NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
NACD advocated against the reinstatement of the Superfund tax in H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as a pay-for. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed Congress in November and on November 15, the President signed the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. This package included a reinstatement of Superfund Taxes that NACD opposed. The Superfund Tax on chemicals is being sold as a fee on chemicals, but it is really a new tax on consumers. The 42 chemicals identified for taxation are the building blocks for a limitless number of goods, including steel, plastics, wood products, copper, cement, glass, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint and coatings, batteries, solar panels, soap and detergents, ceramics, textiles, semiconductors, water treatment, light bulbs, refrigerants, dental fillings, fireworks and consumer electronics. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also impede the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework by making the components of infrastructure more expensive-including clean energy building blocks such as renewable energy, advanced coatings, energy efficiency solutions and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also make U.S. manufacturers less competitive. Additionally, NACD advocated for full repeal of the Superfund Tax in 2022 as well as partial repeal/exclusion for specific chemicals not manufactured in the US. Legislation surrounding the regulation of ethylene oxide. Opposition to H.R. 314 - Communities and Environment First Act of 2021 introduced by Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) as it relates to an increased excise tax on ethylene, S. 984 - Break Free From Plastics Pollution Act of 2021 introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) as it relates to ethylene product classification, and H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) as it relates to ethylene product classification.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
NACD advocated against the reinstatement of the Superfund tax in H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as a pay-for. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed Congress in November and on November 15, the President signed the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. Unfortunately, this package included reinstatement of Superfund Taxes. The Superfund Tax on chemicals is being sold as a fee on chemicals, but it is really a new tax on consumers. The 42 chemicals identified for taxation are the building blocks for a limitless number of goods, including steel, plastics, wood products, copper, cement, glass, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint and coatings, batteries, solar panels, soap and detergents, ceramics, textiles, semiconductors, water treatment, light bulbs, refrigerants, dental fillings, fireworks and consumer electronics. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also impede the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework by making the components of infrastructure more expensive-including clean energy building blocks such as renewable energy, advanced coatings, energy efficiency solutions and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also make U.S. manufacturers less competitive. Additionally, NACD advocated for full repeal of the Superfund Tax in Q1 2022, as well as partial repeal/exclusion of certain chemicals not manufactured in the US. Legislation surrounding the regulation of ethylene oxide. Opposition to H.R. 314 - Communities and Environment First Act of 2021 introduced by Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA) as it relates to an increased excise tax on ethylene, S. 984 - Break Free From Plastics Pollution Act of 2021 introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) as it relates to ethylene product classification, and H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) as it relates to ethylene product classification. NACD advocated for legislation to be introduced that would require the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to conduct a review of any systemic decisions by ocean carriers to discriminate against maritime transport of hazmat. Ocean common carriers have continued to refuse service to imports of hazardous material shipments via maritime transport, possibly against the law. The draft bill text was included in the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that passed the Senate and House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Transportation TRA
Superfund Excise Tax Full or Partial Repeal - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act reinstatement of the Superfund excise tax led to NACD advocating for full or partial repeal of the Superfund excise tax. Additionally, NACD advocated for Congress to put pressure on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Treasury to issue additional guidance on the excise tax due to unclear initial guidance that left taxpayers guessing as to what should be taxed. The Superfund Tax on chemicals was sold as a fee on chemicals, but it is really a new tax on consumers. The 42 chemicals identified for taxation are the building blocks for a limitless number of goods, including steel, plastics, wood products, copper, cement, glass, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint and coatings, batteries, solar panels, soap and detergents, ceramics, textiles, semiconductors, water treatment, light bulbs, refrigerants, dental fillings, fireworks and consumer electronics. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also impede the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework by making the components of infrastructure more expensive-including clean energy building blocks such as renewable energy, advanced coatings, energy efficiency solutions and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also make U.S. manufacturers less competitive. NACD advocated for full repeal of the Superfund Tax in 2022, as well as partial repeal/exclusion of certain specific chemicals not manufactured in the US. NACD advocated for legislation to be introduced that would require the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to conduct a review of any systemic decisions by ocean carriers to discriminate against maritime transport of hazmat. Ocean common carriers have continued to refuse service to imports of hazardous material shipments via maritime transport, possibly against the law. The draft bill text was included in the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that passed the Senate and House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. NACD has advocated in support of H.R.4996 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 introduced by Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and S. 3580 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 - introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), legislation that would be the first update to federal regulations for the global ocean shipping industry since 1998. This legislation addresses the ongoing supply chain crisis and safeguards US imports and exporters from unfair trade practices. The bill would ensure a more competitive global ocean shipping industry, protect American businesses and consumers from price gouging, and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to reduce the United States longstanding trade imbalance with export-driven countries like China. H.R.4996 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 364-60 on December 8, 2021. S.3580 passed the Senate unanimously on March 31, 2022. The Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that passed the Senate was taken up and passed by the House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - NACD advocated for a full Surface Transportation Board to review and resolve issues related to rail. NACD advocated for rail reform as it relates to competitive switching and demurrage fees. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On March 20, 2021, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1745) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of eight original cosponsors (4 republicans and 4 democrats). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of seven original cosponsors (3 republicans, 3 democrats, and 1 independent) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 659). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
