PRINTING UNITED ALLIANCE

ADV · Advertising

Advertising Tax Deduction: Advocating for the preservation of the current federal tax treatment of print advertising as an ordinary and necessary business expense, fully deductible in the year it is spent.

APP · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles

Extended Producer Responsibility; Forced Labor Regulations; Tariffs and Trade; Fast Fashion; Sustainability

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Advocating for the following bills: The Prove It Act of 2025 (H.R. 1163/S. 495), which requires federal agencies to analyze the impact of their regulatory action and limit these impacts for small entities. Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act of 2025 (S. 351), which would accelerate waste elimination and expand sustainable materials management. Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) of 2025 (H.R. 2145), which would increase federal investments in local recycling systems and improve consumer access to recycling services. Advocating for: The introduction of federal Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that recognizes regional differences across the U.S., exempts highly recycled materials, such as paper and paper products, includes provisions for small business protections, and enhances recycling infrastructure and supports advanced recycling solutions. A more balanced and effective regulatory system.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1163, S. 495, S. 351, H.R. 2145

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Advocating for the following bills: The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act of 2025 (H.R. 1151/S. 756), to support workforce development through the expansion of 529s from college savings plans to career savings plans. The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 (S. 1158) to provide employees with more flexibility in managing their work-life balance. The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act (H.R. 1827 / S. 847) to amend the IRC of 1986 to expand the employer-provided childcare credit and the dependent care assistance exclusion. The reintroduction and passage of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act to support formerly incarcerated Americans in rejoining the workforce. Advocating for Congress to maintain strong oversight of key regulators-including OSHA, WHD, EEOC, and NLRB-to ensure worker protections without unnecessary burdens on employers. Advocating for an update to the BLS NAICS codes to accurately reflect the scope of the printing industry.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1151, S. 756, S. 1158, H.R. 1827, S. 847

MAN · Manufacturing

Advocating for: The Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703/S. 213) to make Section 199A, the 20% small business tax deduction, permanent. Preservation of the 21% corporate tax rate. The American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1990) to restore full R&D expensing, retroactive to 2022, to preserve Americas leadership in R&D and innovation. Make permanent the ability for manufacturers to immediately expense 100% of the cost of capital equipment purchases, allowing them to drive economic growth and job creation. Support manufacturers efforts to get job-creating projects off the ground by returning the U.S. to an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) standard for interest deductibility.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 703, S. 213, H.R. 1990

SMB · Small Business

Advocating for making Section 199A, the 20% small business tax deduction, permanent. Opposing costly and burdensome regulations impacting small businesses.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Advocating for the preservation of the current federal tax treatment of print advertising as an ordinary and necessary business expense, fully deductible in the year it is spent. Advocating for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703/S. 213) to make the 20% small business tax deduction permanent. Preserve the 21% corporate tax rate and ensure Main Street does not shoulder a larger than necessary tax burden by exploring ways to more closely align the tax treatment of C-Corps and S-Corps. Advocating for the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1990) to restore full R&D expensing, retroactive to 2022, to preserve Americas leadership in R&D and innovation. Make permanent the ability for manufacturers to immediately expense 100% of the cost of capital equipment purchases, allowing them to drive economic growth and job creation. Support manufacturers efforts to get job-creating projects off the ground by returning the U.S. to an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) standard for interest deductibility.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 703, S. 213, H.R. 1990

POS · Postal

Advocating for: The USPS SERVES US Act (H.R. 3004) which would empower the Postal Regulatory Commission with a clear mandate to protect the public interest and hold the USPS accountable for efficiency and service performance. No Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Act, which would prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from implementing the RTO plan or any similar initiative that the Postal Regulatory Commission concludes would negatively affect rural communities. (Bill No. not assigned yet)

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3004

PHA · Pharmacy

Advocating for the reintroduction of the Patients Right to Know Their Medication Act, which requires the information to be provided in printed form.

FIN · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

Opposing The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025 (H.R. 2441), which allows financial companies to default investors into e-delivery, which would disenfranchise millions of people by ignoring the consumer's choice of printed communications.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2441

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Advocating for the passage of the Trade Review Act of 2025 (S. 1272), which would reestablish limits on the presidents ability to impose unilateral tariffs without the approval of Congress. Advocating for tariff removal of Section 232 tariffs and quotas on steel and aluminum and Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. Advocating for an efficient and transparent exclusion process.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1272