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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 173 - "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017." To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. S. 58 - "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017." To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. "General education regarding the importance of changing the tax code to address the underground economy and the problem of workers being misclassified as independent contractors."
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
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UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
"General education on the importance of maintaining Davis Bacon on all appropriations bills for infrastructure or other related projects." Support for the nomination of Alex Acosta to be Secretary of Labor.
Support for the nomination of Elaine Chao to be Secretary of Transportation. (a) Support for increasing infrastructure funding; b) Presidential approval of the Keystone Pipeline; and (c) Support for the North Dakota Access Pipeline.
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 173 - "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017." To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. S. 58 - "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017." To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. "General education regarding the importance of changing the tax code to address the underground economy and the problem of workers being misclassified as independent contractors."
Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 2028,"Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. This bill provides continuing appropriations for most federal agencies through the earlier of April 28, 2017 or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008,"A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards. H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 4909,"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; Section 1098, use of Transportation Worker Identification Credential to gain access at Department of Defense installations.
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H Amendment 1076 to HR4974 - "Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Prohibits the use of funds to enforce the Executive Order which encourages federal agencies to require project labor agreements (PLA's) on federal construction projects exceeding $25 million in costs."
Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008,"A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards. H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008,"A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards. H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Timber Innovation Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2892/H.R. 5628,"Timber Innovation Act of 2016." Legislation directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States (entire bill).
Timber Innovation Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2892/H.R. 5628,"Timber Innovation Act of 2016." Legislation directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States (entire bill).
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008,"A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards. H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015,"To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008,"A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards. H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015,"To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General Education regarding clarifying worker misclassification in the Construction Industry. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. S. 2361,"Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act," Legislation to enhance airport security. Entire bill.
Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Department of Homeland Security; provisions related to federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. (no bill introduced). S. 2361,"Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act," legislation to enhance airport security. Entire bill.
Timber Innovation Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2892/H.R. 5628,"Timber Innovation Act of 2016." Legislation directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States (entire bill).
Timber Innovation Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2892, A bill directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to accelerate the use of wood in buildings in the United States, especially tall buildings.
Timber Innovation Act of 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2892/H.R. 5628,"Timber Innovation Act of 2016." Legislation directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States (entire bill).
WIIN Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S.612,"Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act" or the "WIIN Act." To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General education concerning giving the President and the United States Trade Representative the ability to obtain "Fast Track" approval to initiate trade agreements with foreign governments, such as the Trans Pacific Partnership. S. 735 - Level Playing Field in Trade Agreements Act of 2015 - A bill to require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements with respect to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production members, and to amend antidumping duty laws under subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers. S 568 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program. HR 1088 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1735 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 - legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; S. Amdt. 1944, to reform and improve personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security; S. Amdt. 2035, regarding access to criminal history records for national security and other purposes; and S. Amdt. 2036, regarding reform and improvement of personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced). H.R. 1735, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; Sec. 1086, to reform and improve personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R.2029 - FY 2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - H. Amdt. 150, to add Sec 514 to the bill to provide that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer or enforce the prevailing wage requirements in sub chapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40 United States Code (commonly referred to as Davis Bacon Act).
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General Education on Federal Tax Collection Policy relating to IRS enforcement (no bill introduced). HR 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act - A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. HR 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
FAST Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bill to fund for five years the nations surface transportation infrastructure, including roads and rail networks and bridges (entire bill); and H.Amdt.787 to add at the end of subtitle D of title I of division A, add a prohibition on the use of funds made available by this Act, including the amendments made by this Act, to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing rate of wage requirements in subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act).
Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
Implementation of Pub. L. 113-238, "the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act," a law to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee. H.R. 3102, the "Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act," legislation to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration and streamline transportation security regulations; entire bill. General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. H.R. 2750, the "Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act," legislation to reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration and streamline transportation security regulations; entire bill.
