INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

General education about workforce issues and labor coordination regarding the Community Workforce Readiness Accelerator for Major Projects (RAMP) program, and to promote the furtherance of apprenticeship utilization and labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices.

TRA · Transportation

Seeking reintroduction of The Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, a bill requiring states to implement a corrosion management system that utilizes industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods for bridge construction, repair, and maintenance projects that receive federal assistance; and to ensure that certain aspects of bridge projects are carried out by certified contractors that provide appropriate training for their employees.

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

S.582 and H.R.20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to facilitate union organizing and to protect the right of workers to form and join a union.

Literal federal measure citations: S.582, H.R.20

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

General education and information sharing about the protection and implementation of tax credits for green energy development and jobs: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, Clean Fuel Production Credit, Second-Generation Biofuel Incentives, Advanced Energy Project Credit, Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit, Energy Investment Tax Credit, Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit.

IMM · Immigration

Seeking reintroduction of the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act," legislation to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements. Entire Bill. General education on the need for legislation that modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. General education on the importance of the expansion and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status countries and pathways to dealing with increased migrant surges.

EDU · Education

Seeking reintroduction of the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

H. Con. Res. 14, resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Literal federal measure citations: H. Con. Res. 14