BIFMA INTERNATIONAL for BIFMA
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Signed on to a statement for the record by the Government Withholding Relief Coalition that was submitted to the House Small Business Committee on May 25, 2011 urging repeal of Section 511 in the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Worked with various EPA staff to help bring greater clarity to the green product marketplace through development of sustainability standards for furniture and other products as well as collaborative efforts with groups such as the Green Products Roundtable, the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, the Green Electronics Council, and NSF International's National Center for Sustainability Standards. Presentation at National Environmental Sustainability Summit in Detroit in June and participation in EPA Listening Session on Life Cycle Assessment.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Government Issues GOV
Provided additional background to GSA on the ANSI-BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard and level Certification Program in response to their interest in using it to meet the goals of EO 13514, the Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Executive Order. Commented to GSA on the modernization of green symbols posted on the GSA Advantage website. Encouraged the inclusion of level and ANSI standards for products wherever possible. Presented to the Quality Partnership Council and spoke to GSA Administrator Martha Johnson at GSA Expo in May.
| 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.