LEAP Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020, "Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 1785, "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," To repeal the wage rates of the Davis-Bacon Act. Entire bill. H.R. 3472, "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act," To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts, subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions. Entire bill. H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," Legislation to require employers and enterprises to properly classify workers and employees or non-employees, to notify workers of these classifications, and to increase penalties for misclassification. Entire bill.
LEAP Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
LEAP Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. H.R. 3427,"Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020, "Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 1785, "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," To repeal the wage rates of the Davis-Bacon Act. Entire bill. H.R. 3472, "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act," To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts, subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions. Entire bill. H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," Legislation to require employers and enterprises to properly classify workers and employees or non-employees, to notify workers of these classifications, and to increase penalties for misclassification. Entire bill.
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. H.R. 3427,"Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020, "Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 1785, "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," To repeal the wage rates of the Davis-Bacon Act. Entire bill. H.R. 3472, "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act," To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts, subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions. Entire bill. H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," Legislation to require employers and enterprises to properly classify workers and employees or non-employees, to notify workers of these classifications, and to increase penalties for misclassification. Entire bill.
Partnership to Build America Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 413 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 - Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund as a wholly owned government corporation to provide bond guarantees and make loans to state and local governments, non-profit infrastructure providers, private parties and public-private partnerships for state or local government sponsored transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects. S. 1647 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act - legislation to amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs.
Partnership to Build America Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 413 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 - Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund as a wholly owned government corporation to provide bond guarantees and make loans to state and local governments, non-profit infrastructure providers, private parties and public-private partnerships for state or local government sponsored transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects.
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General Education on Federal Tax Collection Policy relating to IRS enforcement (no bill introduced). HR 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act - A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. HR 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act. A bill to repeal the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high cost employer sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac Plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 987 - Davis Bacon Repeal Act - Repeals the Davis Bacon Act which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of mechanics and laborers working under federally financed or federally assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of building or public works.
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 413 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 - Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund as a wholly owned government corporation to provide bond guarantees and make loans to state and local governments, non-profit infrastructure providers, private parties and public-private partnerships for state or local government sponsored transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects. S. 1647 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act - legislation to amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs.
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020, "Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 1785, "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," To repeal the wage rates of the Davis-Bacon Act. Entire bill. H.R. 3472, "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act," To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts, subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions. Entire bill. H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," Legislation to require employers and enterprises to properly classify workers and employees or non-employees, to notify workers of these classifications, and to increase penalties for misclassification. Entire bill.
California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act," To provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. H.R. 3427,"Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020, "Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 1785, "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," To repeal the wage rates of the Davis-Bacon Act. Entire bill. H.R. 3472, "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act," To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts, subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions. Entire bill. H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," Legislation to require employers and enterprises to properly classify workers and employees or non-employees, to notify workers of these classifications, and to increase penalties for misclassification. Entire bill.
Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. H.R. 3427,"Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. H.R. 3427,"Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General education concerning giving the President and the United States Trade Representative the ability to obtain "Fast Track" approval to initiate trade agreements with foreign governments, such as the Trans Pacific Partnership. S. 735 - Level Playing Field in Trade Agreements Act of 2015 - A bill to require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements with respect to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production members, and to amend antidumping duty laws under subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers. S 568 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program. HR 1088 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Level Playing Field in Trade Agreements Act of 2015
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
General education concerning giving the President and the United States Trade Representative the ability to obtain "Fast Track" approval to initiate trade agreements with foreign governments, such as the Trans Pacific Partnership. S. 735 - Level Playing Field in Trade Agreements Act of 2015 - A bill to require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements with respect to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production members, and to amend antidumping duty laws under subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers. S 568 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program. HR 1088 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program.
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S.Con.Res.11, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2016, SA 789, An amendment to create a deficit neutral fund relating to preventing misclassification of workers as independent contractors. S.Con.Res.11. a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2016, SA 665 An amendment to establish a deficit neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting the award of construction contracts on the basis of entering into labor agreements.