NACD advocates in opposition to the companion legislation S.420/H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021. The PRO Act passed the House in March of this year but has not moved forward in the Senate. Provisions in the PRO Act would force employers to provide their employees' personal information to labor groups without employee consent, infringe upon a worker's right to a secret ballot in union elections, and take away a worker's ability to work independently, especially in those working in the gig economy. NACD advocated against the inclusion of elements of the PRO Act in several pieces of legislation. NACD advocated against allowing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a vaccine mandate for private employers of 100 employees or more. To minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This binding ETS requires all businesses with 100 or more employees to adopt, implement, and enforce vaccination, testing, and safety protocols for their workforce. Employers must develop, implement, and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy or develop, implement, and enforce a policy allowing employees to elect to get vaccinated or to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering in the workplace. NACD advocated against this act of OSHA and any legislation that would allow OSHA the regulatory authority to do so because 1) OSHA did not offer the public any proper notice or provide sufficient opportunity to comment on this rule before it was finalized. Furthermore, the ETS would significantly expand OSHA's regulatory authority without clear congressional authorization, 2) While the initial ETS applied only to employers with 100 or more employees, OSHA s request for comments suggested that they would look to expand the ETS to smaller businesses in the future, 3) the testing alternative would be unworkable because of the lack of available tests, 4) the mandate would place an undue financial burden on NACD members, and 5) businesses have been significantly impacted by the effects of the pandemic and are working hard to retain their workforce amid ongoing staffing shortages, and this rule would only exacerbate this problem. NACD advocated in support of the Senate voting on December 8, 2021 to overturn the Biden administration's OSHA proposed rule that large private employers must require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested, or face losing their jobs using the Congressional Review Act. The vote was 52-48, with two Democrats joining all Republicans to overturn the regulation. Legislation that serves, as a solution to the Multiemployer Pension Solvency Crisis, creating a new administration within the Treasury Department to issue loans to plans with (a) critical and declining, (b) critical, or (c) insolvent status. While generally supporting an immediate resolution of the crisis as well as moving the debate to the Senate, NACD is in opposition to bills that do not address underlying structural issues impacting Multi-employer pensions. Legislation that would bring the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) into the 21st century by updating the definition of employee, conforming the definition of employee with other New Deal era statutes that already apply a common-law definition for the term, and reconciling the FLSA with more recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Legislation that would (a) force companies to turn over personally identifying information such as addresses, contact information, and shift information on employees to unions, (b) shorten the amount of time businesses would have to prepare for union certifying elections (c) modify the tests for independent-contractor and joint-employer to definitions not consistent with current employment trends, and make many other changes to labor and employment law that would be better debated individually. NACD is in opposition to this bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Roads/Highway ROD
NACD advocated for legislation to be introduced that would require the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to conduct a review of any systemic decisions by ocean carriers to discriminate against maritime transport of hazmat. Ocean common carriers have continued to refuse service to imports of hazardous material shipments via maritime transport, possibly against the law. The draft bill text was included in the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that passed the Senate and House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. NACD has advocated in support of H.R.4996 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 introduced by Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and S. 3580 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 - introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), legislation that would be the first update to federal regulations for the global ocean shipping industry since 1998. This legislation addresses the ongoing supply chain crisis and safeguards US imports and exporters from unfair trade practices. The bill would ensure a more competitive global ocean shipping industry, protect American businesses and consumers from price gouging, and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to reduce the United States longstanding trade imbalance with export-driven countries like China. H.R.4996 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 364-60 on December 8, 2021. S.3580 passed the Senate unanimously on March 31, 2022. The Senate-passed version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 was taken up and passed by the House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - NACD advocated for a full Surface Transportation Board to review and resolve issues related to rail. NACD advocated for rail reform as it relates to competitive switching and demurrage fees. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On March 20, 2021, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1745) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of eight original cosponsors (4 republicans and 4 democrats). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of seven original cosponsors (3 republicans, 3 democrats, and 1 independent) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 659). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs. NACD has supported S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act that passed the Senate in June and included an amendment that would allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the GSP program through January 1, 2027, and an MTB with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD is advocating for the House of Representatives to take up the Senate legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The GSP, established by the Trade Act of 1974, provides duty relief on products from participating developing countries to promote economic development. NACD supports either a short-term renewal with a clean extension of the program while negotiations continue or a long-term retroactive renewal of GSP. NACD supports S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program through January 1, 2027. