INTERNATIONAL PAPER for INTERNATIONAL PAPER

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L.116-113); Market Access/Illegal Logging. ITACS; Market Access Opportunities & Challenges. Implementation of Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (P.L.117-146). Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836). U.S. Supply chain; general business concerns, importance of exports. Deforestation issues and Lacey Act implementation. Trade and Technology Council (TTC), Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) current negotiations - sustainable trade EU/US. Sustainable trade and circular economy negotiations at World Trade Organization FOREST Act (not reintroduced yet) - Sustainability. CRISI rail grant

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Bills named: H.R. 1836 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 (H.R.2673) make the immediate R&D expensing retroactive to 2022 and permanent. American Innovation and Jobs Act (S. 866) make the immediate R&D expensing retroactive to 2022 and permanent. American Investment in Manufacturing Act (H.R.2788) (S.1232) support reinstatement of the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) measure. Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act (H.R.2406) (S.1117), support making expensing for American investments in machinery and equipment permanent. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) implementation, general business tax issues (P.L.117-169). Global tax activities and discussions on Pillar One and Pillar Two at OECD (No bill number).

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 1232 (118th), H.R. 2406 (118th), H.R. 2673 (118th), S. 1117 (118th), H.R. 2788 (118th), S. 866 (118th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

DOE IRA Funding conversation about IRA funding for the industrial sector.

Contacted: Energy, Dept of

Immigration IMM

Challenges with visa processing and wait times.

Contacted: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM

Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2023 (H.R.3646) Menstrual Products Right To Know Act of 2022 (H.R.8829) (117th Cong.)

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 3646 (118th), H.R. 8829 (118th)

Transportation TRA

U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to (H.R.2367). To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes (H.R.3372). Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023 (H.R.3013). Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) Efforts to improve supply chain fluidity and the U.S. DOT Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. SHIP IT Act (H.R.471)

Contacted: SENATE; Federal Maritime Commission; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 471 (118th), H.R. 2367 (118th), H.R. 1836 (118th), H.R. 3013 (118th), H.R. 3372 (118th)

Telecommunications TEC

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) Broadband implementation. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L.117-2) Broadband implementation.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (H.R.7309)(117th Cong.), Provisions to grow pipeline of manufacturing workforce.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 7309 (118th)

Natural Resources NAT

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) and (H.R.2238) (117th Cong.); market-based solutions for U.S. recycling systems and limiting fee-based approach for commodities with high recovery rates. Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 (S.1189). Recycling and Composting and Accountability Act (S. 1194). Advanced Recycling, ensure definition of recycling is maintained (No bill yet).

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2238 (118th), S. 1189 (118th), S. 984 (118th), S. 1194 (118th)

Agriculture AGR

Biomass - The need for carbon neutrality for forest biomass residuals so as to level the playing field with our global competitors. Farm Bill - Determination that forest derived biomass residuals be deemed carbon neutral (No bill yet).

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES