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GRID Power Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
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POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Engagement and implementation of Budget Reconciliation/Working Families Tax Cut Act/OBBBA provisions of interest to the construction industry and PCCA members: Permanent Small Business Deduction Permanent Estate Tax Relief 100% Bonus Depreciation Immediate Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expanded 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Workforce Pell for short-term workforce development programs. Clean Energy Tax Credits
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
Source: Senate LDA
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GRID Power Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
GRID Power Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
GRID Power Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
GRID Power Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
GRID Power Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
Modern Worker Empowerment Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
FOCA Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
FOCA Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
FOCA Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
FOCA Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
FOCA Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
FOCA Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
SALT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
SALT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
SALT Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
SALT Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
SALT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
SALT Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Information about data center and utility infrastructure, in general. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
PERMIT Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
PERMIT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
PERMIT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
PERMIT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
PERMIT Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
PERMIT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Information about data centers, fiber, and Starlink, in general. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
PERMIT Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
PERMIT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund. Support for rural broadband services in Farm Bill. Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for the Senate permitting reform bill as it pertains to telecom and BEAD projects.
PERMIT Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
Employee Rights Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Employee Rights Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
Employee Rights Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Employee Rights Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Employee Rights Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
Employee Rights Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Save Local Business Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rulemaking, in general. Support for Joint Employer rulemaking, in general Concerns with forthcoming OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education funding for apprenticeship and workforce development, in general.
Save Local Business Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Save Local Business Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Save Local Business Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
Save Local Business Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Save Local Business Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Information about data center and utility infrastructure, in general. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
ePermit Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
ePermit Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Information about data centers, fiber, and Starlink, in general. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
ePermit Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
ePermit Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
ePermit Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
ePermit Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund. Support for rural broadband services in Farm Bill. Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for the Senate permitting reform bill as it pertains to telecom and BEAD projects.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
ePermit Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
ePermit Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
ePermit Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Information about data center and utility infrastructure, in general. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
SPEED Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
SPEED Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
SPEED Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
SPEED Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund. Support for rural broadband services in Farm Bill. Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for the Senate permitting reform bill as it pertains to telecom and BEAD projects.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
SPEED Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
SPEED Act
Client: POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
SPEED Act
Client: AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · Firm: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Apprenticeships U.S. DOL Subregulatory guidance on apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Act Workforce Development Short-Term Workforce Pell Grants in OBBBA/WFTCA and related work of AHEAD committee Education Department's Workforce Pell proposed rule [RIN 1840-AD99] and final rule. Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs WIOA reauthorization Department of Education's Workforce Pell proposed rule [RIN 1840-AD99] and final rule and how it might relate to construction industry workforce development and apprenticeship programs. Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund. Support for rural broadband services in Farm Bill. Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for the Senate permitting reform bill as it pertains to telecom and BEAD projects.
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Support for Senate comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development, and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general. Education of Senate on comprehensive permitting reform legislation.
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for fixes during the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Department of Labor subregulatory guidance on pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and Workforce Pell.
Engagement on implementation of Budget Reconciliation/Working Families Tax Cut Act/OBBBA provisions of interest to the construction industry and APCA members: Permanent Small Business Deduction Permanent Estate Tax Relief 100% Bonus Depreciation Immediate Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expanded 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Workforce Pell for short-term workforce development programs. Clean Energy Tax Credits
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitoring appropriations to support physical building on campus for agriculture education/workforce development.
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program for education and workforce development purposes. Request for Community Program Funding of $8 million for construction of an Aviation Terminal training facility for the campus of the Missouri State Technical College.
Request for Community Program Funding of $8 million for construction of an Aviation Terminal training facility for the campus of the Missouri State Technical College.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Support of funding workforce development/nondeployed BEAD money, in general.
