, which provides a 40% tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

H.R. 3124, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, specifically language within that provides H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 and language providing H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, specifically language within that provides H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, specifically language within that provides H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 7. Efforts to restore funding for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) in the Department of Agriculture.

H.R. 1582/S.786, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act", which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. H.R. 3124, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. H.R. 6013, the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act, which provides a 40% tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

H.R. 6013, the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act, which provides a 40% tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. Efforts to restore funding for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) in the Department of Agriculture. 5. Efforts to amend H.R. 8682, the "Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act" to include golf facilities.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. Efforts to restore funding for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) in the Department of Agriculture. 5. Efforts to amend H.R. 8682, the "Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act" to include golf facilities.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 7. Efforts to restore funding for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) in the Department of Agriculture.

H.R. 1582/S.786, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act", which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. H.R. 3124, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. H.R. 6013, the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act, which provides a 40% tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects. Develop one-pagers regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 7. Efforts to restore funding for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) in the Department of Agriculture.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.262, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.262, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. H.R. 3124, legislation which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. S.786/H.R.1582, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023" which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. Proposed legislation that would establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden and landscape equipment.

1. H.R. 3124, legislation which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. S.786/H.R.1582, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023" which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. Proposed legislation that would establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden and landscape equipment.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 and language providing H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 and language providing H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. H.R. 4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 and language providing H-2B Visa cap relief. 2. Additional efforts to secure H-2B Visa cap relief through authorizing legislation.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

H.R. 6013, the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act, which provides a 40% tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.262, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.262, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. H.R. 3124, legislation which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. S.786/H.R.1582, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023" which allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. Proposed legislation that would establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden and landscape equipment.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.262, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.262, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional efforts to overturn rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Congressional oversight of the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Education efforts with congressional staffers regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 4. S.269/H.R.5085, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 5. S. 802/H.R. 1472, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would establish a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 6. Legislative language in the 2023 Farm Bill to secure funding for turfgrass research and projects.

1. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas in H.R. 2471, the "FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act". 2. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor. 3. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

1. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas in H.R. 2471, the "FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act". 2. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor. 3. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

S. 844, H.R. 3109 the "Personal Health Investment Act", which would include certain exercise and activity expenses as eligible costs under Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

S. 844, H.R. 3109 the "Personal Health Investment Act", which would include certain exercise and activity expenses as eligible costs under Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

1. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation. Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor. 2. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

1. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas in H.R. 2471, the "FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act". 2. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor. 3. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

1. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation. Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor. 2. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa. 3. FY 23 Omnibus. Efforts to secure permanent H-2B cap relief in FY 23 Omnibus.

1. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas in H.R. 2471, the "FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act". 2. Fiscal Year 2022 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor. 3. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

H.R. 5823, the "Pandemic Risk Insurance Act", provides pandemic risk insurance for the disruption of business activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Congressional efforts to delay rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Congressional efforts to delay the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Administrative efforts to repeal the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. Efforts to secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 4. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides.

1. Congressional efforts to delay the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Congressional efforts to delay the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Congressional efforts to delay the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Congressional efforts to delay rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Congressional efforts to delay rulemaking addressing the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Congressional efforts to delay the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

1. Administrative efforts to repeal the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. Efforts to secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 4. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides.

1. Congressional efforts to delay the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction, until the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. H.R. 7266, which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 4. H.R. 7752, the "Plant Biostimulant Act", which would secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications. 5. Funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act through the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process.

S. 844, H.R. 3109 the "Personal Health Investment Act", which would include certain exercise and activity expenses as eligible costs under Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

S. 844, H.R. 3109 the "Personal Health Investment Act", which would include certain exercise and activity expenses as eligible costs under Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

1. Efforts to remove golf from list of organizations excluded from disaster relief under the Internal Revenue Code. 2. S. 482, H.R. 1267 the "Personal Health Investment Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expense per year.

H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021". Lobbying to ensure 501(c)(7) golf facilities have equal access to Paycheck Protection Act funding. The "Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020", which provides pandemic risk insurance for the disruption of business activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fiscal Year 2021 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from Department of Homeland Security. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations for Departments of Labor and Homeland Security: Efforts to expand the number of workers available under the H-2B Visa Program. H.R. 3897, creates a Permanent "Returning Worker Exemption" to the annual H-2B Visa cap.

1. Fiscal Year 2021 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from Department of Homeland Security. 2. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations for Departments of Labor and Homeland Security: Efforts to expand the number of workers available under the H-2B Visa Program in FY22. 3. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

1. Fiscal Year 2021 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from Department of Homeland Security. 2. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations for Departments of Labor and Homeland Security: Efforts to expand the number of workers available under the H-2B Visa Program. 3. H.R. 3897, creates a Permanent "Returning Worker Exemption" to the annual H-2B Visa cap.

1. Fiscal Year 2021 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from Department of Homeland Security. 2. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations for Departments of Labor and Homeland Security: Efforts to expand the number of workers available under the H-2B Visa Program in FY22. 3. H.R. 3897, the "H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act of 2021", creates a permanent exception to the annual H-2B Visa cap for workers who return within 3 years of first receiving a visa.

H.R. 5823, the "Pandemic Risk Insurance Act", provides pandemic risk insurance for the disruption of business activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. Administrative efforts to repeal the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. Efforts to secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications.

1. Administrative efforts to repeal the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule", which would clarify the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. 2. S. 3283, the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act", which amends pesticide testing and registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 3. Efforts to secure a uniform regulatory definition of plant biostimulant nutrients and improve their use in turf applications.

1. Efforts to remove golf from list of organizations excluded from disaster relief under the Internal Revenue Code. 2. S. 482, H.R. 1267 the "Personal Health Investment Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expense per year.

Fiscal Year 2020 H-2B Visa allocation: Efforts to secure maximum number of H-2B Visas from Department of Homeland Security. Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations for Departments of Labor and Homeland Security: Efforts to expand the number of workers available under the H-2B Visa Program. H.R. 133, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021", which increases the number of workers available under the H-2B Visa Program. Efforts to secure additional visas under the H-2A Visa Program.

Efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: 1. Lobbying to ensure 501(c)(7) golf facilities have equal access to Paycheck Protection Act funding under the CARES Act. 2. H.R. 6697, the "Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020", which makes 501(c)(6) organizations eligible for Paycheck Protection Act funding. 3. H.R. 6776, the "JOBS Credit Act of 2020", which increases eligibility for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. 4. H.R. 7011, the "Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020", which provides pandemic risk insurance for the disruption of business activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. H.R. 7032/S.3779 the "Skills Renewal Act", which provides a refundable tax credit for expenses paid for qualified training services. 6. S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act", which provides forgiveness for PPP loans under $150,000. 7. H.R. 133, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021", which provides additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, provides forgiveness for PPP loans under $150,000 and increases PPP eligibility to 501(c)6 organizations.

Administrative efforts to replace the "Clean Water Rule", also known as the "Waters of the U.S. Rule". This rule would expand the scope of the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. Legislative efforts to amend H.R. 1497, the "Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019", that impact the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act.