AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Encouraging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to update their STEM Designated Degree Program List to include the U.S. Department of Educations Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code for occupational health and industrial hygiene. Recommendations to the U.S. General Services Administration on improving indoor air quality for occupational health and performance in commercial buildings. Recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on updating their guidance on the aerosol transmission of infectious diseases to protect worker and public health. Support for the Indoor Air Quality and Health Schools Act of 2024 (draft bill). Encouraging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Office of Personnel Management to oppose the proposed pay downgrade for industrial hygienists at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supporting programs within the National Defense Authorization Act that prioritize workforce development both in the DOD civilian workforce and the active duty military workforce. (H.R. 8070) Supporting passage of the A Stronger Workforce For America Act (H.R.6655) Supporting passage of the One Door to Work Act (S.3825) Supporting passage of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S.722/H.R.1477) Supporting passage of the Fix Moldy Housing Act (H.R.1104) Supporting passage of the Rebuild Americas Schools Act (H.R.5049/S.2608) Supporting passage of the Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act (H.R.4897) Encouraging Members of Congress to support career readiness for active-duty military servicemembers and veterans (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Encouraging Members of Congress to support the expansion of the occupational and environmental health and safety career path in the military (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Supporting U.S. House and Senate oversight of EPAs implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the U.S. Department of Labor (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the U.S. Department of Education (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Environmental Protection Agency (draft legislation)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Support for funding in the House and Senate for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the U.S. Department of Labor (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the U.S. Department of Education (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Environmental Protection Agency (draft legislation)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Supporting U.S. House and Senate oversight of EPAs implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Environmental Protection Agency (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (draft legislation) Support for the Indoor Air Quality and Health Schools Act of 2024 (draft bill). Recommendations to the U.S. General Services Administration on improving indoor air quality for occupational health and performance in commercial buildings. Recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on updating their guidance on the aerosol transmission of infectious diseases to protect worker and public health.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Support for funding in the House and Senate for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (draft legislation) Support for funding in the House and Senate for the Environmental Protection Agency (draft legislation) Recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on updating their guidance on the aerosol transmission of infectious diseases to protect worker and public health.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Supporting passage of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S.722/H.R.1477)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
Supporting U.S. House and Senate oversight of EPAs implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Education EDU
Support for funding in the House and Senate for the U.S. Department of Education (draft legislation) Supporting passage of the Rebuild Americas Schools Act (H.R.5049/S.2608) Supporting passage of the A Stronger Workforce For America Act (H.R.6655) Supporting passage of the One Door to Work Act (S.3825)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Defense DEF
Encouraging Members of Congress to support career readiness for active-duty military servicemembers and veterans (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Encouraging Members of Congress to support the expansion of the occupational and environmental health and safety career path in the military (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Supporting programs within the National Defense Authorization Act that prioritize workforce development both in the DOD civilian workforce and the active duty military workforce. (H.R. 8070) Encouraging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to update their STEM Designated Degree Program List to include the U.S. Department of Educations Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code for occupational health and industrial hygiene. Encouraging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Office of Personnel Management to oppose the proposed pay downgrade for industrial hygienists at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
Veterans VET
Encouraging Members of Congress to support career readiness for active-duty military servicemembers and veterans (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Encouraging Members of Congress to support the expansion of the occupational and environmental health and safety career path in the military (general topic exploration and ideation; no specific bills discussed) Encouraging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Office of Personnel Management to oppose the proposed pay downgrade for industrial hygienists at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK RICHARD AMES | Chief Advocacy Officer |
| RILEY GARRISON CAGLE | — |
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