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IMM · Immigration

Immigration reform and proposals. Visa worker programs, including H2B cap relief. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Asylum reform. Legal Pathways for Workers initiative. DACA/Dreamers. H.R. 4393, Dignity Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5494, H.R. 4393

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Extension/enhancement of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and ERTC refund improvements. Tax rates, including corporate, individual, small business, and proposed cap on 199A. Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), estate tax, capital gains, and step-up basis. IRS tax enforcement, and ERTC refund improvements. FICA tax tip credit. Bonus depreciation. Business meals deduction. Full expensing deduction. S. 213, Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Estate and gift tax. H.R. 1177, Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act. Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (SITCA) program. S. 129, No Tax on Tips Act. S. 559, AIMM Act. S. 187, ALIGN Act. H.R. 996/S. 400, Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act. Deductibility of meals provided to employees. Business SALT deduction. Charitable contributions, including charitable deduction floor for corporations. H.R. 1753, Community News and Small Business Support Act. H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tax provisions. H.R. 1301/S. 587, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 213, H.R. 1177, S. 129, S. 559, S. 187, H.R. 996, S. 400, H.R. 1753, H.R. 1, H.R. 1301, S. 587

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. Paid leave legislative proposals. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. Working Families Flexibility Act (draft legislation). H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. Heat Workforce Standards Act (draft legislation). H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Murphy and Scott Mayer to National Labor Relations Board.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2312, H.R. 5494, H.R. 4366, S. 844, H.R. 20, H.R. 2952, H.R. 3545, H.R. 5408, S. 844, H.R. 5267

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Trade policies and tariffs, including foreign import bans.

FOO · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

Food safety, labeling, pricing, and packaging issues. Food and nutrition policy. Proposed illegal fishing legislation. S. 835, Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill. FDA Traceability Rule. Make America Healthy Again proposals.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 835

CSP · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Data privacy issues and legislative proposals, including comprehensive federal data privacy legislation. Credit Card Competition Act (amendment to S. 1582). S. 836, Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act. American Privacy Rights Act (draft legislation). S. 1582, GENIUS Act. Swipe fees. Visa lawsuit. H.R. 3074/S. 1525, America Data Privacy and Protection Act.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1582, S. 836, S. 1582, H.R. 3074, S. 1525