mr DANIEL FISHER

Urged Congress to approve the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 5587), legislation to reauthorize, reform, and modernize the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act.

Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1183/H.R. 2429) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.

Lobbying related to the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization proposals (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (S. 2658)/the AIRR Act (HR 4441), including the proposals' provisions related to "foreign repair stations". Urged lawmakers to oppose the repair station background check and the foreign repair station drug and alcohol provisions from the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act (H.R. 636)

Urged lifting of the United States' trade embargo against Cuba.

Urged reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Perkins Act to address the construction equipment industry's skilled, technical workforce shortage (the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 5587).

Opposed efforts to repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Encouraged lawmakers to use the tax reform process to provide long-term, sustainable resources for surface transportation investment.

Encouraged support for the Regulatory Protection Integrity Act (H.R. 1732), legislation to mandate the withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration's rule redefining "Waters of the United States". Supported the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (H.R. 5303/S. 2848), which authorizes Army Corps of Engineers projects.

Urged robust funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (S. 2532).Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499/S. 2606) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Supported the Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act (H.R. 4468)to provide a dedicated revenue source for water infrastructure investment.

Urged reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Higher Education Act (HEA) and the Carl D. Perkins Perkins Act to address the construction equipment industry's skilled, technical workforce shortage.

Opposed efforts to repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Encouraged lawmakers to use the tax reform process to provide long-term, sustainable resources for surface transportation investment.

Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1183/H.R. 2429) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax.

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Higher Education Act (HEA), and the Carl D. Perkins Perkins Act to address the aviation industry's skilled technical workforce shortage.

Lobbying related to the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization proposals (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (S. 2658)/the AIRR Act (HR 4441), including the proposals' provisions related to "foreign repair stations". Urged lawmakers to remove the repair station background check and the foreign repair station drug and alcohol provisions from H.R. 4441/S. 2658. Opposed floor amendments #3750 and #3751 to S. 2658 related to banning foreign repair station certifications.

Urged Congress to reauthorize and reform the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to address the industry's skilled technical worker shortage.

Urged lawmakers to identify a long-term, sustainable revenue source for the Highway Trust Fund.

Urged robust funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (S. 2532). Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499/S. 2606) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Encouraged support for the Regulatory Protection Integrity Act (H.R. 1732), legislation to mandate the withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration's rule redefining "Waters of the United States". Supported the Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act (H.R. 4468)to provide a dedicated revenue source for water infrastructure investment.

Opposed efforts to repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Encouraged lawmakers to use the tax reform process to provide long-term, sustainable resources for surface transportation investment.

Urged lawmakers to identify a sustainable, long-term revenue source to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future viability and certainty.

Lobbying related to the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization proposals (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (S. 2658)/the AIRR Act (HR 4441), including the proposals' provisions related to "foreign repair stations". Urged lawmakers to remove the repair station background check provision from H.R. 4441.

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Higher Education Act (HEA), and the Carl D. Perkins Perkins Act to address the aviation industry's skilled technical workforce shortage.

Urged lawmakers to identify a long-term, sustainable revenue source for the Highway Trust Fund.

Urged robust funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (S. 2532). Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499/S. 2606) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Encouraged support for the Regulatory Protection Integrity Act (H.R. 1732), legislation to mandate the withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration's rule redefining "Waters of the United States". Supported the Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act (H.R. 4468)to provide a dedicated revenue source for water infrastructure investment.

Urged Congress to enact a multi-year surface transportation bill with robust funding levels. Urged Congress to increase Highway Trust Fund revenues to restore certainty to construction markets. Urged the House to support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act (H.R. 3763) Urged enactment of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act ("FAST Act")

Urged robust funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Supported a provision in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act to allow private financing to be used in conjunction with WIFIA funding. Encouraged support for the Regulatory Protection Integrity Act (H.R. 1732), legislate to mandate the withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration's rule redefining "Waters of the United States".

Urged Congress to increase funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Supported a provision in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act to allow private financing options to be used in conjunction with WIFIA funding. Encouraged support for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732), legislation to mandate withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration and Army Corps of Engineers rule redefining waters of the U.S. and dramatically expanding the Clean Water Acts (CWA) scope.

Opposed efforts to repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment. Urged Congress to extend the 2015 bonus depreciation placed in service requirement from the end of 2015 to the end of the first quarter of 2016 to allow companies that purchase equipment this year to claim bonus depreciation for 2015 even if they are not able to take physical delivery of the equipment until early next year. Supported the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act, which reinstated bonus depreciation and permanently increased Sec. 179 expensing levels.