Letter to Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to include aluminum armor rods, classified in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) import classification code 7616.99.5175, within the Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862, as amended) (Section 232 tariffs) measures on aluminum and aluminum derivative products. Sharing of letter with members of Congress and staff and federal agencies with an interest in tariff issues. Education about tariff issues, in general, from international and domestic manufacturer and supply chain, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Information about data center and utility infrastructure, in general. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. Information about data centers, fiber, and Starlink, in general. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Engagement and implementation of Budget Reconciliation/Working Families Tax Cut Act/OBBBA provisions of interest to the construction industry and PCCA members: Permanent Small Business Deduction Permanent Estate Tax Relief 100% Bonus Depreciation Immediate Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expanded 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Workforce Pell for short-term workforce development programs. Clean Energy Tax Credits
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects (RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling's Nomination for Labor Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor rule, in general. Support for Joint Employer rule, in general Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Apprenticeships U.S. DOL Subregulatory guidance on apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Act Workforce Development Short-Term Workforce Pell Grants in OBBBA/WFTCA and related work of AHEAD committee Education Department's Workforce Pell proposed rule [RIN 1840-AD99] and final rule. Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs WIOA reauthorization
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Engagement on implementation of Budget Reconciliation/Working Families Tax Cut Act/OBBBA provisions of interest to the construction industry and APCA members: Permanent Small Business Deduction Permanent Estate Tax Relief 100% Bonus Depreciation Immediate Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expanded 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Workforce Pell for short-term workforce development programs. Clean Energy Tax Credits
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act (H.R. 9338) and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Support for Permit Reform, in general: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Support of funding workforce development/nondeployed BEAD money, in general.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Request for Community Program Funding of $8 million for construction of an Aviation Terminal training facility for the campus of the Missouri State Technical College.
Monitoring appropriations to support physical building on campus for agriculture education/workforce development.
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program for education and workforce development purposes. Request for Community Program Funding of $8 million for construction of an Aviation Terminal training facility for the campus of the Missouri State Technical College.
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Engagement with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning safety issues. PHMSA Reauthorization. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft and damage prevention language in Section 9. The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Support for House Energy and Commerce Committee's PHMSA reauthorization bill discussion draft's damage prevention language (Section 9). The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Federal Permitting Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program for education and workforce development purposes. Request for Community Program Funding of $8 million for construction of an Aviation Terminal training facility for the campus of the Missouri State Technical College.
Monitoring appropriations to support physical building on campus for agriculture education/workforce development.
Request for Community Program Funding of $8 million for construction of an Aviation Terminal training facility for the campus of the Missouri State Technical College.
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898).
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general.
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program.
FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations for physical building on campus.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Permit Reform: Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and APCA-supported damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Permit Reform: Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. APCA supports ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3A
Apprenticeships Workforce Development Short-Term Pell Grants in OBBBA Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees and NLRB GC Nominee. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896) Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Apprenticeship Workforce Development, in general.
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3A
Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301). Section 18 of the PIPES Act Contains APCA-supported damage prevention language. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Permit Reform: Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1): Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3A
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation PIPES Act Permitting reform, in general
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation Tariffs Permitting reform, in general
Letter to Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to include aluminum armor rods, classified in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) import classification code 7616.99.5175, within the Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862, as amended) (Section 232 tariffs) measures on aluminum and aluminum derivative products.
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3A
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program.
FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations for physical building on campus.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3@
Preservation of municipal bonds tax exemptions. H.R.4754/S.2431, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026. Monitored for State Revolving Fund program funding. H.R. 4553, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026. Monitored funding of key water programs managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works team and the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation. H.R. 4121/S. 2256, The House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026. Monitored the funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Program Loan and Grant Program through its Rural Utilities Service (RUS).
H.R. 1, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and S.383, "JOBS Act" - Workforce Pell Grants. Connected with U.S. DOL, Education and Commerce concerning: OBBBA expansion of 529 programs for apprenticeship and technical education tuition and materials. OBBBA expansion of Workforce Pell Grants to short-term programs.
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3A
Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301). Section 18 of the PIPES Act Contains APCA-supported damage prevention language. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Permit Reform: Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1): Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy/Nuclear Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301). Section 18 of the PIPES Act Contains APCA-supported damage prevention language. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Permit Reform: Comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301). Section 18 of the PIPES Act Contains APCA-supported damage prevention language. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Permit Reform: Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1): Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · 3T
Preservation of municipal bonds tax exemptions. H.R.4754/S.2431, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026. Monitored for State Revolving Fund program funding. H.R. 4553, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026. Monitored funding of key water programs managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works team and the Department of the Interior for the Central Utah Project and the Bureau of Reclamation. H.R. 4121/S. 2256, The House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026. Monitored the funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Program Loan and Grant Program through its Rural Utilities Service (RUS).