To direct the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive repayment requirements in connection with a grant made to Granada Hills Community Hospital in Granada Hills, California.
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
Implementation of Pub. L. 113-238, "the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act," a law to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee. H.R. 3102, the "Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act," legislation to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration and streamline transportation security regulations; entire bill. General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. H.R. 2750, the "Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act," legislation to reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration and streamline transportation security regulations; entire bill.
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R.4007 - the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions related to reducing the burden on facilities and workers resulting from redundant background checks. S.1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. H. R. 1204, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. E.O. 13650, "Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security" provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing requirements of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards and ways to reduce the burden on facilities and workers arising from redundant background checks." to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced)." Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced) General education regarding federal access control, background checks, and credentialing standards.
Partnership to Build America Act of 2013
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 2084 - The Partnership to Build Amercia Act of 2013 - To establish the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guaranteees and make loans to states, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communication or educational facility infrastructure projects. Entire bill.S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill. S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 3830 - BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S1900- BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objective and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 3830 - BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S1900- BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objective and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiation objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 4007 - the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions governing personnel surety and facility access.S. 1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," Legislation to amend Title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill.
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R.4007 - the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions related to reducing the burden on facilities and workers resulting from redundant background checks. S.1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. H. R. 1204, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. E.O. 13650, "Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security" provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing requirements of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards and ways to reduce the burden on facilities and workers arising from redundant background checks." to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced)." Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced) General education regarding federal access control, background checks, and credentialing standards.
414 Plan Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill.S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide funding for the Highway Trust Fund by increasing the gas tax by 12 cents over 2 years (6 cents a year) and then providing for further increases through indexing of the gas tax. (No bill introduced).
414 Plan Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 2084 - The Partnership to Build Amercia Act of 2013 - To establish the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guaranteees and make loans to states, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communication or educational facility infrastructure projects. Entire bill.S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill. S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR 2084 - The Partnership to Build Amercia Act of 2013 - To establish the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guaranteees and make loans to states, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communication or educational facility infrastructure projects. Entire bill.S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill. S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill.S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide funding for the Highway Trust Fund by increasing the gas tax by 12 cents over 2 years (6 cents a year) and then providing for further increases through indexing of the gas tax. (No bill introduced).
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S. 1687, Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not classified as non-employees. Entire billS. 1706 "Fair Playing Field Act of 2013" - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to protect retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S.1687, Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S.1706 "Fair Playing Field Act of 2013" - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2013
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S.1687, Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S.1706 "Fair Playing Field Act of 2013" - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2013
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S-1687 - Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employers are not classified as non-employees. Entire bill.S1706 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to protect retroactive assessment with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Fair Playing Field Act of 2013
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
S-1687 - Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employers are not classified as non-employees. Entire bill.S1706 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to protect retroactive assessment with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 4007 - the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions governing personnel surety and facility access.S. 1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," Legislation to amend Title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill.
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R.4007 - the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions related to reducing the burden on facilities and workers resulting from redundant background checks. S.1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. H. R. 1204, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. E.O. 13650, "Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security" provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing requirements of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards and ways to reduce the burden on facilities and workers arising from redundant background checks." to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced)." Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced) General education regarding federal access control, background checks, and credentialing standards.
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
HR- 4007 - the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014", Section 2, provisions governing personnel surety and facility access. Docket No. DHS-2012 - 0061, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Personnel Surety Program," information collection request, February 3, 2014.S. 1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," legislation to amend Title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. Legislative proposals to recodify and reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program, provisions related to personnel surety and facility access (no bill introduced).
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
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HR 3830 - BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S1900- BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objective and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA · Firm: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiation objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
H.R. 173 - "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017." To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. S. 58 - "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017." To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. "General education regarding the importance of changing the tax code to address the underground economy and the problem of workers being misclassified as independent contractors."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.612,"Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act" or the "WIIN Act." To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2028,"Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. This bill provides continuing appropriations for most federal agencies through the earlier of April 28, 2017 or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation.
