INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS for INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report | Jul 18, 2014 | $289,639 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Aug 7, 2014 | $290,269 | Yes |
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Government Issues GOV
The IBEW lobbied Congress and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in opposition to language contained in President Obamas proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 budget that could lead to privatization of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). TVA is a very successful New Deal program that has brought economic development, flood control, and electricity to the Tennessee Valley. Privatization would reduce electrical reliability and increase costs for consumers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE G BURTON | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
The IBEW urged Congress to reject efforts that would impair the ability of the United States to conclude bilateral agreements for the peaceful use of atomic energy. Section 123 agreements, named for the relevant section of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, are a prerequisite for the export of commercial nuclear reactors and/or their components. Unfortunately, some in Congress are proposing to strengthen the agreements thereby making it more difficult to export U.S.-manufactured nuclear products.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE G BURTON | — |
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Education EDU
IBEW lobbied two congressional offices for changes to two different bills, one senate bill S.2234 and one draft house bill. Both bills deal with incentives for young people or minorities entering apprenticeship and training programs in the construction industry. Apprenticeship programs registered with the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
The IBEW lobbied Congress to express our displeasure with the Obama Administrations decision to include Japan in negotiations regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement (TPP-FTA). In addition, we urged Congress to oppose a renewal of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Retirement RET
The IBEW lobbied Congress in support of a plan, developed by the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP), which would improve and strengthen the multiemployer defined benefit pension plan system. The plan, though not yet developed as formal legislation, consists of proposals to strengthen the current system, financial measures for deeply troubled plans, and the creation of new structures to foster innovative plan designs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE G BURTON | — |
Health Issues HCR
The IBEW continued to lobby the House and Senate against the taxation of employer- provided health insurance. The IBEW is opposed to the recommendation of the U.S. Congress Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to phase-out the healthcare tax exclusion. IBEW lobbied for help with Taft Hartley Heathcare trust's problems in rule making process
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
IBEW lobbied congressional appropriations committee members regarding adequate funding for the LPD 28. LPD-28 is a U.S. Navy-Marines Corp amphibious landing craft to be built in Pascagoula Mississippi shipyard.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
IBEW continued to participate in educational meetings with Congressional staff to inform them about the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, legislation that requires workers employed on construction projects funded by the federal government be paid wages no less than what are prevailing in the geographic area.The Arnold Community Council (ACC) a local advocacy group for Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. This group advocates for the exemption of Arnold Air Force base from several U.S. laws including the Davis Bacon Act. IBEW lobbied against the Arnold community Councils proposal.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
The IBEW urged Congress to support S. 2280, a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. As the nation continues to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression, constructing the Keystone XL Pipeline will help put Americans back-to-work and have further ripple effects throughout the economy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE G BURTON | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
IBEW lobbied members of the House of Representatives to join Congressman Barrows letter to Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Gina McCarthy and Secretary John McHugh Department of the Army. The Letter outlined concerns with expanding the Clean Air Act authority and making changes to the waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
The IBEW urged Congress to oppose efforts by pay television providers (cable and satellite) to hamstring broadcasters ability to negotiate retransmission consent agreements. Legislative efforts that undermine broadcasters capability to bargain these agreements would have a negative impact on the livelihoods of IBEW members in the broadcasting industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE G BURTON | — |
Railroads RRR
The IBEW urged Congress to reauthorize the 2008 Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act (PRIIA), the federal law that authorizes Amtrak. PRIIA expired on September 30, 2013.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRUCE G BURTON | — |
Unemployment UNM
The IBEW urged Congress to continue the federally-funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program which was due to expire on December 31, 2013. Included in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8) is a one year extension of the EUC program. H.R. 8 also provides extended unemployment benefits for those covered under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN GARDNER | — |
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.