SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC for SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Proposals for infrastructure legislation (no bill introduced).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Government Issues GOV
Office of Management and Budget, Memorandum to Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (86 Fed. Reg. 7424, January 28, 2021).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Small Business SMB
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title V, Section 5001, "Modifications to the paycheck protection program." H.R. 1799, the "Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021," legislation to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes; entire bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Retirement RET
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IX, Subtitle A, Part 4, Subtitle F, "Preserving Health Benefits for Workers."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 447, the "National Apprenticeship Act," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; entire bill. Department of Labor final rule regarding "Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (85 Fed. Reg. 2820, January 16, 2020). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor final rule regarding Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (86 Fed. Reg. 1168, January 7, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Delay of Effective Date" (86 Fed. Reg. 8326, February 5, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Withdrawal" (86 Fed. Reg. 14027, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum 234, Fiscal Year 2021 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan and Fiscal Year 2022 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan under Consideration (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 235, Rescission of All Agency Memorandum Number 212 Regarding the Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Standards to Members of Survey Crews (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 236, Updating the $1 Million Threshold for Multiple Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor Opinion Letter FLSA2019-6, concerning when a service provider for a virtual marketplace company is an independent contractor or an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Executive Order 14016, "Revocation of Executive Order 13801" (86 Fed. Reg. 11089, February 23, 2021). Implementation of Executive Order 14008, "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad" (86 Fed. Reg. 7619, February 1, 2021); Section 206, "Procurement Standards." DOL OSHA consideration of an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 and any such rule's impact on workplace practices developed by employers and signatory unions. Nomination of Marty Walsh to be Secretary of Labor. General education concerning the need to ensure Davis-Bacon coverage for any taxpayer funds expended as part of an infrastructure proposal. Application of Davis-Bacon to HUD projects.
| 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.