INTERNATIONAL PAPER for INTERNATIONAL PAPER

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

ITACS; Market Access Opportunities & Challenges. U.S. Supply chain; general business concerns, importance of exports. Deforestation issues and Lacey Act implementation. Sustainable trade and circular economy negotiations at World Trade Organization. FOREST Act of 2023 (S.3371). Sustainability. European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) - Implementation concerns and business impacts.

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

Bills named: S. 3371 (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). Tax Relief for American Families and Wokers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, implementation of business tax provisions (P.L. 117-169).

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2406 (118th), S. 1232 (118th), H.R. 2788 (118th), H.R. 2673 (118th), H.R. 7024 (118th), S. 866 (118th), S. 1117 (118th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

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

Contacted: Energy, Dept of

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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

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 #) and efforts to improve supply chain fluidity. SHIP IT Act (H.R.471). EPA petition regarding zero-emission locomotives. Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071)(no bill # for house). Potential Impact of East/Gulf Coast Labor-management negotiations on exports.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Federal Maritime Commission

Bills named: S. 2071 (118th), H.R. 1836 (118th), H.R. 471 (118th), H.R. 3013 (118th), H.R. 3372 (118th), H.R. 2367 (118th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

A stronger Workforce for America Act, Provisions to grow pipeline of manufacturing workforce (H.R.6655). Senate discussion draft of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization (no bill #).

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 6655 (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: S. 984 (118th), H.R. 2238 (118th), S. 1194 (118th), S. 1189 (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, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467); Determination that forest derived biomass residuals be deemed carbon neutral.

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

Bills named: H.R. 8467 (118th)