AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES for AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Travel/Tourism TOU
Advocated for policies identifying inbound travel as an economic priority, including urging the U.S. Department of State to take steps to greatly reduce visitor visa wait times to facilitate international business travel to the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| BURCU SAHMALI New | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issue #1: Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, reintroduced in the 118th Congress by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). The bill would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs. Issue #2: Supported the Department of Labors proposed rulemaking on overtime rule that raises the minimum wage and implements overtime pay requirements. Issue #3: Advocated for HR 2621 Honoring Vocational Education Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| BURCU SAHMALI New | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Joined a coalition of more than 200 trade associations and professional organizations supporting an expedited final rule from the Federal Trade Commission to stop government and business impersonation scams.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| BURCU SAHMALI New | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issue #1 Advocated for a FY25 LHHS Appropriations Report Language request to create a comprehensive database of postsecondary credentials, specifically certifications. Issue #2 Advocated for a FY25 MilConVA Appropriations Report Language request to study the prevalence of postsecondary credentials among veterans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFF EVANS | Director, Public Policy |
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.