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.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network rulemaking on the implementation of section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act requiring reporting companies to submit certain information about the individuals who are beneficial owners of those entities (RIN 1506-AB49); issues concerning the uses of this information and how employees will be counted for seasonal companies for purposes of the operating company exemption.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Immigration IMM
General education regarding the inclusion of immigration reform provisions in the bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 14, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Government Issues GOV
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; Jayapal amendment no. 184 to direct federal agencies to initiate debarment proceedings for contractors with repeat and willful wage theft violations; Porter amendment no. 592 to conform reporting requirements and create penalties for federal contractors failing to report beneficial ownership. Implementation of vaccine mandates for government contractors and subcontractors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Retirement RET
General education concerning the need for additional reforms to the multiemployer pension system, including composite plans. Forthcoming Department of Labor proposed rule on "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" (RIN 1210-AC03) to replace prior administration's final rules regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113; June 30, 2020) and "Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights" (85 Fed. Reg. 81658; December 16, 2020). Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) interim final rule regarding "Special Financial Assistance by PBGC" (86 Fed. Reg. 36598; July 12, 2021).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways programs, water infrastructure, school construction, airports, public buildings, and other infrastructure development; Division D, Title V, Part II, Subtitle D, section 40541, Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities; Division E, "Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure"; Division J, "Appropriations," provisions addressing "Airport Infrastructure Grants" and "General Services Administration Real Property Activities Federal Buildings Fund."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
General education concerning the need to apply federal prevailing wages to the funds for construction in H.R. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways programs, water infrastructure, school construction, airports, public buildings and other infrastructure development. Lee Amdt. to HR. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," to pay for the infrastructure spending in the bill by repealing federal prevailing wage rates. S. 1260, the "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," legislation to (in part) establish a critical supply chain resiliency program and the related need for the House to advance the funding for microchip manufacturing capacity that applies federal prevailing wage standards. Nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to lead the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The need for enhanced enforcement of improper classification of construction workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. General education concerning misclassification and wage theft in the construction industry and its impact on law-abiding employers. General education concerning the Administration's development of proposals to expand unionization with emphasis specific to the construction industry. The Wage and Hour Division's "Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule" (86 Fed. Reg. 40939; July 30, 2021) and the effective date of this rule. Forthcoming Wage and Hour Division proposed rule on "Modernizing the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations" (RIN 1235-AA40). Forthcoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed rule on "Personal Protective Equipment in Construction" (RIN 1218-AD25). Forthcoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration rulemaking regarding "Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (RIN 1218-AD39). Forthcoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration Emergency Temporary Standard regarding vaccinations for employees of companies with more than 100 workers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration development of rulemaking related to exposure to silica in the construction industry and methods to comply with silica standards applicable to construction. General education concerning Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs created by the Trump Administration and forthcoming Employment and Training Administration proposed rule regarding "Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration, Amendment of Regulations" (RIN 1205-AC06).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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.