GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA for GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. 2. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants. 3. "FIFRA 101" meetings to discuss pesticide registration and regulation. 4. Turfgrass research funding under the Farm Bill. 5. Request meeting with Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency to discuss water and pesticide issues impacting golf industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. S. 4021/H.R. 7821, the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND | — |
Advertising ADV
Efforts to secure congressional sponsorship of resolution commemorating GCSAA's upcoming 100 year anniversary.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
1. Efforts to secure additional H-2B Visas through appropriations and authorizing legislation. 2. Request to meet with Secretary of Labor to discuss H-2B Visas and workforce initiative issues impacting the golf industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND | — |
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.