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LOBBYING REPORT |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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Signature | Digitally Signed By: Douglas Leigh |
Date | 1/25/2021 2:32:15 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation surrounding the regulation of PFAS chemicals. Including that the federal government should implement a consistent approach for assessing and regulating specific PFAS with clear timelines, regulations should be based on sound science, specific PFAS compounds should be regulated based on risk to protect human health and the environment, PFAS chemistries should be regulated independently - not as a single group, and Congress should provide regulatory agencies with the proper oversight and funding necessary to evaluate and address specific priority PFAS. Bills include H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 - introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D), S. 638 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 - introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D), S. 950 - PFAS Detection Act - introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D), H.R. 1976 - PFAS Detection Act - introduced by Rep. Dan Kildee (D), S.1105 - PFAS Registry Act - introduced by Jeanne Shaheen (D), H.R. 2195 - PFAS Registry Act - introduced by Rep. Chris Pappas (D), S.675 - Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019 - introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D), and H.R. 1567 - Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019 - introduced by Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D). Opposition to H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 - introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D) - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.R. 535 in November 2019 by a vote of 31 - 19 and awaiting a full House vote in 2020.
Legislation surrounding the regulation of ethylene oxide. Opposition to companion bills H.R.1152 - no title - introduced by Reps. Schneider (D), Lipinski (D), Foster (D), Casten (D), and Underwood (D) and S.458. - no title - introduced by Sens. Durbin (D-IL) & Duckworth (D-IL). These bills require the Environmental Protection Agency to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide. These bills also require revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants to limit or control emissions. Lastly, these bills he EPA must notify the public of violations under the revised standards, and failure to do so will result in an investigation to assess the health risks and prevent a future failure of notification.
Additionally, opposition to H.R. 1165 (introduced by Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL)) and S. 451 (introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), the Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics Act of 2019 or the ETO is Toxic Act. This bill updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk, the EPA shall identify and do an additional review on facilities that are significant sources of the chemical to determine whether the facility poses an adverse public health risk. Under the bill, chemicals identified as carcinogenic in the system must have a toxic chemical release form completed by the owner or operator of a facility.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation surrounding the regulation of PFAS chemicals. Including that the federal government should implement a consistent approach for assessing and regulating specific PFAS with clear timelines, regulations should be based on sound science, specific PFAS compounds should be regulated based on risk to protect human health and the environment, PFAS chemistries should be regulated independently - not as a single group, and Congress should provide regulatory agencies with the proper oversight and funding necessary to evaluate and address specific priority PFAS. Bills include H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 - introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D), S. 638 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 - introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D), S. 950 - PFAS Detection Act - introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D), H.R. 1976 - PFAS Detection Act - introduced by Rep. Dan Kildee (D), S.1105 - PFAS Registry Act - introduced by Jeanne Shaheen (D), H.R. 2195 - PFAS Registry Act - introduced by Rep. Chris Pappas (D), S.675 - Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019 - introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D), and H.R. 1567- Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019 - introduced by Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D). Opposition to H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 - introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D) - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.R. 535 in November 2019 by a vote of 31 - 19 and a full House vote is expected in 2020.
Legislation surrounding the regulation of ethylene oxide. Opposition to companion bills H.R.1152 - no title - introduced by Reps. Schneider (D), Lipinski (D), Foster (D), Casten (D), and Underwood (D) and S.458. - no title - introduced by Sens. Durbin (D-IL) & Duckworth (D-IL). These bills require the Environmental Protection Agency to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide. These bills also require revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants to limit or control emissions. Lastly, these bills he EPA must notify the public of violations under the revised standards, and failure to do so will result in an investigation to assess the health risks and prevent a future failure of notification.
Additionally, opposition to H.R. 1165 (introduced by Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL)) and S. 451 (introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), the Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics Act of 2019 or the ETO is Toxic Act. This bill updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk, the EPA shall identify and do an additional review on facilities that are significant sources of the chemical to determine whether the facility poses an adverse public health risk. Under the bill, chemicals identified as carcinogenic in the system must have a toxic chemical release form completed by the owner or operator of a facility.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000.
Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019.
Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
CARES Act - In the third Coronavirus response package, or CARES, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill.
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB.
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA).
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - All three countries signed the new NAFTA 2.0 November 30, 2018. Congressional approval is required for the new USMCA. The International Trade Commission was expected to release its USMCA economic impact findings report on April 19, 2019. NACD supported passage of USMCA when the clock started for Congress to have 90 congressional calendar days to respond. NACD supported the passage of the compromised USMCA trade deal in the House and Senate.