Educated Congress about the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact across the country and urged lawmakers to refrain from enacting legislation placing unnecessary mandates on repair stations, during the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization process. Urged Congress to permit all Federal Aviation Administration certificate holders to voluntarily surrender their certificates. Urged Congress to streamline and improve the FAA certification process and provide the FAA with the funding needed to do its job.

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Higher Education Act (HEA), and the Carl D. Perkins Perkins Act to address the aviation industry's skilled technical workforce shortage.

Opposed efforts to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment. Urged Congress to extend the 2015 bonus depreciation placed in service requirement from the end of 2015 to the end of the first quarter of 2016 to allow companies that purchase equipment this year to claim bonus depreciation for 2015 even if they are not able to take physical delivery of the equipment until early next year.

Urged support for the legislation (H.R. 702) to remove the ban on crude oil exports.

Urged Congress to enact a multi-year surface transportation bill with robust funding levels. Urged Congress to increase Highway Trust Fund revenues to restore certainty to construction markets. Supported the Senate's highway reauthorization bill (the DRIVE Act).

Urged support for the concrete pressure pipe industry's legislative priorities, including: -Reduce top corporate tax rate to 25 percent. -Use tax reform to improve funding and financing for long-term infrastructure investment. -Promote capital investment by improving capital investment tax incentives (including bonus depreciation) and rejecting proposals to extend cost recovery periods. -Make the research and development (R&D) tax credit permanent and increase the alternative simplified credit to 20 percent. -Protect the domestic manufacturing deduction. -Improve international tax rules. -Allow current year advertising-cost expensing. -Maintain deductibility of local lobbying expenses

Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1183/H.R. 2429) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform to add simplification and certainty to the tax code. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment.

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Higher Education Act (HEA), and the Carl D. Perkins Perkins Act to address the aviation industry's skilled technical workforce shortage.

Urged robust funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Encouraged support for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732), legislation to mandate withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration and Army Corps of Engineer's rule redefining "Waters of the U.S." and dramatically expending the Clean Water Act's scope.

Urged Congress to enact a multi-year surface transportation bill with robust funding levels. Urged Congress to increase Highway Trust Fund revenues to restore certainty to construction markets.

Opposed efforts to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment.

Urged Congress to restore funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to support the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 499) to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Encouraged support for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732), legislation to mandate withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Administration and Army Corps of Engineers rule redefining waters of the U.S. and dramatically expanding the Clean Water Acts (CWA) scope.

Urged support for the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (H.R. 527/S. 426)to reform and grant more protections to small businesses during the rulemaking process.

Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1183/H.R. 2429) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform to add simplification and certainty to the tax code. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment.

Urged support for the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act (H.R. 3/S. 1)to allow the projects construction without presidential approval.

Urged support for the concrete pressure pipe industry's legislative priorities, including: -Reduce top corporate tax rate to 25 percent. -Use tax reform to improve funding and financing for long-term infrastructure investment. -Promote capital investment by improving capital investment tax incentives and rejecting proposals to extend cost recovery periods. -Make the research and development (R&D) tax credit permanent and increase the alternative simplified credit to 20 percent. -Protect the domestic manufacturing deduction. -Improve international tax rules. -Allow current year advertising-cost expensing. -Maintain deductibility of local lobbying expenses

Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income has on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels to incentivize small business investment.

Urged support for the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (H.R. 527/S. 426)to reform and grant more protections to small businesses in the rulemaking process.

Urged support for the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (H.R. 527/S. 426)to reform and grant more protections to small businesses during the rulemaking process.

Educated Congress about the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact across the country and urged lawmakers to refrain from enacting legislation placing unnecessary mandates on repair stations during the FAA reauthorization process. Urged lawmakers to ensure due process protections for certificated entities subject to FAA enforcement actions.

Educated Congress about the economic impact shale energy development has on the construction equipment industry and urged lawmakers to refrain from implementing burdensome federal mandates. Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline (H.R. 5682/S. 2280)to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs particularly in the construction sector.

Supported efforts to reinstate and make permanent 50 percent bonus depreciation for equipment purchases. Urged support for the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5571) to reinstate tax extenders, including bonus depreciation and the research & development tax credit, that expired at the end of 2013.

