BIFMA INTERNATIONAL for BIFMA
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 20, 2018 | $20,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 20, 2018 | $20,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs were a concern to the furniture industry. BIFMA sent a letter to the White House, US Department of Commerce, and Members of Congress expressing those concerns. I met with US Senator Gary Peters' Regional Representative in West Michigan to discuss our concerns. BIFMA connected with the local US Department of Commerce Director of Commercial Services in Grand Rapids, MI to renew the office's relationship with personnel there in light of the growing tension in international trade circles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Worked with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council to promote sustainable purchasing and recognition of credible standards like the furniture industry's ANSI/BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard and LEVEL Certification Program. There are many stakeholders in the SPLC including representatives from federal agencies. EPA participated in one meeting and I wrote to Nancy Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, encouraging the agency to publish the EPA's updated Guidelines for Ecolabels and Standards with the accompanying Assessment Manual online.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
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.