INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

The IBEW lobbied to support fair labor standards and working conditions for IBEW members.

HCR · Health Issues

The IBEW lobbied on the ERISA preemption issues around the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform and vision and dental benefits, specifically H.R. 1521.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1521

RRR · Railroads

The IBEW lobbied to support safer conditions on the rail and for surrounding communities. Advocated for the integration of systems and other items relating to safety. The IBEW lobbied for increased investments in rail electrification projects to promote sustainable and energy-efficient transportation infrastructure investments. Lastly, IBEW advocated for the integration of systems and other items relating to rail safety.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

The IBEW lobbied on H.R. 2671, the Tax Fairness for Workers Act, which seeks to restore the tax deduction for union dues and equipment that was eliminated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. The IBEW lobbied on preserving the employer deduction for health care benefits.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2671

TEC · Telecommunications

The IBEW lobbied on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) and the implementation of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program provided under the IIJA. Lobbies against H.R. 1870, the so-called SPEED for BEAD Act. The IBEW lobbied against H.R. 4, the Recissions Act of 2025, which cuts over $1 billion in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1870, H.R. 4

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

The IBEW lobbied on reconciliation issues pertaining to the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). Specifically, H.R. 1, which impacted many clean energy provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1

DEF · Defense

The IBEW lobbied for the procurement of IBEW-built nuclear submarines. Highlighted the potential strategic advantages and economic benefits that would arise from choosing domestically produced nuclear submarines, ensuring the nation's security while supporting skilled jobs within the IBEW workforce.

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

The IBEW lobbied on issues relating to permitting reform, especially as they relate to electric transmission.

RET · Retirement

The IBEW lobbied against H.R. 2988, which could negatively impact the investment of IBEW members' retirement investments.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2988