PRINTING UNITED ALLIANCE for PRINTING UNITED ALLIANCE
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Advertising ADV
Advertising Tax Deduction: Advocating for the preservation of the current federal tax treatment of print advertising as an ordinary and necessary business expense, fully deductible in the year it is spent.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles APP
Extended Producer Responsibility; Forced Labor Regulations; Tariffs and Trade; Fast Fashion; Sustainability
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Advocating for the following bills: The Prove It Act of 2025 (H.R. 1163/S. 495), which requires federal agencies to analyze the impact of their regulatory action and limit these impacts for small entities. Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act of 2025 (S. 351), which would accelerate waste elimination and expand sustainable materials management. Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) of 2025 (H.R. 2145), which would increase federal investments in local recycling systems and improve consumer access to recycling services. Advocating for: The introduction of federal Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that recognizes regional differences across the U.S., exempts highly recycled materials, such as paper and paper products, includes provisions for small business protections, and enhances recycling infrastructure and supports advanced recycling solutions. A more balanced and effective regulatory system.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Advocating for the following bills: The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 (S. 1158) to provide employees with more flexibility in managing their work-life balance. The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act (H.R. 1827 / S. 847) to amend the IRC of 1986 to expand the employer-provided childcare credit and the dependent care assistance exclusion. The reintroduction and passage of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act to support formerly incarcerated Americans in rejoining the workforce. Advocating for Congress to maintain strong oversight of key regulators-including OSHA, WHD, EEOC, and NLRB-to ensure worker protections without unnecessary burdens on employers. Advocating for an update to the BLS NAICS codes to accurately reflect the scope of the printing industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Advocating for trade certainty, manufacturing jobs, removing barriers to economic growth, investment and innovation, career and technical education and training.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Small Business SMB
Advocating for removing costly, duplicative and burdensome regulations impacting small businesses and ensuring access to capital.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Advocating for the preservation of the current federal tax treatment of print advertising as an ordinary and necessary business expense, fully deductible in the year it is spent.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Postal POS
Advocating for: The USPS SERVES US Act (H.R. 3004) which would empower the Postal Regulatory Commission with a clear mandate to protect the public interest and hold the USPS accountable for efficiency and service performance. No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act (S. 1604), which would prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from implementing the RTO plan or any similar initiative that the Postal Regulatory Commission concludes would negatively affect rural communities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Advocating for the Patients Right to Know Their Medication Act (HR 5133), which requires the information to be provided in printed form. Opposing the Pharmaceutical Information Modernization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4132/S. 2027), which would allow the FDA to finalize a proposed rule permitting drug manufacturers to send prescribing information electronically, instead of on printed paper.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Opposing The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025 (H.R. 2441/S. 1877), which was included in the INVEST Act (H.R. 3383) and allows financial companies to default investors into e-delivery, which would disenfranchise millions of people by ignoring the consumer's choice of printed communications.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Advocating for tariff removal of Section 232 tariffs and quotas on steel and aluminum, as well as timber, lumber and their derivatives (paper and paper-based products). Opposing the inclusion of aluminum lithographic printing plates in Sec. 232 tariffs. Opposing any potential tariffs under Section 232 on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. Calling for trade certainty to allow our members to plan and invest.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISBETH ANNE LYONS | — |
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