4th Quarter - Report

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES for INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$170,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Education EDU

H.R.3179 and S. 1516, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
BRITTON K. LOFTIN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3179 (118th), S. 1516 (118th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs authorized by the 2018 farm bill and several public health programs. H.R.5779 - Fiscal Commission Act of 2023 - To establish a commission on fiscal responsibility and reform.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
BRITTON K. LOFTIN —
ELIZABETH MCELROY —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 6363 (118th), H.R. 5779 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

General education and information sharing about implementation of tax credits for green energy.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JOHN J DOHERTY —
ELIZABETH MCELROY —

Contacted: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Transportation TRA

Discussion with DOT and DOE offices regarding project implementation and granting opportunities. S. 1932 and H.R. 4064 - Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill to require states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees. General Education on workforce initiatives and trades performed by members of the IUPAT in U.S Ports and Shipyards.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JOHN J DOHERTY —
BRITTON K. LOFTIN —
ELIZABETH MCELROY —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Energy, Dept of

Bills named: S. 1932 (118th), H.R. 4064 (118th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

S. 567, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the right of workers to form and join a union. Department of Labor proposed rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (87 FR 62218, October 13, 2022). H.J. Res. 98 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". S. 2122, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. H.R.2851 National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, a bill to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. General education on Job Corps Program administration.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JOHN J DOHERTY —
BRITTON K. LOFTIN —
ELIZABETH MCELROY —

Contacted: SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.J.Res. 98 (118th), S. 567 (118th), S. 2122 (118th), H.R. 2851 (118th)

Immigration IMM

S. 1727, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education concerning the need for greater collaboration between federal agencies concerning deferred action relief for undocumented workers engaged in protected, concerted activities associated with union organizing campaigns. General education on the need for legislation that modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. General education on the importance of the expansion and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status countries and pathways to dealing with increased migrant surges.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
BRITTON K. LOFTIN —
ELIZABETH MCELROY —

Contacted: White House Office; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1727 (118th)

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.