H.R. 1, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and S.383, "JOBS Act" - Workforce Pell Grants. Connected with U.S. DOL, Education and Commerce concerning: OBBBA expansion of 529 programs for apprenticeship and technical education tuition and materials. OBBBA expansion of Workforce Pell Grants to short-term programs.
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation PIPES Act Permitting reform, in general
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation Tariffs Permitting reform, in general
Letter to Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to include aluminum armor rods, classified in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) import classification code 7616.99.5175, within the Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862, as amended) (Section 232 tariffs) measures on aluminum and aluminum derivative products.
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program.
FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations for physical building on campus.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · RR
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
PLP, INC. via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · RR
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment) implementation International Tariff policy
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment) implementation International Tariff policy
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment) implementation International Tariff policy
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · 2A
Preservation of municipal bonds tax exemptions.
H.R. 1, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and S.383, "JOBS Act" - Workforce Pell Grants
H.R. 1, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" - All Business Tax-Related Provisions
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · 2A
Appropriations - monitoring funding for buildout of new Agriculture program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · 2A
PHMSA PIPES ACT Reintroduction
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · 2A
PHMSA Reauthorization PIPES ACT Reintroduction
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
The Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Supported Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposed Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposed Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. National Labor Relations Board Nominees. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · 2A
PHMSA PIPES ACT Reintroduction
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Water Infrastructure - State Revolving Loan Funds Workforce Development
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Appropriations - funding for buildout of new Agriculture program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Infrastructure - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 6494 - PIPES Act (Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, & Deployment) program
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Infrastructure - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations - education funding
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Infrastructure - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 6494 - PIPES Act (Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, & Deployment) program
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Appropriations for creating a new agriculture program and buildings
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds Energy project permitting reform - (S. 4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
PHMSA reauthorization (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act) Permitting Reform Energy project permitting reform - (S. 4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration) reauthorization Bipartisan Infrastructure Act implemention - BEAD funding Energy project permitting reform (S.4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Bipartisan Infrastructure bill implementation - BEAD funding PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) reauthorization Energy project permitting reform (S. 4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Appropriations for creating a new agriculture program and buildings
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds Energy project permitting reform - (S. 4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
PHMSA reauthorization (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act) Permitting Reform Energy project permitting reform - (S. 4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Bipartisan Infrastructure bill implementation - BEAD funding PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) reauthorization Energy project permitting reform (S. 4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration) reauthorization Bipartisan Infrastructure Act implemention - BEAD funding Energy project permitting reform (S.4753, Manchin-Barrasso)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · 2A
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · 2A
Appropriations for creating a new agriculture program and buildings
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · 2A
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · 2A
PHMSA reauthorization (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act) Permitting Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Bipartisan Infrastructure bill implementation - BEAD funding PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) reauthorization
PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration) reauthorization Bipartisan Infrastructure Act implemention - BEAD funding
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations for creating a new agriculture program and buildings
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
PHMSA reauthorization (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act) Permitting Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration) reauthorization Bipartisan Infrastructure Act implemention - BEAD funding
Bipartisan Infrastructure bill implementation - BEAD funding PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) reauthorization
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Appropriations for creating a new agriculture program and buildings
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
PHMSA reauthorization (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Labor requirements, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)
Labor requirements, Project Labor Agreements (PLA's)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Water quality State Revolving Loan funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Agriculture Appropriations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Infrastructure Law implementation - funding for electric system upgrades
