IMM — Immigration
In support of H-2B visa extensions and a visa waiver program to aid USVI labor shortages (the Admission of nonimmigrants portion of 8 USC 1184 and HR 362, the Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act).
Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
HCR — Health Issues
In support of legislation on health care issues, including increases in Medicaid and hospital funding for USVI.
Government entities lobbied: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
In support of increased federal assistance for the Government of the US Virgin Islands, including environmental other infrastructure projects, increased Medicaid and health care infrastructure funding, transportation funding, community project funding, disaster recovery and energy funding.
Government entities lobbied: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Energy, Dept of; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Interior, Dept of (DOI); SENATE; White House Office
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
In support of amendments to the GILTI tax and legislation creating tax-related economic growth incentives.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Interior, Dept of (DOI); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); Treasury, Dept of