SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC for SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed rule regarding "Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements" (86 Fed. Reg. 69920, December 8, 2021); provisions related to the way seasonal employees are counted and the need to broadly define the nonprofit exemption to cover all types of 501(c) entities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Retirement RET
Legislative proposals to provide for additional reforms to the multiemployer pension system, including composite plans (no bill introduced). Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) interim final rule and request for comments regarding "Special Financial Assistance from PBGC" (86 Fed. Reg. 36598, July 12, 2021). Employee Benefits Security Administration proposed rule regarding "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" (86 Fed. Reg. 57272, October 14, 2021).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Title XXII--Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways programs, water infrastructure, school construction, airports, public buildings, and other infrastructure development; Division D, Title V, Part II, Subtitle D, section 40541, Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities; Division E, "Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure"; Division J, "Appropriations," provisions addressing "Airport Infrastructure Grants" and "General Services Administration Real Property Activities Federal Buildings Fund.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Government Issues GOV
S.J. Res. 29, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard." Implementation of vaccine mandates for government contractors and subcontractors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Immigration IMM
General education regarding the inclusion of immigration reform provisions in H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 14. General education concerning the need to allow immigrant workers in the construction industry to report violations of labor, employment, and human trafficking laws without fear of adverse action by immigration authorities in order to address illegal practices in the construction industry. Department of Homeland Security Policy Memorandum 065-06, Worksite Enforcement: The Strategy to Protect the American Labor Market, the Conditions of the American Worksite, and the Dignity of the Individual (October 12, 2021), and implementation of this memorandum.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 21004, Adjustment of Civil Penalties; provisions related to funding for the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs and funding for infrastructure. H.R. 5972, the "Leveraging and Energizing Americas Apprenticeship Programs Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; entire bill. S. 1260, the "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," legislation to (in part) establish a critical supply chain resiliency program and the related funding for microchip manufacturing capacity that applies federal prevailing wage standards. Proposals for appropriations for the Department of Labor to include increased funding for enforcement agencies. Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council September 30, 2021 memorandum on "Issuance of Agency Deviations to Implement Executive Order 14042" mandating vaccines for federal contractor employees. Occupational Safety and Health Administration advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (86 Fed. Reg. 59309, October 27, 2021). Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard (86 Fed. Reg. 61402, November 5, 2021) regarding vaccination policy requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration," (86 Fed. Reg. 62966, November 15, 2021) (proposing to rescind the regulations creating Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs). General education concerning the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to the construction industry. General education concerning the implementation of vaccine mandates for construction industry employers. General education concerning ways to modernize and improve the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.