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Lobbying issues and bill citations
LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
The IBEW lobbied on general labor, wage, and workplace safety issues. The IBEW lobbied on labor standards. The IBEW lobbied on several bills that would impact IBEW members' rights in the workplace, including but not limited to: Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228, Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S. 2210); Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), and Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366).
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5408, S. 2228, S. 2210, H.R. 2262, H.R. 4366
RRR · Railroads
IBEW advocated for rail safety as it relates to IBEW railroaders.
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 protecting the tax treatment of healthcare, including opposing legislation that seeks to limit and harm employer-provided health insurance.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2671
HCR · Health Issues
The IBEW lobbied on provider payment and surprise medical bills issues raised by the No Surprises Enforcement Act (S. 2420 and H.R. 4710) The IBEW lobbied on ERISA preemption issues and other issues raised in the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (S. 2355), the Health Care Price Certainty for All Act (H.R. 9645), as well as the FAIR Act (H.R. 6837), dealing with fiduciary standards for health plan trustees.
Literal federal measure citations: S. 2420, H.R. 4710, S. 2355, H.R. 9645, H.R. 6837
RET · Retirement
The IBEW lobbied on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633), the GENIUS Act (S. 1582), and monitored legislative proposals seeking to annuitize defined-contribution employer retirement plans, which could impact IBEW members' retirement investments.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3633, S. 1582
ENG · Energy/Nuclear
The IBEW lobbied on permitting reform. The IBEW lobbied on data centers and energy.
TOR · Torts
The IBEW lobbied on several bills that would impact IBEW members' rights in the workplace related to employer liability, including, but not limited to: the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025 (H.R. 3548), the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act (H.R. 5437), and a possible reopening of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3548, H.R. 5437
TRA · Transportation
IBEW lobbied on labor standards in transportation-associated funding.
TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)
The IBEW lobbied on provisions of the USMCA to strengthen worker protections and raise worker wages. The IBEW lobbied on the unfair trade practices of foreign countries.
MAR · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
The IBEW lobbied on the American shipbuilding industry, including federal funding for shipbuilding and the SHIPs for America Act.
UTI · Utilities
The IBEW lobbied on Journeyman Lineworker Recognition Day.
GOV · Government Issues
The IBEW lobbied on protections for federal employees.
MAN · Manufacturing
The IBEW lobbied on domestic production of electric grid components. The IBEW lobbied on reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