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
S. 2892/H.R. 5628,"Timber Innovation Act of 2016." Legislation directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States (entire bill).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 2892/H.R. 5628,"Timber Innovation Act of 2016." Legislation directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction in the United States (entire bill).
General education on the negative impacts on U.S. workers resulting from the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008, "Clarify Workers Misclassification in the Construction Industry Act."A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards.
H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
H Amendment 1076 to HR4974 - "Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Prohibits the use of funds to enforce the Executive Order which encourages federal agencies to require project labor agreements (PLA's) on federal construction projects exceeding $25 million in costs."
General education on the negative impacts on U.S. workers resulting from the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.
S. 2892, A bill directing the Department of Agriculture to establish a performance-driven research and development program to accelerate the use of wood in buildings in the United States, especially tall buildings.
H.R. 4909,"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; Section 1098, use of Transportation Worker Identification Credential to gain access at Department of Defense installations.
Implementation of Section 1086 of Public Law 114-92, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, to reform and improve personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security.
S. 2045,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 2050,"Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015." Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 879," Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act." This bill repeals effective for taxable years beginning after 2017, the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high-cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) The reporting requirement for such plans is also repealed for calendar years beginning after 2014. H.R. 5008,"A bill directing the Secretary of the Treasury to improve tax compliance in the construction industry by clarifying the status of service providers in the construction industry, by promoting education and voluntary compliance, and by undertaking targeted audits of major construction contractors that do not to properly classify workers as employees under existing common law standards. H.R. 5311,"Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2016." To improve the quality of proxy firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.
General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Department of Homeland Security; provisions related to federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. (no bill introduced). S. 2361,"Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act," legislation to enhance airport security. Entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. S. 2361,"Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act," Legislation to enhance airport security. Entire bill.
General Education regarding clarifying worker misclassification in the Construction Industry. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
Implementation of Section 1086 of Public Law 114-92, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, to reform and improve personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security.
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015,"To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
General education on the negative impacts on U.S. workers resulting from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1896, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. H.R. 3427,"Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of Pub. L. 113-238, "the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act," a law to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee. H.R. 3102, the "Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act," legislation to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration and streamline transportation security regulations; entire bill. General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs. H.R. 2750, the "Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act," legislation to reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration and streamline transportation security regulations; entire bill.
Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced). H.R. 1735, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; Sec. 1086, to reform and improve personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.2029 - FY 2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - H. Amdt. 150, to add Sec 514 to the bill to provide that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer or enforce the prevailing wage requirements in sub chapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40 United States Code (commonly referred to as Davis Bacon Act).
Implementation of P.L. 113-238, the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, a law to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee.
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act. A bill to repeal the excise tax on the excess benefit portion of high cost employer sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac Plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
HR 413 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 - Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund as a wholly owned government corporation to provide bond guarantees and make loans to state and local governments, non-profit infrastructure providers, private parties and public-private partnerships for state or local government sponsored transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Legislative proposal to revise the standards for background investigations with respect to the sharing of state and local criminal history record information and the handling of pending cases as a result of misconduct on the part of background investigations (no bill introduced)
S.1687, Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Entire bill. S.1706 "Fair Playing Field Act of 2013" - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, H. Amdt. 1013 (A042) An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing wage requirements in Subchapter IV of Chapter 31, of Title 40 United States Code.
S. 2617 Davis Bacon Repeal Act, to repeal the wage rate requirements commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
S. 1687, Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not classified as non-employees. Entire billS. 1706 "Fair Playing Field Act of 2013" - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to protect retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
S - 2074 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 - To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Entire bill.
HR- 4007 - the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014", Section 2, provisions governing personnel surety and facility access. Docket No. DHS-2012 - 0061, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Personnel Surety Program," information collection request, February 3, 2014.S. 1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," legislation to amend Title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. Legislative proposals to recodify and reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program, provisions related to personnel surety and facility access (no bill introduced).