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes GSP reauthorization and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. NACD opposes H.R. 3975, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), that would extend GSP from its current expiration on Dec. 31, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, but it includes sections NACD opposes such as the bill updates the parameters that countries must meet in order to participate in GSP, including labor criteria and environmental standards, among other provisions. Countries participating in GSP would need to prove that they: abide by internationally recognized human rights; enforce environmental laws; combat corruption; and enact economic policies that help lift individuals out of poverty. Additionally, H.R. 3975 would require the president to conduct an annual compliance assessment of GSP beneficiary countries. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative and deputy undersecretary of Labor for international affairs would be required to conduct an annual assessment of worker benefits in beneficiary countries, including gender-based protections. Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) - The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, also a tariff relief program, expired on December 31, 2020. The MTB is a trade program facilitated by the U.S. International Trade Commission that provides duty relief on imports that cannot be domestically produced. NACD supported the retroactive renewal of the MTB. NACD supported S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, that passed the Senate on June 8, 2021, and includes an amendment, the Trade Act of 2021, which would, among other things, allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD supports H.R. 4037, introduced by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), which includes MTB renewal and is closely based on the framework of the Senate's Crapo-Wyden bill-turned-amendment, S. 1260. China Section 301 tariffs - USTR has implemented three China import tariff lists. List 1 and 2 remain in effect, and List 3 has been projected to go from 10% to 25%. NACD supports legislation to remove these import tariffs. NACD has supported S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act that passed the Senate in June and included an amendment that would allow tariff relief via a multi-year renewal of the GSP program through January 1, 2027, and an MTB with duty suspensions valid through December 31, 2023. NACD is advocating for the House of Representatives to take up the Senate legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Homeland Security HOM
NACD advocated for the strengthing of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure through a public-private partnership that has liability protections for the private sector. NACD advocated for the inclusion of chemical distribution facilities in the definition of covered critical infrastructure as it relates to drone policy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
NACD advocated for legislation to be introduced that would require the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to conduct a review of any systemic decisions by ocean carriers to discriminate against maritime transport of hazmat. Ocean common carriers have continued to refuse service to imports of hazardous material shipments via maritime transport, possibly against the law. The draft Senate bill text was included in the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 that passed the Senate and House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. NACD has advocated in support of H.R.4996 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 introduced by Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and S. 3580 - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 - introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), legislation that would be the first update to federal regulations for the global ocean shipping industry since 1998. This legislation addresses the ongoing supply chain crisis and safeguards US imports and exporters from unfair trade practices. The bill would ensure a more competitive global ocean shipping industry, protect American businesses and consumers from price gouging, and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to reduce the United States longstanding trade imbalance with export-driven countries like China. H.R.4996 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 364-60 on December 8, 2021. S.3580 passed the Senate unanimously on March 31, 2022. The Senate-passed version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 was taken up and passed by the House in 2Q 2022 and signed into law by President Biden on June 16, 2022. Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - NACD advocated for a full Surface Transportation Board to review and resolve issues related to rail. NACD advocated for rail reform as it relates to competitive switching and demurrage fees. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On March 20, 2021, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1745) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of eight original cosponsors (4 republicans and 4 democrats). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of seven original cosponsors (3 republicans, 3 democrats, and 1 independent) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 659). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
NACD advocated against the reinstatement of the Superfund tax in H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as a pay-for. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed Congress in November 2021 and on November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. This package included a reinstatement of Superfund Taxes that NACD opposed. The Superfund Tax on chemicals is being sold as a fee on chemicals, but it is really a new tax on consumers. The 42 chemicals identified for taxation are the building blocks for a limitless number of goods, including steel, plastics, wood products, copper, cement, glass, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint and coatings, batteries, solar panels, soap and detergents, ceramics, textiles, semiconductors, water treatment, light bulbs, refrigerants, dental fillings, fireworks and consumer electronics. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also impede the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework by making the components of infrastructure more expensive-including clean energy building blocks such as renewable energy, advanced coatings, energy efficiency solutions and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also make U.S. manufacturers less competitive. Additionally, NACD advocated to repeal the excise tax completely or for specific chemicals not manufactured in the US.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
Unemployment UNM
Maintaining Standard Business Deductions - NACD advocated for the legislation requiring the Internal Revenue Service to reverse the step they had taken of determining that companies that use Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to cover normally deductible expenses would no longer be able to do so. NACD, like much of congress, opposes the IRS decision on the grounds that it largely weakens the impact of the aid.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC R BYER | — |
| DOUGLAS ALLAN LEIGH | — |
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