Supported the TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 3413), legislation to delay implementation of federal hours-of-service regulations until the Government Accountability Office conducts an independent assessment of the methodology the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to determine the new rules, because of the impact the regulations have on equipment distribution companies' service technicians. Educated Congress about the construction equipment industry impact of the uncertainty surrounding the Highway Trust Fund and the need to immediately address the issue. Urged Congress to increase revenue for the Highway Trust Fund in conjunction with tax extenders or other legislation moving through Congress during lame duck. Urged opposition to the Transportation Empowerment Act (H.R. 3486/S. 1702) because of the detrimental impact it will have on the construction equipment sector, the broader economy, and investment in our nation's crumbling infrastructure.

Urged Congress and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to swiftly revise and finalize the agency's crane operator certification requirements within the Cranes & Derricks in Construction Standard.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029) to reform and grant more protections to small businesses during the rulemaking process.

Urged Congress to pass the Aviation Security Stakeholders Participation Act (S. 1804/H.R. 1204), with "aeronautical repair stations" specified as participants on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. Educated Congress about the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact across the country and urged lawmakers to refrain from enacting legislation placing unnecessary mandates on repair stations. Urged lawmakers to ensure due process protections for certificated entities subject to FAA enforcement actions.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged Congress to pass the Aviation Security Stakeholders Participation Act. Educated Congress about the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact across the country and urged lawmakers to refrain from enacting legislation placing unnecessary mandates on repair stations.Urged lawmakers to ensure due process protections for certificated entities subject to FAA enforcement actions

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking and investment.Opposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases. Urged opposition to increasing the 9/11 Passenger Security Ticket Tax" to offset the larger budget deficit. Supported efforts to reinstate and make permanent 50 percent bonus depreciation for equipment purchases. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels to incentivize small business investment.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long-term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged lawmakers to make lower effective tax rates for S-Corps and pass-throughs a key component of tax reform legislation. Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind excanges for construction equipment. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress and the Internal Revenue Service to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income will have on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing and phase-out levels and reinstate 50 percent bonus depreciation. Opposed proposals altering expensing for intangible drilling costs. Supported the Partnership to Build America Act (S.1957), legislation to provide loan guarantees and financing authority for infrastructure investment.

Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency through new user fees. Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation authorization bill prior to MAP-21's expiration (Sept. 30, 2014).

Urged Congress to find new revenues to ensure the long term viability of the federal highway program to provide certainty to construction markets.Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking, and investment. Supported efforts to reinstate and make permanent 50 percent bonus depreciation for equipment purchases.

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking and investment.Opposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases. Urged opposition to increasing the 9/11 Passenger Security Ticket Tax" to offset the larger budget deficit. Supported efforts to reinstate and make permanent 50 percent bonus depreciation for equipment purchases. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels to incentivize small business investment.

Urged Congress to pass the Aviation Security Stakeholders Participation Act. Educated Congress about the aviation maintenance industry's economic impact across the country and urged lawmakers to refrain from enacting legislation placing unnecessary mandates on repair stations.

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revenue Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.Supported efforts to create a clean water trust fund to provide a dedicated funding source for water infrastructure investment. Supported congressional efforts to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from dramatically expanding the Clean Water Act's scope because of the detrimental impact it would the agency's proposal would have on the construction industry. Urged congressional passage of the Water Resources Reform & Development Act to authorize and reform Army Corps of Engineers' programs.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.Supported efforts to create a clean water trust fund to provide a dedicated funding source for water infrastructure investment. Supported congressional efforts to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from dramatically expanding the Clean Water Act's scope because of the detrimental impact it would the agency's proposal would have on the construction industry. Urged congressional passage of the Water Resources Reform & Development Act to authorize and reform Army Corps of Engineers' programs.

Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency through new user fees. Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation authorization bill prior to MAP-21's expiration (Sept. 30, 2014).

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking and investment.Opposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases. Urged opposition to increasing the 9/11 Passenger Security Ticket Tax" to offset the larger budget deficit.

Urged Congress and the administration to end the ban against the issuance of new Federal Aviation Administration foreign repair station certificates.Urged the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations.

Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency through new user fees.Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation bill prior to Sept. 30, 2015. Supported the TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 3413), legislation to delay implementation of federal hours-of-service regulations until the Government Accountability Office conducts an independent assessment of the methodology the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to determine the new rules. Educated Congerss about the construction equipment industry impact of the Highway Trust Fund's pending collapse and the need to immediately address the issue.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged Senate passage of the Coal Residual Reuse and Management Act (H.R. 2218), which would set minimum federal standards for regulating the management of coal ash.

Urged Congress and the administration to resolve questions surrounding funding for the U.S. customs facility associated with the Detroit-Windsor new international trade crossing.

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.Urged Congress to finalize a Water Resources Development Act conference report to authorize and streamline Army Corps of Engineers' projects. Supported efforts to create a clean water trust fund to provide a dedicated funding source for water infrastructure investment.

Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation bill prior to the fiscal year's conclusion. Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency prior to FY 2015.

Urged Senate passage of the Coal Residual Reuse and Management Act (H.R. 2218), which would set minimum federal standards for regulating the management of coal ash.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking and investment.Opposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases. Urged opposition to increasing the 9/11 Passenger Security Ticket Tax" to offset the larger budget deficit.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new Federal Aviation Administration foreign repair station certificates.Supported the Small Airplane Revitalization Act (H.R. 1848; S. 1072) to update regulations to certificate the manufacturing of small airplanes. Urged the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations. Advocated for the inclusion of aeronautical repair station representatives as part of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee proposed in the the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act.

Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency prior to FY 2015.Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation bill prior to the fiscal year's conclusion. Supported the Update, Promote, & Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act (H.R. 3636) (increases the federal gas tax by 15 cents per gallon over a three-year period) and the Road Usage Fee Pilot Program Act (H.R. 3638) (explores the feasibility of a national vehicle-miles-travelled fee). Supported the TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 3413), legislation to delay implementation of federal hours-of-service regulations until the Government Accountability Office conducts an independent assessment of the methodology the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to determine the new rules.

Supported efforts to ensure shale energy development is allowed to continue unfettered by burdensome regulation. Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs.

Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new Federal Aviation Administration foreign repair station certificates. Urged the Transportation Security Administration to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations.Supported the Small Airplane Revitalization Act (H.R. 1848; S. 1072) to update regulations to certificate the manufacturing of small airplanes.

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking and investment.Opposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases.

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revenue Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.Urged passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (S. 601) and the Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA) (H.R. 3080).

Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged lawmakers to use lower effective tax rates as a key component of tax reform legislation. Supported the Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2013 (S. 1250; HR 2534). Urged Congress to make permanent a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment to standardize the cost recovery of equipment across industries. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment. Educated Congress about the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on passive income will have on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment.

Urged support for the Coal Residual Reuse and Management Act (H.R. 2218), which would set minimum federal standards for regulating the management of coal ash.

Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs.

Lobbied against adding Buy American provisions in legislation that provides investment in infrastructure projects.

Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of the comprehensive tax reform and budget debate to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund.Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment.

Educated lawmakers about the importance of robust investment in our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency. Lobbied against adding Buy American provisions to legislation that provides investment in infrastructure projects.

Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Supported the Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2013 (S. 1250; HR 2534). Urged Congress to make permanent a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment to standardize the cost recovery of equipment across industries. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment. Educated Congress about the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on passive income and urged the Internal Revenue Service to resolve the questions surrounding equipment industry rental income either by creating a new regulatory exception to the passive activity rules or through another mechanism.

Urged lawmakers to support the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2122; S. 1029).

Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new Federal Aviation Administration foreign repair station certificates. Urged the Transportation Security Administration to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations.

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship, business risk-taking and investment.Opposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases.

Urged lawmakers to permanently repeal the estate tax Urged Congress to avoid across-the-board cuts, particularly to the Federal Aviation Administration Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investmentOpposed proposals to charge per flight user fees and alter the depreciation schedules for general aviation aircraft purchases

Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new foreign repair station certificates by the Federal Aviation Administration Urged the Transportation Security Administration to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations

Educated lawmakers about the importance of robust investment in our nations surface transportation infrastructure

Supported efforts to facilitate the continued use of hydraulic fracturing to put the country on the path toward energy independence Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobsOpposed efforts by the federal government to interfere with shale energy development and urged Congress and the administration to defer to state regulators

Educated lawmakers about the importance of robust investment in our nations surface transportation infrastructure

Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects Urged reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

Urged Congress to reject provisions in the Digital Accountability & Transparency Act (DATA Act) (H.R. 2146) and the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) that would limit federal employees from participating at more than one conference or meeting hosted per non-federal organization per year

Lobbied Congress to extend 50 percent bonus depreciation through 2013. Urged lawmakers to support legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259/S. 2242). Urged Congress to resolve the "fiscal cliff" situation to avoid large tax increases and across-the-board cuts to federal programs. Urged lawmakers to overhaul the tax code in support of business risk-taking and investment, so everyone shares in the burdens and benefits.

Supported efforts to facilitate the continued use of hydraulic fracturing to put the country on the path toward energy independence. Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs. Opposed efforts by the federal government to interfere with shale energy development, urged Congress and the administration to defer to state regulators.

Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of the comprehensive tax reform and budget debate to ensure the viability of the Highway Trust Fund's long term viability. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259/S. 2242). Lobbied Congress to extend 50 percent bonus depreciation through 2013. Educated Congress about the impact the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on passive income could have on equipment distributors. Urged Congress to resolve the "fiscal cliff" to avoid large tax increases and across-the-board cuts to federal programs. Urged lawmakers to overhaul the tax code ensuring that it supports business risk-taking and investment, and everyone shares in the burdens and benefits.

Lobbied Congress to extend 50 percent bonus depreciation through 2013 Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of the comprehensive tax reform and budget debate to ensure the viability of the Highway Trust Fund's long term viability Urged Congress to resolve the "fiscal cliff" situation to avoid large tax increases and across-the-board cuts to federal programs Urged lawmakers to overhaul the tax code ensuring that it supports business risk-taking and investment, and everyone shares in the burdens and benefits

Urged Congress and the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to ensure a stable supply of oil from Canada and create American jobs

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (S. 939/H.R. 1802).

Supported legislation (H.R. 6079) to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation through 2012 (H.R. 4196/S. 2240). Supported the Job Protection & Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), which provides a two-year alternative minimum tax patch (covering 2012 and 2013) and extends through Dec. 31, 2013 the tax cuts originally enacted in 2001 and 2003. Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of the comprehensive tax reform and budget debate to ensure the viability of the Highway Trust Fund's long term viability.

Urged Congress to reject provisions in the Digital Accountability & Transparency Act (DATA Act) (H.R. 2146) and the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) that would limit federal employees from participating at more than one conference or meeting hosted per non-federal organization per year. Supported the Red Tape Reduction & Small Business Job Creation Act (H.R. 4078), to eliminate excessive government regulations and red tape that hurt economic growth and make it harder for businesses to hire.

Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new foreign repair station certificates by the Federal Aviation Administration. Urged the Transportation Security Administration to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations. Lobbied Congress to include repair station representatives in the proposed Aviation Security Advisory Committee established by the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2012 (H.R. 1447).

Supported legislation (H.R. 6079) to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Urged Congress to reject provisions in the Digital Accountability & Transparency Act (DATA Act) (H.R. 2146) and the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) that would limit federal employees from participating at more than one conference or meeting hosted per non-federal organization per year. Supported the Red Tape Reduction & Small Business Job Creation Act (H.R. 4078), to eliminate excessive government regulations and red tape that hurt economic growth and make it harder for businesses to hire.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported passage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (H.R. 4348) and the bill's conference report. Supported efforts to prevent the Environmental Protect Agency from classifying fly ash as a hazardous material in the highway bill. Urged the surface transportation reauthorization conference committee to include a provision removing the state volume cap on PABs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the final conference report.

Supported the Responsibly & Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2012 (H.R. 4377) to provide a streamlined process for developers to obtain environmental permits and approvals for their projects.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported House passage of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II (H.R. 4348). Urged the surface transportation reauthorization conference committee to include a provision removing the state volume cap on PABs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the final conference report.

Supported the Responsibly & Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2012 (H.R. 4377) to provide a streamlined process for developers to obtain environmental permits and approvals for their projects.

Opposed proposals to lengthen the depreciation schedule for business and general aviation aircraft purchases. Opposed proposals to implement a $100 per flight user fee on all aviation operators who fly in controlled airspace. Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation through 2012 (H.R.4196/S. 2240). Urged lawmakers to support legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259/S. 2242).

Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new foreign repair station certificates by the Federal Aviation Administration. Urged the Transportation Security Administration to finalize repair station security rules so that the Federal Aviation Administration can certificate new foreign repair stations.

Opposed proposals to lengthen the depreciation schedule for business and general aviation aircraft purchases. Opposed proposals to implement a $100 per flight user fee on all aviation operators who fly in controlled airspace. Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation and higher small business expensing allowances through at least 2012. Urged lawmakers to support legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259). Supported efforts to repeal a provision from SAFETEA-LU that mandates taxes on noncommercial aviation jet fuel be collected at the highway diesel fuel rate

Urged Congress to enact reforms to strengthen the Regulatory Flexibility Act to prevent federal agencies from ignoring the full implications of regulations on small businesses.

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revenue Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (S. 939/H.R. 1802).

Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Supported a two-year extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts to afford lawmakers the time to consider comprehensive tax reform. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259). Supported S. 700/H.R. 1747 which would permanently institute a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment. Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation and higher small business expensing allowances through at least 2012. Urged Congress to enact legislation to ensure that contractors with long-term contracts should not be precluded from using bonus depreciation (the "Sec. 460 fix") in 2011 and 2012 (H.R. 3366).

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (S. 939/H.R. 1802) Urged the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to include a provision removing the state volume cap on PABs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the financing title of the House and Senate highway bills. (H.R. 7/S. 1813)

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported passage of the House and Senate surface transportation reauthorization bills (S. 1813/H.R. 7)

Opposed proposals to lengthen the depreciation schedule for business and general aviation aircraft purchases. Lobbied for full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation and higher small business expensing allowances through at least 2012.

Urged Congress to enact reforms to strengthen the Regulatory Flexibility Act to prevent federal agencies from ignoring the full implications of regulations on small businesses.

Supported the Regulations from the Executive in Needs of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (H.R. 10), the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 3010), and the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (H.R.527), to reduce the economic burden of rules on businesses.

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (S. 939/H.R. 1802).

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Lobbied Senate Finance Committee members to identify revenue sources to fully fund a new highway bill. Educated lawmakers about consequences of funding the federal highway program exclusively on current Highway Trust Fund revenues. Urged the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to adopt a specific two-step user fee increase proposal that would ensure the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability.

Opposed efforts to cut funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (S. 939/H.R. 1802). Lobbied Congress to adopt the metallic water pipe language in the Senates Energy & Water Development appropriations report as opposed to the Houses language to ensure the Bureau of Reclamation doesnt disregard long-term cost savings when specifying pipe projects by prohibiting the agency from considering the longevity of pipe materials.

Worked to enact Federal Aviation Administration authorization legislation that ensures the highest levels of safety, improves oversight of repair stations, and does not unnecessarily undermine the competitiveness of the contract maintenance industry. Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new foreign repair station certificates by the Federal Aviation Administration. Lobbied the Senate to adopt the House-passed repair station and non-certificated maintenance provisions in a final Federal Aviation Administration bill. Urged Congress to enact, in lieu of a new multi-year Federal Aviation Administration authorization law, long-term extensions of the agency without policy changes.

Supported the Regulation from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, which would require congressional approval before implementing any regulation with an economic impact of more than $100 million.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported the Surface and Air Transportation Program Extension Act (H.R. 2887), which extended the federal highway program and user fee authorization through March 31, 2012. Encouraged Congress to refrain from allowing the federal highway program and Highway Trust Fund user fee authorization to lapse at the end of the fiscal year. Lobbied Senate Finance Committee members to identify revenue sources to fully fund a new highway bill. Educated lawmakers about consequences of funding the federal highway program exclusively on current Highway Trust Fund revenues.

Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Lobbied for full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax (S. 89/S. 164/H.R. 674). Supported S. 700/H.R. 1747 which would permanently institute a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment.

Lobbied for full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax (S. 89/S. 164/H.R. 674).

Supported the Coal Residual Reuse and Management Act, which establishes new federal standards for the management of coal combustion residuals and prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating fly ash as a hazardous waste.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported the Surface and Air Transporation Program Extension Act (H.R. 2887), which extended the federal highway program and user fee authorization through March 31, 2012. Encouraged Congress to refrain from allowing the federal highway program and Highway Trust Fund user fee authorization to lapse at the end of the fiscal year.

Supported the Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act (S. 1100) and efforts to prohibit the administration from politicizing the federal procurement process and discouraging the business community's participation in the democratic process.

Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148 (H.R. 4), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens. Lobbied for full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax (S. 89/S. 164/H.R. 674).

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported the Infrastructure Jobs & Energy Independence Act (H.R. 1861), which dedicates revenues from offshore oil and gas exploration leases and royalties to slash the deficit, build clean-coal and nuclear power plants, clean up our air and water, and rebuild our crumbling highways and bridges.

Supported the Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act (H.R. 1391) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from classifying fly ash as a hazardous waste.

Supported the Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 1755) to facilitate viable home-building projects and discourage lenders from curtailing or calling construction loans where payments are current.

Supported the Job Protection Act (S. 964), which guarantees an employer's right to decide where to do business in the United States and protects an employer's free speech regarding the costs associated with having a unionized workforce without fear of such communication being used as evidence in an anti-union discrimination claim.

Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax (S. 89/S. 164/H.R. 674). Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148 (H.R. 4), which would subject businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Supported the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 (H.R. 662), which extended the federal highway program through Sept. 30, 2011.