H.R. 940/ S. 287 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes amending the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval before the president adjusts imports that are determined to threaten or impair national security. Article I of the Constitution assigns the Congress exclusive authority to regulate foreign trade and levy taxes, including tariffs. U.S. business and agriculture communities are deeply concerned that the presidents unrestricted imposition of tariffs may not be in the national interest. NACD supports this legislation.
S. 899 /H.R. 3477- Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019: This legislation proposes to limit the authority of the president to modify duty rates for national security reasons and to limit the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions and for other purposes.NACD supports this legislation.
NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%, but President Trump has twice postponed as the U.S. and China continue trade talks. NACD supports legislation by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) who have introduced the Import Tax Relief Act (H.R 1452, S. 577), which directs USTR to provide a tariff exclusion process for tranche 3 301 tariffs. NACD supports The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act (H.R. 940, S. 287), legislation that withdraws tariff authority from the executive branch and returns it to Congress, has also been introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA).
S. 4784/ H.R. 8884 - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, was set to and did expire December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supported Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)s bill, S. 4784, which would have given a short-term clean extension of the program, allowing for more time to negotiate changes to the GSP as well as avoiding a lapse in the program. NACD did not support H.R. 8884, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)s bill.
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief programs, was set to and did expire on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the renewal of the MTB.
NACD continued to advocate for business relief measures to be included as part of the text in any upcoming coronavirus emergency relief package including tariff eliminations or deferrals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)- HR 3719, the CTPAT Reauthorization Act of 2019, was introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins on July 11, 2019. When an entity joins CTPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps, and implement specific security measures and best practices. Applicants must address a broad range of security topics and present security profiles that list action plans to align security throughout the supply chain. CTPAT members are considered to be of low risk, and are therefore less likely to be examined at a U.S. port of entry - and therefore speeding up the process. NACD Supports reauthorization of the CTPAT program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 397 - Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act - Otherwise known as the Butch-Lewis Act, this serves as the Democrats solution to the Multiemployer Pension Solvency Crisis by creating a new administration within the Treasury Department to issue loans to plans with (a) critical and declining, (b) critical, or (c) insolvent status. While generally supporting an immediate resolution the crisis as well as moving debate to the Senate, NACD is in opposition to bills that do not address underlying structural issues impacting Multiemployer pensions.
HR 4069 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act - H.R. 4069 would bring the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) into the 21st century by updating the definition of employee, conforming the definition of employee with other New Deal era statutes that already apply a common-law definition for the term, and reconciling the FLSA with more recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
HR2474/S1306 - PRO Act or Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 - The bill, among several different provisions, would (a) force companies to turn over personally identifying information such as addresses, contact information, and shift information on employees to unions, (b) shorten the amount of time businesses would have to prepare for union certifying elections (c) modify the tests for independent-contractor and joint-employer to definitions not consistent with current employment trends, and make many other changes to labor and employment law that would be better debated individually. NACD is in opposition to this bill.
In the year-end ombinus/coronavirus response package, NACD lobbied for business relief measures to be included as part of the text including tariff eliminations or deferrals. Additionally, NACD supported loan forgiveness feature covering payroll expenses for paid sick and family medical leave time.
In advance of an additional omnibus/coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD offered support and advocated for inclusion of loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers under $150,000. On June 30, 2020, Senator Kevin Kramer introduced S. 4117, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act, a bill that would modify loan forgiveness under PPP by providing automatic forgiveness of PPP loans that are not more than $150,000 if the recipient submits a one-page form. NACD supports and advocated for the passage of S. 4117 or inclusion of its text in any coronavirus emergency relief package.
Maintaining Standard Business Deductions - When Congress passed the CARES Act earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service took the step of determining that companies that use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to cover normally deductible expenses would no longer be able to do so. NACD, like much of congress, opposes the IRS decision on the grounds that it largely weakens the impact of the aid. NACD supports measures such as HR6754 and S3612 that would restore these standard business deductions.
Additionally, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in the ombinus-relief package. NACD lobbied against inclusion of HR 397, otherwise known as the Butch-Lewis Act, any future coronavirus emergency relief bill as the bill does not address the underlying structural issues of the multiemployer pension crisis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000.
For the year-end omnibus-coronavirs emergency relief package, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000.
Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019.
Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
For any the year-end omnibus-coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
In the year-end omnibus/coronavirus response package, NACD lobbied for business relief measures to be included as part of the text including tariff eliminations or deferrals. Additionally, NACD supported loan forgiveness feature covering payroll expenses for paid sick and family medical leave time.