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
HR- 4007 - the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014", Section 2, provisions governing personnel surety and facility access. Docket No. DHS-2012 - 0061, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Personnel Surety Program," information collection request, February 3, 2014.
S-1687 - Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employers are not classified as non-employees. Entire bill.S1706 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to protect retroactive assessment with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1804 - Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013 - Legislative to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee
S. 1706 - Fair Playing Act of 2013 - to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarification. S1687 - Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not classified as non-employees and for other purposes.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Title VII Sec 7003 regarding inland Waterways Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction on major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intracoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessions learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on-budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineersto carry out pilot projects to evaluate processes or procedures for the study, design, or construction of qualifying projects. HR 2084 - The Partnership to Build America Act of 2013. Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guarantees and make loans to States, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects. HR 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, provides for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
HR3 - Northern Route Approval Act - to approve construction operation and maintenance of Keystone pipeline.
Issues related to funding levels for NTC Job Corps programs and the potential impacts in various programs of cuts and changes discussed as considered in regards to Department of Labor adjusting to cuts required by sequestation and budget shortfall for Job Corps.General education concerning the need for meaningful enforcement of the persuader reporting provisions of the Labor Managment Reporting Disclosure Act to ensure workers have complete information as required by law concerning parties paid to dissuade them from exercising their rights to collectively bargain and form a union. HR 1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act - This bill would declare that determination mady by NLRB members constituting a quorom shall be void until a final judgement is entered in all cases pending before a federal court challenging the constitutionality of appointment of Board members during a recess of the Senate. S.180, NLRB Freeze Act, a bill declaring that determinations made by National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members constituting a quorum shall be void until a final judgement is entered in all cases pending before a federal court challenging the constitutionality of the appointment of Board members during a recess of Senate. HR 2013 - Davis Bacon Repeal Act. A bill which repeals the Davis Bacon Act which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally financed or federally assisted contracts for construction, alteration and repair of public holdings or public works. HR 1637 - Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act. A bill that increases the threshold from $2,000 to $5,000 the contract requiring the locally prevailing wage rate to be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally - financed or federally assisted contract for construction, alteration and report of public building or public works.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
S 582 - A bill to approve the Keystone Pipeline
H.R. 787 Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2013 - A bill that deems the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015 issued by the Secretary of the Interior to be approved as a final oil and gas leasing program under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). (continued next page)HR787 cont' -The bill also deems the Secretary to have issued a final environmental impact statement for the Program under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). It futher specifies revenue sharing percentages for sums received from leasing offshore pursuant to this Act, including 30% for producing states and prohibits revenues collected from leases prior to this Act's enactment from being affected by this Act.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S:1813 Senate Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Centry (MAP-21), implementation of labor standards for contracts.
H.R. 1 Disaster Appropriations Relief Act, Senate Amendment 3376 (Senator Paul) prohibiting the application of Davis-Bacon wage rates to work performed pursuant to appropriations made under H.R.1; and Senate Amendment #3373 (Senator Lee) prohibiting application of various federal regulations, including Davis Bacon wage rates, to any Stafford Act funds used for disaster relief.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 3347: 21st Century Trade Agreements and Market Access. To require reports on countries with which the US negotiates trade agreements, to establish terms for future trade agreements, and the ensure the promotion of exports of US goods and services, and for other purposes.
HR 5542: The Bring Jobs Home Act - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing. S 3364" The Bring Jobs Home Act - A bill to provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America.
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, legislation to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, entire bill. H.R. 1846, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2011, legislation to amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to repeal wage requirements applicable to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects, entire bill. S. 1813, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), legislation to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, entire bill. H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), legislation to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, entire bill. H.R. 4281, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, legislation to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, entire bill.
