AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Supported the Safeguarding America's Nonprofits Act (H.R. 10148), bipartisan legislation clarifying that exemption from federal income tax does not constitute the receipt of "federal financial assistance."

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 10148

TOU · Travel/Tourism

Advocated as part of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition for policies identifying inbound travel as an economic priority, including urging the Administration to modify visa processes to facilitate international business travel to the U.S.

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Supported implementation of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (H.R. 1477), which expands the use of 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and professional credentialing programs. Legislation included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4, 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1477, H.R. 1

INS · Insurance

Advocated as part of the Coalition to Protect and Promote Association Health Plans in support of H.R. 2528/S. 1847, the Association Health Plans Act, a bill that would expand access to Association Health Plans (AHPs) for small businesses and self-employed individuals.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2528, S. 1847

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Supported the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced in May by Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) would establish automatic continuing resolutions to keep the government operating while creating incentives for Congress to complete the appropriations process promptly.

GOV · Government Issues

Submitted comments on the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed overhaul of the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants. Comments oppose provisions that would restrict the allowability of membership dues, conference attendance, and periodical subscriptions under federal awards, changes that could significantly affect how grant recipients participate in association activities. Congress blocked a final OMB rule through December 11, 2026 as part of latest government funding bill.

FIN · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

Supported the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 4395), legislation to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), a critical federal program that helps protect the association community and broader economy against terrorism-related risks.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 4395