GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA for GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Small Business SMB
H.R. 863 and S. 1809, the "Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2015". This bill will simplify compliance with the Affordable Care Act for golf courses that hire seasonal workers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND New | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
S. 1140 - Federal Water Quality Protection Act H.R. 1732 - the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act H.J. Res. 59 and S.J. Res. 22 - WOTUS Congressional Disapproval Resolution These bills would withdraw the EPA's Waters of the U.S. Rule and require agencies to develop another rule. This rule significantly expands the scope of the CWA. This new rule would add numerous regulatory burdens on golf courses that could impact their bottom lines and cause a loss of jobs. S. 1500 - Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 897 - the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 These bills would eliminate the EPAs Clean Water Act NPDES pesticide general permits for aquatic pesticide applications in, over or near waters of the U.S.. The permits add regulatory burdens on golf courses that could impact their bottom lines and put courses under threat of citizen action lawsuits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND | — |
| CHAVA MCKEEL | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S. 2707 and H.R. 4773, the "Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act". This legislation would overturn the overtime rule proposed by the Department of Labor. H.R. 863 and S. 1809, the "Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2015". This bill will simplify compliance with the Affordable Care Act for golf courses that hire seasonal workers. H.R. 5634, the "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017". This legislation includes provisions extending the returning worker exemptions for those coming into the U.S. under the H-2B Visa program. Continued oversight of the H-2B program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT HELLAND | — |
| CHAVA MCKEEL | — |
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