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
PHMSA - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Infrastructure Law implementation of broadband funding
Infrastructure Law implementation of broadband funding
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3A
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3A
Appropriations for creating a new agriculture program and buildings
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3A
Energy & Water Appropriations - State Revolving Loan Funds
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3A
PHMSA reauthorization (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · third_quarter · 3A
Labor requirements, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)
Labor requirements, Project Labor Agreements (PLA's)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Water quality regulations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · RR
Water quality regulations
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Infrastructure Law implementation - funding for electric system upgrades
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
PHMSA - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Infrastructure Law implementation of broadband funding
Infrastructure Law implementation of broadband funding
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Appropriations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Infrastructure legislation
Infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Appropriations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Infrastructure legislation
Infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF MISSOURI via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · RR
Workforce development funding for technical colleges
NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · RR
Infrastructure, Davis Bacon, Water & Sewer Utilities
Infrastructure, Davis Bacon, Water & Sewer Utilities
Infrastructure, Davis Bacon, Water & Sewer Utilities
AMERICAN PIPELINE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · RR
Pipeline safety, Davis Bacon, natural gas and oil
Pipeline safety, Davis Bacon, natural gas and oil
Pipeline safety, Davis Bacon, natural gas and oil
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · RA
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain
POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION via GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2022 · third_quarter · RR
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain,
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain,
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain,
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects(RIN) 2125-ZA33. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees. Support for Keith Sonderling for U.S. DOL Secretary. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee draft discussion PHMSA reauthorization bill. Permitting reform, in general. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776). Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898). Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
Letter to Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to include aluminum armor rods, classified in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) import classification code 7616.99.5175, within the Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862, as amended) (Section 232 tariffs) measures on aluminum and aluminum derivative products. Sharing of letter with members of Congress and staff and federal agencies with an interest in tariff issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Engagement on implementation of Budget Reconciliation/Working Families Tax Cut Act/OBBBA provisions of interest to the construction industry and APCA members: Permanent Small Business Deduction Permanent Estate Tax Relief 100% Bonus Depreciation Immediate Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expanded 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Workforce Pell for short-term workforce development programs. Clean Energy Tax Credits
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) for enhanced clean energy tax credits on IRA projects. Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs, including PHMSA. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Engagement on DOL Independent Contractor Reform proposed rule Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industry. Comprehensive immigration reform.
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Opposition to pro-project labor agreement language in U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS guidance implementing enhanced clean energy tax incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act. Opposition to U.S. Department of Transportation promotion of pro-PLA language in grants/NOFOs for federally assisted infrastructure projects across multiple DOT agencies and grant programs. Opposition to potential U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance favorable to PLAs on FHWA-funded projects. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Support for at least 2 more new NLRB nominees in 2026. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to potential FLCA discharge petition in the House. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Concerns with joint employer issues, in general Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for legislation limiting OSHA heat rule. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Engagement on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program rollout, nondeployed money/benefit of the bargain savings allowable uses. Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Review of American Broadband Deployment Act Support for fiber broadband funding and programs, in general. Permit Reform: Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Engagement and implementation of Budget Reconciliation/Working Families Tax Cut Act/OBBBA provisions of interest to the construction industry and PCCA members: Permanent Small Business Deduction Permanent Estate Tax Relief 100% Bonus Depreciation Immediate Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expanded 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Workforce Pell for short-term workforce development programs. Clean Energy Tax Credits
Apprenticeships U.S. DOL Subregulatory guidance on apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Act Workforce Development Short-Term Workforce Pell Grants in OBBBA/WFTCA and related work of AHEAD committee Education Department's Workforce Pell proposed rule [RIN 1840-AD99] Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs WIOA reauthorization
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support of funding workforce development/nondeployed BEAD money, in general.