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2012 · third_quarter · RA
Federally assisted construction and Project Labor Agreements
Federally assisted construction and Project Labor Agreements
Federally assisted construction and Project Labor Agreements
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2012 · third_quarter · RA
Labor related
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2012 · second_quarter · RA
prevailing wage
S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. Entire bill. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Entire bill. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. Entire bill. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, a bill to make consolidated Appropriations for fiscal 2016; Division P, Title I, section 101 delaying the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Entire bill. H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020," Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2252, "Fair Playing Field Act of 2015," A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bill to fund for five years the nations surface transportation infrastructure, including roads and rail networks and bridges (entire bill); and H.Amdt.787 to add at the end of subtitle D of title I of division A, add a prohibition on the use of funds made available by this Act, including the amendments made by this Act, to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing rate of wage requirements in subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act," To provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.
H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees, and for other purposes. S. 2045, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer sponsored health coverage. S. 2075, "American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage and to express the sense of the Senate that resulting revenue loss should be offset. H.R. 2050, "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015," Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans. H.R. 879, "Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act," A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014.
H.R. 3088, "LEAP Act," To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs. Entire bill. S. 2020, "Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015," To establish a tax credit for on-site apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S. 1785, "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," To repeal the wage rates of the Davis-Bacon Act. Entire bill. H.R. 3472, "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act," To amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts, subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions. Entire bill. H.R. 3427, "Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2015," Legislation to require employers and enterprises to properly classify workers and employees or non-employees, to notify workers of these classifications, and to increase penalties for misclassification. Entire bill.
TPP, "Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement," General education on the negative impacts on U.S. workers resulting from the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 413 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 - Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund as a wholly owned government corporation to provide bond guarantees and make loans to state and local governments, non-profit infrastructure providers, private parties and public-private partnerships for state or local government sponsored transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects. S. 1647 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act - legislation to amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs.
General Education on Federal Tax Collection Policy relating to IRS enforcement (no bill introduced). HR 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act - A bill to repeal the excise tax on the benefit portion of high cost employer-sponsored health care plans (known as Cadillac plans) that is set to take effect after 2017 and to repeal the reporting requirements for such plans beginning after calendar year 2014. HR 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning taxable years after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans).
HR 1314 - the Trade Act of 2015 - legislation to establish Trade Promotion Authority and provide for the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program; S. Amdt. 1243, to strike Title II of the bill concerning the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1088- Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. S 568 -Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. HR 1295- Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015- The Trade Preferences Extension Act extends a trade agreement with sub-Saharan African partners and prevents trading partners from undercutting United States businesses with artificially low prices. HR 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 - A bill to prevent and counter evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders with respect to covered merchandise entered into the United States and to facilitate bilateral agreements with customs authorities of foreign countries to prevent evasion of U.S. and foreign trade remedy laws. HR 2146 - Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act, Title 1 concerning Trade Promotion Authority establishing the priorities and process for approval of U.S. trade agreements with foreign nations.
HR 1735 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 - legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; S. Amdt. 1944, to reform and improve personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security; S. Amdt. 2035, regarding access to criminal history records for national security and other purposes; and S. Amdt. 2036, regarding reform and improvement of personnel security, insider threat detection and prevention, and physical security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.Con.Res.11, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2016, SA 789, An amendment to create a deficit neutral fund relating to preventing misclassification of workers as independent contractors. S.Con.Res.11. a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2016, SA 665 An amendment to establish a deficit neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting the award of construction contracts on the basis of entering into labor agreements.
General education concerning giving the President and the United States Trade Representative the ability to obtain "Fast Track" approval to initiate trade agreements with foreign governments, such as the Trans Pacific Partnership. S. 735 - Level Playing Field in Trade Agreements Act of 2015 - A bill to require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements with respect to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production members, and to amend antidumping duty laws under subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers. S 568 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program. HR 1088 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015 - A bill to extend the trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Implementation of P.L. 113-238, the Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, a law to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee. Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced). General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
HR 987 - Davis Bacon Repeal Act - Repeals the Davis Bacon Act which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of mechanics and laborers working under federally financed or federally assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of building or public works.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015, Division O,-Multiemployer Pension Reform, regarding the funding and solvency of Multi-Employer Pension Plans and funding of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.
