BIFMA INTERNATIONAL for BIFMA
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Supported S. 1660, legislation to make California's formaldehyde rule (the "CARB Rule") for composite wood products nationwide. Opposed implementation of USDA Biomass Program which threatens the US wood fiber supply for makers of composite panels and other products until existing industries are exempt. Briefed US Army Installation Management Command and 30 agencies in an OFEE SAMM meeting on BIFMA's Furniture Sustainability Standard.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Signed the Government Withholding Relief Coalition letters to Rep. Robert Andrews, Rep. Mike Conaway, other Members of the Defense Acquisition Reform Panel, and all Members of Congress expressing opposition to 3% withholding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRADLEY PETER MILLER | — |
Government Issues GOV
Spoke with EPA, OFEE, and GSA about Executive Order 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance" and how BIFMA's Sustainability Standard could help. Submitted comments to GSA's Emile Monette on role of vendors in the new Executive Order. Worked with OFEE to update BIFMA's information on the FedCenter website.
| 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.