Letter to Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to include aluminum armor rods, classified in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) import classification code 7616.99.5175, within the Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862, as amended) (Section 232 tariffs) measures on aluminum and aluminum derivative products. Sharing of letter with members of Congress and staff and federal agencies with an interest in tariff issues.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program implementation and allowable uses of non-deployed money/benefit of the bargain savings. Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Concerns with Tariffs on certain PLP aluminum products supporting telecommunications clients/industry. Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. Energy and Commerce Committee PHMSA Reauthorization discussion draft specific to damage prevention language in Section 9. Permitting reform, in general and specific to BEAD and broadband deployment. Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for NEPA reform, in general. Support for the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), which requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report on NEPA projects and outcomes, thereby ensuring greater transparency. Support for the ePermit Act (H.R. 4503), which codifies President Trumps permitting technology action plan to modernize permitting technology across the federal government and aims to reduce processing time for NEPA reviews. Support for provisions of the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) that modernize Clean Water Act permitting and reduce unnecessary project delays and urges the Senate to pass the PERMIT Act. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Letter to Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to include aluminum armor rods, classified in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) import classification code 7616.99.5175, within the Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862, as amended) (Section 232 tariffs) measures on aluminum and aluminum derivative products. Sharing of letter with members of Congress with an interest in tariff issues.
Support of funding workforce development/nondeployed BEAD money, in general.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Support for Arielle Roth to lead NTIA Permit Reform: Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general Support for Brittany Panuccio for EEOC Commissioner. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Support for Henry Mack III to run U.S. DOL's Employment and Training Administration.
Apprenticeships Workforce Development Short-Term Pell Grants in OBBBA and work of AHEAD committee Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1): Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general Support for Brittany Panuccio for EEOC Commissioner. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Support for Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Support for Henry Mack III to run U.S. DOL's Employment and Training Administration.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Employment & Training Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Energy/Nuclear Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301). Section 18 of the PIPES Act Contains APCA-supported damage prevention language. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Permit Reform: Comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Support for Arielle Roth to lead NTIA Permit Reform: Comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees and NLRB GC Nominee. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896) Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Apprenticeship Workforce Development, in general.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Workforce development/nondeployed BEAD money.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" - All Business Tax-Related Provisions
EPA State Revolving Funds and Reauthorization, IIJA/ARPA implementation, utilities damage prevention. Permitting Reform: Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898) Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) Support for nomination of Katherine Scarlett to lead the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Monitored federal agency NEPA reform activity and rulemaking.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees and NLRB GC Nominee. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896) Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Apprenticeship Workforce Development, in general.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Support for Arielle Roth to lead NTIA Permit Reform: Comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments.
Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees and NLRB GC Nominee. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896) Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Apprenticeship Workforce Development, in general.
Apprenticeships Workforce Development Short-Term Pell Grants in OBBBA Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees and NLRB GC Nominee. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896) Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Apprenticeship Workforce Development, in general.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 1, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" - All Business Tax-Related Provisions
EPA State Revolving Funds and Reauthorization, IIJA/ARPA implementation, utilities damage prevention. Permitting Reform: Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898) Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) Support for nomination of Katherine Scarlett to lead the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Monitored federal agency NEPA reform activity and rulemaking.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Workforce development/nondeployed BEAD money.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
Apprenticeships/Workforce Development Reforms to Prevailing Wage/Davis-Bacon and Project Labor Agreement mandate policies Fair and Open Competition Act Safety/OSHA Independent Contractors, Joint Employer OSHA Heat Rule OSHA Walkaround Rule Issues related to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Issues Related to the Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce issues related to DOT EVITP program Immigration reform Highway bill reauthorization Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding expiration Buy America Build America Tariffs/Construction Material Prices OBBA Tax Reform JOBS Act
EPA State Revolving Funds and Reauthorization, IIJA/ARPA implementation, utilities damage prevention.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Supported Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposed Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposed Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. National Labor Relations Board Nominees. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act and similar legislation considered by Sen. Hawley. Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
Apprenticeships Workforce Development Short-Term Pell Grants in OBBBA
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Supported Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposed Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposed Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. National Labor Relations Board Nominees. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act and similar legislation considered by Sen. Hawley. Opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
Apprenticeships Workforce Development Short-Term Pell Grants in OBBBA
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Infrastructure, Davis Bacon, Water & Sewer Utilities
Infrastructure, Davis Bacon, Water & Sewer Utilities
Pipeline safety, Davis Bacon, natural gas and oil
Pipeline safety, Davis Bacon, natural gas and oil
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain,
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain,
Infrastructure construction, Davis Bacon, workforce development, supply chain,