AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES for AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act of 2021 (H.R. 4547) provides statutory authority for certain short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans and association health plans. Updated AHP legislation is being drafted in the 118th Congress. ASAE is a member of the Coalition to Protect and Promote Association Health Plans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VEST | — |
Government Issues GOV
Advocated that Senate leaders make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VEST | — |
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 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VEST | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
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. ASAE is a founding member of the Professional Certification Coalition, which represents more than 100 organizations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VEST | — |
Insurance INS
Advocated in favor of legislation to create a federal backstop that will help cover losses resulting from a future pandemic or public health emergency. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (H.R. 5823) was reintroduced in November 2021 by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and would direct insurers to provide pandemic coverage for event cancellation losses, among other important provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY KATE KATE CUNNINGHAM | — |
| JEFF EVANS | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VEST | — |
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 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER VEST | — |
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.