Worked to ensure that efforts to repurpose the satellite spectrum immediately neighboring that of the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system for use in extremely high-powered ground-based transmissions is not permitted unless it can be definitively determined the new system will not interfere with the GPS system.

Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Lobbied for delayed implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax (S. 89/S. 164/H.R. 674). Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148 (H.R. 4), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens.

Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148 (H.R. 4), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens. Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax (S. 89/S. 164/H.R. 674).

Worked to enact Federal Aviation Administration authorization legislation that ensures the highest levels of safety, improves oversight of repair stations, and does not unnecessarily undermine the competitiveness of the contract maintenance industry. Opposed amendments to H.R. 568 during Transportation & Infrastructure Committee consideration that would have mandated drug and alcohol testing at foreign repair stations by Department of Transportation-certified labs without regard to the laws of the country where the repair stations is located and mandatory biannual inspections of foreign repair stations agreements. Lobbied against the adoption of an amendment to H.R. 568, which would have created a redundant requirement for criminal background investigations of part 145 repair station employees, hindering job creation and growth with no real benefit to flight safety. Opposed an amendment to S. 223 that would have mandated drug and alcohol testing at foreign repair stations by Department of Transportation-certified labs without regard to the laws of the country where the repair stations is located. Urged Congress to end the ban against the issuance of new foreign repair station certificates by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Supported reinstatement of the 50 percent depreciation bonus, which expired at the end of 2009. Urged Congress to keep capital gains and dividend tax rates at 15 percent and extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts. Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Supported increased and expanded Sec. 179 expensing levels. Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Opposed language in the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bills (H.R. 915 and H.R. 1586) that would hurt foreign and domestic repair stations, cause the collapse of bilateral aviation safety agreements (BASA) between the United States and foreign trading partners, and undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. Urged congress to enact FAA reauthorization extensions without any policy changes (H.R. 6190).

Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Supported proposals containing reasonable solutions to resolve the uncertainty regarding the estate tax. Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Supported increased and expanded Sec. 179 expensing levels. Urged Congress to keep capital gains and dividend tax rates at 15 percent and extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts. Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens. Lobbied in support of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. Supported efforts to extend and expand the depreciation bonus for equipment purchases. Encouraged the Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to consider a gas tax increase to fund transportation infrastructure projects.

Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program. Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 537/S. 3262)).

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability.

Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program; supported the Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 1262) authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs. Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in future jobs legislation (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 537/S. 3262)). Advocated for reauthorization and increased funding for the Drink Water State Revolving Fund (SRF), including the Assistance, Quality and Affordability (AQUA) Act (H.R. 5320). Urged the administration to work with Congress to make rebuilding our sewers and drinking water systems a top priority.

Encouraging Congress to act on ensuring small businesses have access to capital during the credit crises (H.R. 3854).

Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Supported proposals containing reasonable solutions to resolve the uncertainty regarding the estate tax. Supported reinstatement of the 50 percent depreciation bonus, which expired at the end of 2009. Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Supported increased and expanded Sec. 179 expensing levels. Urged Congress to keep capital gains and dividend tax rates at 15 percent and extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts. Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Worked for enactment of HR 275 and S 292, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. Supported the Small Business Lending Fund Act (HR 5297) which reinstated the 50 percent depreciation bonus for 2010, created a lending fund to provide capital for small businesses and increased Sec. 179 expensing levels. Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens. Advocated for reasonable solutions to solve the uncertainty surrounding the death tax. Urged Congress to prevent a massive tax increase that will have detrimental impacts on investment and jobs in the United States by enacting legislation that would keep the capital gains and dividends tax rates at 15 percent.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Worked toward the development of cleaner construction equipment legislative incentives.

Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Supported proposals containing reasonable solutions to resolve the uncertainty regarding the estate tax. Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (H.R. 275/S. 292). Supported reinstatement of the 50 percent depreciation bonus, which expired at the end of 2009.

Supported reinstatement of the 50 percent depreciation bonus, which expired at the end of 2009.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability.

Opposed language in the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bills (H.R. 915 and H.R. 1586) that would hurt foreign and domestic repair stations, cause the collapse of bilateral aviation safety agreements (BASA) between the United States and foreign trading partners, and undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Worked for enactment of HR 275 and S. 292, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Worked to prevent the enactment of language in the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bills (H.R. 915 and H.R. 1586) that would hurt foreign and domestic repair stations, cause the collapse of bilateral aviation safety agreements (BASA) between the United States and foreign trading partners, and undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry.

Encouraging Congress to act on ensuring small businesses have access to capital during the credit crises (H.R. 3854).

Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program; supported the Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 1262) authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs. Advocated for significant water infrastructure spending in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 (HR 2847), and the Senate jobs bill. Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HR 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure; however, encouraged Congress to allow the fund to be used to build new water infrastructure projects. In it's current form the fund will only rehabilitate, repair, and enhance existing systems. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in future jobs legislation (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (HR 537)/Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010 (HR 4849)).

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program; supported the Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 1262) authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs. Worked to ensure that S. 1005 remains free of any preferences as to what type of pipe should be used in water infrastructure projects. Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HR 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure; however, encouraged Congress to allow the fund to be used to build new water infrastructure projects. In it's current form the fund will only rehabilitate, repair, and enhance existing systems. Advocated for significant water infrastructure spending in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 (HR 2847), and the Senate jobs bill. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in future jobs legislation (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (HR 537)/Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010 (HR 4849)).

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Encouraging Congress to act on ensuring small businesses have access to capital during the credit crises (H.R. 3854).

Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related programs. Supported FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (HR 3183/S. 1436), which includes funding for the construction of new water infrastructure projects and improve the nation's water infrastructure. Supported Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (HR 2996) which includes Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF funding and funding for direct grants to communities for water infrastructure. Advocated for significant water infrastructure funding in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 and Senate jobs bill. Supported the establishment of a Clean Water Trust Fund (H.R. 3202).

Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (HR 275/S 292).

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Worked in opposition to an 18-month highway program extension.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Worked in opposition to an 18-month highway program extension. Supported FY 2010 Transportation- Housing & Urban Development (HUD), appropriations legislation (HR 3288).

Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (HR 275/S 292).

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of HR 275 and S. 292, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Worked to prevent the inclusion of language found in the House FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915), specifically Sections 303 and 310 which would cause the collapse of the bilateral aviation safety agreement (BASA) between the United States and the European Union, and undermine industry operations. Worked to prevent or amend language found in the Senate FAA reauthorization bill (S. 1451), specifically sections 521 and 522, which would damage the BASA and industry business practices. Opposed the Safe Air Act of 2009 (S. 1454) which would require twice annual inspections of all foreign repair stations and likely cause the collapse of the BASA between the United States and the European Union and be incredibly costly for domestic business while creating no safety benefits.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of HR 275 and S. 292, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Urged Congress to consider small business concerns before passing comprehensive health care reform legislation.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Encouraging Congress to act on ensuring small businesses have access to capital during the credit crises.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.

Supported the Water Quality Investment Act (HR 1262), authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs; supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related programs. Worked to ensure that S. 1005 remains free of any preferences as to what type of pipe should be used in water infrastructure projects. Supported FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (HR 3183/S. 1436), which includes funding for the construction of new water infrastructure projects and improve the nation's water infrastructure. Supported Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (HR 2996) which includes Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF funding and funding for direct grants to communities for water infrastructure. Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HR 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure; however, encouraged Congress to allow the fund to be used to build new water infrastructure projects. In it's current form the fund will only rehabilitate, repair, and enhance existing systems.

Worked to prevent the inclusion of language found in the House FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 915), specifically Sections 303 and 310 which would cause the collapse of the bilateral aviation safety agreement (BASA) between the United States and the European Union, and undermine industry operations.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially expose workers to increased intimidation, and undermine the rights of both workers and employers.

Urged Congress to consider small business concerns before passing comprehensive health care reform legislation.

Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers.

Encouraging Congress to act on ensuring small businesses have access to capital during the credit crises.

Worked for enactment of legislation to reauthorize the highway program and provide significant new funding for roadway safety improvements.

Supported the Water Quality Investment Act (HR 1262), authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs; supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related programs.

Advocated in support of additional water infrastructure investment as provided for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1/S. 336). Supported the Water Quality Investment Act (HR 1262), authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs.

Advocated in opposition to Section 1604 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1/S. 336) which would restrict contractors from using foreign-manufactured equipment on stimulus bill projects and subject the U.S. to retaliatory restrictions by U.S. trading partners.

Advocated for tax provisions contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1/S. 336) including: a one-year extension of the 50 percent depreciation bonus and increased Sec. 179 expensing levels, expansion of the $7,500 home purchase tax credit for middle-income, first-time homebuyers, permanent repeal of the government contractor withholding tax, and extension of the net operating loss carry-back period to five years. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, as proposed in the 2010 presidential budget. Opposed the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 (HR 436), which would dramatically increase the cost and complexity of transferring family-owned companies to the next generation. Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (HR 275/S 292).