H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiation objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
H.R.4007 - the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions related to reducing the burden on facilities and workers resulting from redundant background checks. S.1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. H. R. 1204, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill. E.O. 13650, "Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security" provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing requirements of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards and ways to reduce the burden on facilities and workers arising from redundant background checks." to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced)." Legislative proposal to require the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on ways to reduce burdensome redundancies in federal access control, background check, and credentialing standards and programs (no bill introduced) General education regarding federal access control, background checks, and credentialing standards.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislative proposals to provide new funding provisions and technical corrections to the existing funding rule of multi-employer pension plans under the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), and to amend the PPA to allow multi-employer plans to adopt new designs to eliminate unfunded liability and make plans more stable (no bill introduced).
H.R. 4007 - the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014," Section 2, provisions governing personnel surety and facility access.S. 1804, the "Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013," Legislation to amend Title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, entire bill.
H.R. 3830 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S. 1900 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3830 - BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S1900- BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objective and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
S-1687 - Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employers are not classified as non-employees. Entire bill.S1706 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to issue prospective guidance clarifying the employment status of individuals for purpose of employment taxes and to protect retroactive assessment with respect to such clarifications. Entire bill.
S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill.S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide funding for the Highway Trust Fund by increasing the gas tax by 12 cents over 2 years (6 cents a year) and then providing for further increases through indexing of the gas tax. (No bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3830 - BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill. S1900- BiPartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - To establish congressional trade negotiating objective and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations. Entire bill.
HR 2084 - The Partnership to Build Amercia Act of 2013 - To establish the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guaranteees and make loans to states, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communication or educational facility infrastructure projects. Entire bill.S 2063 - S.A.F.E. Bridges Act of 2014 - to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assist states to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges. Entire bill. S601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - Title VII, Section 7003 regarding inland waterways. Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intercoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineers to carry out pilot programs to evaluate processes or procedures for the study and design of construction of qualifying project. HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 - To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. Entire bill. HR 4153 - To expedite the deployment of highway construction projects, and for other purposes, Section 2, prevailing wage rates shall not apply to any federal and highway projects or highway safety construction projects. HR 4304 - Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act, Title 1 - Repeal of Davis-Bacon Act. HR 4237- Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for furnishing of water and sewage facilities. Entire bill.
S - 2074 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 - To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry. Entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3638 - Road Usage Fee Pilot Program Act of 2013 - Legislation to establish a Road Usage Fee Pilot Program to study mileage based fee systems and for other purposes. HR 3636 - Update, promote and develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax on gasoline, diesel and kerosene fuels.
"General education regarding Trade Promotion Authority (aka Fast Track) legislation that could be used to advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotioations (no bill introduced)."
S. 1747 - Emergency Unemployment Extension Act of 2013 - To provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits and for other purposes. S. 1797 - Emergency Unemployment Extension Act of 2013 - To provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits and for other purposes.
S.601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Title VII Sec 7003 regarding inland Waterways Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction on major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intracoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing bassis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on-budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineersto carry out pilot projects to evaluate processes or procedures for the study, design, or construction of qualifying projects. HR 2084 - The Partnership to Building America Act of 2013. Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guarantees and make loans to States, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects. HR 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. To provide for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
General education before the House and Senate related to the stated plans of House Ways and Means Chairman David Camp (R-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) to pursue Trade Promotion Authority (aka "Fast Track") legislation that could be used to advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade negotiations.
S744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Title III, Subtitle A, Section 3101 provisions on interior enforcement prohibiting employers from hiring, referring or recruiting for a fee an alien who is not authorized to work in the United States and authorizing use of E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Title IV, Subtitle G, Section 4703 provisions imposing semi-annual and annual limits on the number of W-visas for workers in construction industry occupations.
