JEFF EVANS

Issue #1: Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, reintroduced in the 118th Congress by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). The bill would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs. ASAE is a founding member of the Professional Certification Coalition, which represents more than 100 organizations. Issue #2: Supported the Department of Labors proposed rulemaking on overtime rule that raises the minimum wage and implements overtime pay requirements. Issue #3: Advocated for HR 2621 Honoring Vocational Education Act.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2868), introduced in April by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Rick Allen (R-GA), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Bob Good (R-VA), would give employees of small employers and self-employed individuals with no employees much-needed access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage through AHPs.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2868), introduced in April by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Rick Allen (R-GA), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Bob Good (R-VA), would give employees of small employers and self-employed individuals with no employees much-needed access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage through AHPs.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2868), introduced in April by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Rick Allen (R-GA), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Bob Good (R-VA), would give employees of small employers and self-employed individuals with no employees much-needed access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage through AHPs.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) provides statutory authority for certain short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans and association health plans. Updated AHP legislation is being drafted in the 118th Congress. ASAE is a member of the Coalition to Protect and Promote Association Health Plans.

Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (H.R. 5823) was reintroduced in November 2021 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.

Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (H.R. 5823) was reintroduced in November 2021 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21, 2021 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated for guidance implementing the 2020 year-end COVID-19 stimulus law (H.R. 133) that would enable as many deserving 501(c)(6) organizations as possible to access relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Requested that SBA define 501(c)(6) lobbying receipts as revenue generated by the nonprofit for the express purpose of financing lobbying activities; define lobbying activities under the same parameters set by the Lobbying Disclosure Act; and clarify that the timeframe for PPP qualifying conditions should be the most recent tax year that ended prior to February 15, 2020. Advocated that Congress expand eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include most Section 501(c) nonprofit organizations, not just 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(6) entities. (H.R. 1319) Advocated that Congress extend the deadline for applying for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to May 31.

Advocated for guidance implementing the 2020 year-end COVID-19 stimulus law (H.R. 133) that would enable as many deserving 501(c)(6) organizations as possible to access relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Requested that SBA define 501(c)(6) lobbying receipts as revenue generated by the nonprofit for the express purpose of financing lobbying activities; define lobbying activities under the same parameters set by the Lobbying Disclosure Act; and clarify that the timeframe for PPP qualifying conditions should be the most recent tax year that ended prior to February 15, 2020. Advocated that Congress expand eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include most Section 501(c) nonprofit organizations, not just 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(6) entities. (H.R. 1319) Advocated that Congress extend the deadline for applying for a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to May 31.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) was introduced July 21 by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors include Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX); Rick Allen (R-GA), Republican Leader of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions; and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Advocated that Congress include funding for temporary COBRA continuation coverage. Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated that Congress include funding for temporary COBRA continuation coverage in the next COVID relief package. The requested action by Congress would help recently unemployed or furloughed Americans affected by the pandemic keep their employment-based health coverage while the nation continues to weather this unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339) that would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations. Advocated for H.R. 133, which passed both the House and Senate in December and expanded PPP access to 501(c)(6) entities meeting certain conditions.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations.

Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations. Advocated for H.R. 133, which passed both the House and Senate in December and expanded PPP access to 501(c)(6) entities meeting certain conditions.

Advocated in favor of expanding eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program to include 501(c)(6) associations. PPP was established by the CARES Act; also advocated for separate legislation, H.R. 6697, The Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act"; also advocated for provisions in the HEROES Act that expand access to PPP for all 501(c) organizations.

Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.

Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.

Advocated in favor of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R. 7011), which would establish a system of shared public and private compensation for business interruption losses and event cancellations resulting from future pandemics or public health emergencies.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.

Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Advocated against budgetary restrictions on government employees attending mission-related association conferences.

Advocated for 501(c)(6) eligibility for COVID-19 relief programs established in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.

Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.

Advocating in favor of legislation to strengthen Association Health Plans (S. 1170, Association Health Plans Act of 2019). Supported final rule expanding AHPs issued by Department of Labor in 2018.

Advocated as part of the Visit U.S. Coalition in favor of legislation and policies to promote inbound travel to the U.S., including the reauthorization of Brand USA funding (S. 2203, Brand USA Extension Act), signed into law Dec. 20, 2019.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs; Advocated in favor of the Skills Renewal Act (H.R. 7031/S. 3779), which would provide Americans who have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 a $4,000 tax credit to pursue post-secondary skills training and career development. ASAE supports amendments to the Skills Renewal Act proposed by the Professional Certification Coalition (of which ASAE is a co-founder and Steering Committee member) ensuring that the tax credit is available for use with a wide range of reputable national certification programs and for expenses associated with testing required to obtain and/or maintain a postsecondary credential.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.

Advocated in favor of Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 5339), a bipartisan bill to expand use of 529 savings accounts to pay for workforce training and credentialing programs.