ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS for ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

H.R.906: Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 906 (118th)

Defense DEF

Sec. 828 of S.4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 4638 (118th)

Agriculture AGR

Discussions regarding modern agriculture equipment adoption and loan programs (dairy, precision agriculture) and results of Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay and Forage Production study. Discussed precision irrigation systems and ways to encourage adoption of modern technology. Issues pertaining to climate and its impact in the agriculture sector. S.719 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023. Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall. Crop Insurance. H.R.1495 - Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023. S.720/H.R.1459 - PRECISE Act of 2023. 2023 Farm Bill (no bill). H.R.1697/S.734 - Promoting Precision Agriculture Act of 2023. H.R.7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act. Legislation to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish an assessment on U.S. dependency on foreign agricultural products and inputs. Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall outreach/promotion. H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. Highlighting the conservation/environmental benefits of modern equipment. Highlighted sustainability gains from modern irrigation tools. Discussions regarding modern agriculture equipment adoption and loan programs (dairy, precision agriculture) and results of Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay and Forage Production study. Discussed precision irrigation systems and ways to encourage adoption of modern technology. Outreach regarding the role milking systems play in the spread of the Avian Flu.

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Bureau of Reclamation; White House Office; Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank); State, Dept of (DOS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Bills named: S. 720 (118th), H.R. 7015 (118th), H.R. 8467 (118th), H.R. 1697 (118th), H.R. 1495 (118th), H.R. 1459 (118th), S. 734 (118th), S. 719 (118th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

Outreach and comments on draft ESA guidelines for insecticides. EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0299.

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R.6555 - Stronger Workforce for America Act. H.R.6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. Celebration of modern ag on the national mall outreach for Ag ROPS. Coordination of Above Ground Worker Safety Demo DAy for OSHA. Development of Above Ground Worker Safety Demonstration Day for OSAH Region 5 staff. Outreach to encourage OSHA to attend the Celebration of Modern AG on the National Mall. Outreach to encourage attendance at the Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall. Encourage the updating of Ag ROPs regulation. Education on the current state of autonomous agricultural equipment. Planning for Above Ground Worker Safety Demonstration Day for OSHA Region 5 staff. Follow up regarding Above Ground Worker Safety Demo Day. OSHA Alliance activity. Outreach for Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. Outreach regarding operation of milking system as they relate to Avian Flu spreading to humans.

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 6555 (118th), H.R. 6585 (118th)

Transportation TRA

H.R.3684 - Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Issues relating to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023. Buy America provisions. Potential increase in the federal gas tax, potential legislation pertaining to the federal gas tax. Discussions pertaining to engine emission standards for off-highway equipment. Revenue sources for the federal Highway Trust Fund. Efforts to leverage alternative fuel sources in the transportation construction sector. Digital Construction Technology. H.R. 3935 - Secure Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE; White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 3684 (118th), H.R. 3935 (118th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Engagement with lawmakers about how China engages in unfair trade and investment practices, preventing U.S. equipment manufacturers from competing on a level playing field and hurting U.S. workers. H.R.3975 - Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021, Section 30002, Limitation on Duty Suspensions of Reductions for Finished Goods. Foreign market access issues impacting U.S. manufacturing. Executive Order on Critical Supply Chains. Tariffs levied on goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L.93-618). Reintroduction of legislation from the 116th Congress entitled the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act to restore. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). H.R.826 - Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act. S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act. S.377 - Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023. S.805 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023. Congressional authority over tariffs enacted under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794). Mechanism for capturing paid tariffs enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (P.L.87-794) and redirecting them for the purpose of investments in domestic manufacturing capacity. H.R.5188 - Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023. H.R.6571 - To establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes. MAC Protocol international commercial treaty.

Contacted: Intl Trade Administration (ITA); White House Office; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); State, Dept of (DOS); U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)

Bills named: S. 377 (118th), H.R. 3975 (118th), H.R. 5188 (118th), H.R. 6571 (118th), S. 805 (118th), H.R. 826 (118th), S. 153 (118th)

Telecommunications TEC

Discussions regarding rural broadband expansion and funding allocation. Unlicensed Spectrum Fees Docket #21-190 (FCC). Promotion of Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. S.734 Promoting Precision Agriculture Act of 2023. S.2542: LAST ACRE Act of 2023. Encouraged attendance at the Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. Highlighted connectivity needs of construction tools as well as the methods and equipment used to build out telecommunications infrastructure during Celebration of Construction on the National Mall. Outreach for FCC to attend the Celebration of Modern AG on the National Mall. Outreach to attend the Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall. Highlight modern agriculture's need for rural wireless connectivity.

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 2542 (118th), S. 734 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Business Interest Deduction. Employee Retention Tax Credit. Foreign Tax Credits. Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII). Full Expensing. GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income). Interest Deductibility (163(j) EBITDA Limitation). Interest Deductibility (163(n) Leverage Test). Interest Deductibility (163(o) Carry forward Limits). R&D Amortization. R&D Tax Credit. Sec.473 LIFO Relief. Workforce Development Tax Incentives. Implementation of Section 45W credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles added to the Internal Revenue Code added by Section 13403 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - H.R.5376 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 13403/ IRS Notice 2022-46/ IRS Notice 2022-56. H.R.338/S.1108 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023. H.R.3936 - Tax Cuts for Working Families Act. H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act. H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. S.866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act.

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 338 (118th), H.R. 3938 (118th), S. 1108 (118th), H.R. 7024 (118th), H.R. 3936 (118th), H.R. 5376 (118th), H.R. 2673 (118th), S. 866 (118th)

Science/Technology SCI

Engagement with CISA staff to exchange information regarding cybersecurity.

Contacted: Energy, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO

Outreach to FDA regarding the role milking systems play in the spread of Avian Flu.

Contacted: Food & Drug Administration (FDA)