HR 3- Northern Route Approval Act - to approve construction operation and maintenance of Keystone pipeline.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR787 - Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2013 - A bill that deems the draft proposed Outer Contenental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015 issued by the Secretary of the Interior to be approved as a final oil and gas leasing program under the Outer Contenental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). The bill also deems the Secretary to have issued a final environmental impact statement for the Program under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). It futherspecifies revenue sharing percentages for sums received from leasing offshore pursuant to this Act, including 30% for producing states and prohibits revenues collected from leases prior to this Act's enactment from being affected by this Act.
S.Con.Res.14 - Resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014. Sec 203. DEFICIT-REDUCTION RESERVE FUND FOR THE REPEAL OF DAVIS-BACON PREVAILING WAGE LAWS directing the reduction in the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels and limits in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, motions, or conference reports from savings achieved by repealing the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws. HR2216 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2014 - Amendment A020 - An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to administer the wage-rate requirements of Subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40.
General concerns over giving the USTR the ability to have Fast Track approval to negotiate an agreement with foreign countries - Trans Pacific Partnership.
S744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Title III, Subtitle A, section 3101 provisions on interior enforcement prohibiting employers from hiring, referring or recruiting for a fee an alien who is not authorized to work in the United States and authorizing use of E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. Title IV, Subtitle G Section 4703 provisionsimposing semiannual and annual limits on the number of W-visas for workers in construction industry occupations.
S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2013. Title VII Sec 7003 regarding inland Waterways Directing the Chief of the Corps of Engineers, for any authorized construction or major rehabilitation project for navigation infrastructure of the inland and intracoastal waterways, to establish a system to identify and apply on a continuing basis lessons learned from qualifying projects to improve the likelihood of on-time and on-budget project delivery performance. Also provisions authorizing the Chief of Engineersto carry out pilot projects to evaluate processes or procedures for the study, design, or construction of qualifying projects. HR 2084 - The Partnership to Build America Act of 2013. Establishes the American Infrastructure Fund, to provide bond guarantees and make loans to States, local governments, and non-profit infrastructure providers for investments for transportation, energy, water, communications or educational facility infrastructure projects. HR1152 - Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act - to provide for the safe and reliable navigation of the Mississippi River
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Job Corps, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
General concerns over giving the USTR the ability to have "Fast Track" approval to negotiate an agreement with foreign countries - Trans Pacific Partnership Fasttrack.
Portions of legislative proposals on comprehensive immigration reform related to programs to bring foreign workers to the United States. No bill introduced during the first quarter of 2013.
HR 436 - Government Neutrality in Contracting Act - which prohibits executive agencies and recepients of federal funds from requiring contractors to agree to PLA's. HR 448, Responsibility in Federal Contracting Act - A bill requiring that prevailing wage rates be determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The continuation of Production Tax Credits for Wind Energy (general education, no bill)
HJ Res 117: Continuting Resoluton - Issues related to funding under MAP-21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), that was signeed into law July 6, 2012 to fund surface transportation programs for fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
S. 1597, the Fix America's Schools Today Act of 2011, legislation to deliver federal assistance to public schools, entire bill. H.R. 2948, the Fix America's Schools Today Act of 2011, legislation to deliver federal assistance to public schools, entire bill. H.R. 4155, the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act, legislation to grant federal licenses to veterans who received training and preparation for the license while in the military, entire bill.
H.R.5855, the "Department of Homeland Security Appropriatons Act, 2013" amendments related to repealing the use of Project Labor Agreements and labor standards on federally-assisted projects. H.R. 5972, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, overall funding levels for highway and transit programs, and amendments related to repealing labor standards for federally-assisted construction projects. H.R. 5325, the "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," amendments related to repealing the use of Project Labor Agreements and labor standards for federally-assisted construction projects. H.R. 5854, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, amendments related to repealing the use of Project Labor Agreements and labor standards for federally-assisted construction projects.
H.R. 4297, the Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012, legislation to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century, entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE