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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID: 2aa5f65d-7beb-437a-876e-bd5b9c84c97e
Type: Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period: first_quarter
Year: 2026
Posted: 2026-04-15 22:05:18
Income (reported): —
Expenses (reported): $50,000
Expenses method: A
Filing document: Open on lda.senate.gov

Registrant (lobbying firm)

PRINTING UNITED ALLIANCE

Manufacturing trade association in the printing and packaging sector.

Contact: STEPHANIE BUKA
Phone: +1 412-527-8368
Address: zip:19103, city:Philadelphia, state:PA, street:One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Boulevard Suite 1750

Client

PRINTING UNITED ALLIANCE

State: VA
Country: US
Government-entity client: false
Effective date: 2020-05-01

Issues lobbied + lobbyists

`ADV` — Advertising

Advertising Tax Deduction: Advocating for the preservation of the current federal tax treatment of print advertising as an ordinary and necessary business expense, fully deductible in the year it is spent.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Federal Trade Commission (FTC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`APP` — Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles

Extended Producer Responsibility; Forced Labor Regulations; Tariffs and Trade; Fast Fashion; Sustainability

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Federal Trade Commission (FTC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

`ENV` — Environment/Superfund

Advocating for the following bills: The Prove It Act of 2025 (H.R. 1163/S. 495), which requires federal agencies to analyze the impact of their regulatory action and limit these impacts for small entities. Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act of 2025 (S. 351), which would accelerate waste elimination and expand sustainable materials management. Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) of 2025 (H.R. 2145), which would increase federal investments in local recycling systems and improve consumer access to recycling services. Advocating for: The introduction of federal Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that recognizes regional differences across the U.S., exempts highly recycled materials, such as paper and paper products, includes provisions for small business protections, and enhances recycling infrastructure and supports advanced recycling solutions. A more balanced and effective regulatory system.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`LBR` — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Advocating for the following bills: The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 (S. 1158) to provide employees with more flexibility in managing their work-life balance. The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act (H.R. 1827 / S. 847) to amend the IRC of 1986 to expand the employer-provided childcare credit and the dependent care assistance exclusion. The reintroduction and passage of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act to support formerly incarcerated Americans in rejoining the workforce. Advocating for Congress to maintain strong oversight of key regulators-including OSHA, WHD, EEOC, and NLRB-to ensure worker protections without unnecessary burdens on employers. Advocating for an update to the BLS NAICS codes to accurately reflect the scope of the printing industry.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE

`MAN` — Manufacturing

Advocating for trade certainty, manufacturing jobs, removing barriers to economic growth, investment and innovation, career and technical education and training.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Natl Economic Council (NEC); SENATE; Small Business Administration (SBA)

`SMB` — Small Business

Advocating for removing costly, duplicative and burdensome regulations impacting small businesses and ensuring access to capital.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Small Business Administration (SBA)

`TAX` — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Advocating for the preservation of the current federal tax treatment of print advertising as an ordinary and necessary business expense, fully deductible in the year it is spent.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Treasury, Dept of

`POS` — Postal

Advocating for: The USPS SERVES US Act (H.R. 3004) which would empower the Postal Regulatory Commission with a clear mandate to protect the public interest and hold the USPS accountable for efficiency and service performance. No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act (S. 1604), which would prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from implementing the RTO plan or any similar initiative that the Postal Regulatory Commission concludes would negatively affect rural communities.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Postal Regulatory Commission; SENATE; U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

`PHA` — Pharmacy

Advocating for the Patients Right to Know Their Medication Act (HR 5133), which requires the information to be provided in printed form. Opposing the Pharmaceutical Information Modernization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4132/S. 2027), which would allow the FDA to finalize a proposed rule permitting drug manufacturers to send prescribing information electronically, instead of on printed paper.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`FIN` — Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

Opposing The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025 (H.R. 2441/S. 1877), which was included in the INVEST Act (H.R. 3383) and allows financial companies to default investors into e-delivery, which would disenfranchise millions of people by ignoring the consumer's choice of printed communications.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); SENATE; Treasury, Dept of

`TRD` — Trade (domestic/foreign)

Advocating for tariff removal of Section 232 tariffs and quotas on steel and aluminum, as well as timber, lumber and their derivatives (paper and paper-based products). Opposing the inclusion of aluminum lithographic printing plates in Sec. 232 tariffs. Opposing any potential tariffs under Section 232 on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. Calling for trade certainty to allow our members to plan and invest.

Lobbyists: LISBETH ANNE LYONS

Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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