In the year-end onmibus/coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD offered support and advocated for inclusion of loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers under $150,000. On June 30, 2020, Senator Kevin Kramer introduced S. 4117, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act, a bill that would modify loan forgiveness under PPP by providing automatic forgiveness of PPP loans that are not more than $150,000 if the recipient submits a one-page form. NACD supports and advocated for the passage of S. 4117 or inclusion of its text in any coronavirus emergency relief pacage.
Maintaining Standard Business Deductions - When Congress passed the CARES Act earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service took the step of determining that companies that use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to cover normally deductible expenses would no longer be able to do so. NACD, like much of congress, opposes the IRS decision on the grounds that it largely weakens the impact of the aid. NACD supports measures such as HR6754 and S3612 that would restore these standard business deductions.
Additionally, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in the year-end omnibus/coronavirus relief package or any upcoming package. NACD lobbied against inclusion of HR 397, otherwise known as the Butch-Lewis Act, any future coronavirus emergency relief bill as the bill does not address the underlying structural issues of the multiemployer pension crisis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
In the year-end omnibus/coronavirus response package, NACD lobbied for business relief measures to be included as part of the text including tariff eliminations or deferrals. Additionally, NACD supported loan forgiveness feature covering payroll expenses for paid sick and family medical leave time.
In the year-end omnibus/coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD offered support and advocated for inclusion of loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers under $150,000. On June 30, 2020, Senator Kevin Kramer introduced S. 4117, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act, a bill that would modify loan forgiveness under PPP by providing automatic forgiveness of PPP loans that are not more than $150,000 if the recipient submits a one-page form. NACD supports and advocated for the passage of S. 4117 or inclusion of its text in any coronavirus emergency relief package.
Maintaining Standard Business Deductions - When Congress passed the CARES Act earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service took the step of determining that companies that use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to cover normally deductible expenses would no longer be able to do so. NACD, like much of congress, opposes the IRS decision on the grounds that it largely weakens the impact of the aid. NACD supports measures such as HR6754 and S3612 that would restore these standard business deductions.
Additionally, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in any upcoming package. NACD lobbied against inclusion of HR 397, otherwise known as the Butch-Lewis Act, any future coronavirus emergency relief bill as the bill does not address the underlying structural issues of the multiemployer pension crisis.
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16. Specific lobbying issues
In the year-end onmibus/coronavirus response package, NACD lobbied for business relief measures to be included as part of the text including tariff eliminations or deferrals. Additionally, NACD supported loan forgiveness feature covering payroll expenses for paid sick and family medical leave time.
In advance of an additional coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD offered support and advocated for inclusion of loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers under $150,000. On June 30, 2020, Senator Kevin Kramer introduced S. 4117, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act, a bill that would modify loan forgiveness under PPP by providing automatic forgiveness of PPP loans that are not more than $150,000 if the recipient submits a one-page form. NACD supports and advocated for the passage of S. 4117 or inclusion of its text in any coronavirus emergency relief package.
Maintaining Standard Business Deductions - When Congress passed the CARES Act earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service took the step of determining that companies that use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to cover normally deductible expenses would no longer be able to do so. NACD, like much of congress, opposes the IRS decision on the grounds that it largely weakens the impact of the aid. NACD supports measures such as HR6754 and S3612 that would restore these standard business deductions.
Additionally, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in any upcoming package. NACD lobbied against inclusion of HR 397, otherwise known as the Butch-Lewis Act, any future coronavirus emergency relief bill as the bill does not address the underlying structural issues of the multiemployer pension crisis.
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
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16. Specific lobbying issues
In advance of the year-end omnibus/additional coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD offered support and advocated for inclusion of loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers under $150,000. On June 30, 2020, Senator Kevin Kramer introduced S. 4117, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act, a bill that would modify loan forgiveness under PPP by providing automatic forgiveness of PPP loans that are not more than $150,000 if the recipient submits a one-page form. NACD supports and advocated for the passage of S. 4117 or inclusion of its text in any coronavirus emergency relief package.
Maintaining Standard Business Deductions - When Congress passed the CARES Act earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service took the step of determining that companies that use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to cover normally deductible expenses would no longer be able to do so. NACD, like much of congress, opposes the IRS decision on the grounds that it largely weakens the impact of the aid. NACD supports measures such as HR6754 and S3612 that would restore these standard business deductions.
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
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