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Lobbying issues and bill citations
TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)
- Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284) - Support bill which aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs laws and deter trade fraud, particularly concerning customs violations and unfair trade practices. - Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 (H.R.1548/S.691/) - Support bill that updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat Chinas anti-free market trade practices. - Protecting American Industry & Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869) - Support bill which sets up a structure to criminally prosecute serious trade crimes. - Tariffs and Section 232 - Steel and Aluminum tariffs - highlighted dumping and transshipment issues related to iron castings.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1284, H.R.1548, S.691, H.R. 1869
ENG · Energy/Nuclear
GRID Power Act - (H.R. 1047/S.465) - The bill would enable grid operators to expedite consideration of power generation projects that improve the reliability of the electric grid. Need for Permitting Reform
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1047, S.465
LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
OSHA's Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
ENV · Environment/Superfund
Rebalance Regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness including need to revise the Environmental Protection Agencys PM2.5. Prove It Act of 2025 - H.R.1163/ S. 495 - Support bill to ease regulatory burden on small manufacturers by requiring agencies to evaluate impact on and consider input from small businesses throughout the regulation process. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R.3898 - Support modernization of regulatory authorities under the Clean Water Act-reforms that are critical to metalcasters ability to build and expand. Investing in water infrastructure that will support manufacturing growth and public health
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1163, S. 495, H.R.3898
MAN · Manufacturing
- Support Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (HR 4746) - would limit the scope of permitting reviews and restrain legal challenges for projects under the National Environmental Policy Act - eliminates costly delays that plague the current permitting process. - Support Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act, or DOMINANCE Act ,H.R.7037, which would create new offices and high-level positions to boost mineral diplomacy and counter Chinas supply chain dominance. Directs U.S. to work with allies and partners to fortify supply chains and boost domestic production of critical minerals.
Literal federal measure citations: HR 4746, H.R.7037
TRA · Transportation
Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill - AFS continuing robust investment levels for federal infrastructure, enhancing project delivery, improving operations and maintenance, as well as developing long-term solutions for Highway Trust Fund solvency
HOU · Housing
Support ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 (S.2621) - this package aimed at increasing housing supply and improving affordability and access to housing.
Literal federal measure citations: S.2621
