TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" as reintroduced (S. 3265, H.R. 6231) to increase and extend the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers, including adding veteran spouses.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
LBR — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494) which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of protecting the current legal workforce while finding pathways for vetted foreign workers to fill positions that are needed to ensure economic growth and expansion. In support of streamlined work permit processes which reduce backlogs while maintaining stringent security standards. In support of the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to modernize the nations workforce development system, create data-based solutions and ensure federal resources align with the needs of todays economy. In support of the expansion of apprenticeships to support a wide range of industries, improved processes that remove bureaucratic hurdles and effectively communicate opportunities to prospective applicants. In support of expanding on-the-job training incentives and elevating high-quality career paths that encourage individual skills and experience.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE; White House Office