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Support of Paul Roberti to Lead U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) PHMSA Reauthorization Support for the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) and damage prevention language in Section 18. Support for the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975) and damage prevention language in Section 211. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Deployment (GRID) Power Act (H.R. 1047) The National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015) Support for FERC nominees. Feedback on data center construction, development and power needs. Permit Reform: Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.

BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program Support for the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security (SUCCESS) for BEAD Act, (H.R. 6920/S. 3565) Rural Utility Service (RUS), Rural Development Opportunity Fund Support for Arielle Roth to lead NTIA Permit Reform: Support of Katherine Scarlett to serve as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) (H.R. 4776) Support for provisions of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure for Today (PERMIT) (H.R. 3898) Support for the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), which eliminates the need for separate state-issued Clean Water Act Section 401 quality certification. Support for ongoing regulatory efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency to clarify Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) language defining the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act consistent with the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Sackett v. EPA (2023). Support for the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act (S. 1355). Support for Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573). Sharing of comments on Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) proposed rule, Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules 90 Fed. Reg. 40295 (August 19, 2025). Monitoring of federal agency NEPA reform regulations and comments, in general.

Budget Reconciliation (OBBBA, H.R. 1) Small Business Deduction Permanent Permanent Estate Tax Relief Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation Revive Expensing of R&D Costs Eliminate tax on Overtime for American Workers Expand 529 Accounts for Skilled Trades Training Clean Energy Tax Credits

Support for the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R.2126/S.1064). Support for repeal of President Biden EO 14063 and related FAR rule. Opposition to project labor agreement mandates/preferences in Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits related to Biden administration's U.S. Treasury (Reg.) Title: Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements (RIN 1545-BQ62) Concerns with June 12, 2025, OMB memo M-25-29, Titled: Use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Construction Projects - Amendments to OMB Memorandum M-24-06 Support for Executive Order 14236, Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. Opposition to aspects of Executive Order 14126, Investing in America and Investing in American Workers, signed Sept. 6, 2024. Opposition to Biden Executive Order 14119, Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums, signed March 6, 2024. Support for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Nominees Mayer and Murphy, and NLRB GC Nominee Carey. Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/S. 844) and Sen. Hawley's pro-labor organizing legislation. Opposition to Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20/S. 852). Opposition to the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.2613/H.R.4896.) Support for Senate HELP Committee legislative labor reforms, in general. Support for the Employee Rights Act (H.R. 4154/S. 2984). Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2952) Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Support for the Modern Worker Empowerment Act (H.R. 1319) Support for Independent Contractor reform, in general Support for Brittany Panuccio for EEOC Commissioner. Concerns with OSHA rule on heat. Workforce Development, in general. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting expansion of 529 accounts to workforce development and apprenticeship programs and materials. Support for tax reform in OBBBA supporting Workplace Pell Grant Expansion to short term programs. Support for government-registered apprenticeship and apprenticeship reforms. Support for Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Support for Henry Mack III to run U.S. DOL's Employment and Training Administration.

Apprenticeships Workforce Development Short-Term Pell Grants in OBBBA and work of AHEAD committee Expansion of 529 Accounts for workforce development and apprenticeship programs

The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734)

Support for the Prove it Act of 2025 (H.R. 425/S. 100).