GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

1. Re-write of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 2. Efforts to secure language in the Farm Bill which would prohibit local governments from regulating pesticides. 3. Efforts to secure funding for turfgrass research in the Farm Bill. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in. 4. S. 1907/H.R. 3783, the "Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025", which would create a uniform definition of plant biostimulants.

Efforts to secure additional H-2B Visa cap relief in the FY26 Appropriations process. Develop one-pager regarding same for additional grass roots lobbying, including upcoming congressional fly-in.

1. H.R. 1583 the "PAR Act", which amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from the list of uses from which certain proceeds cannot be used. 2. Re-introduction of the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act", which provides a tax credit for businesses that either purchase zero-emission lawn, garden and landscape equipment or retrofit their existing gas-powered equipment. 3. S.1144/H.R.2369, the "Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2025"(PHIT Act)which would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.

Efforts to secure congressional sponsorship of resolution commemorating GCSAA's upcoming 100 year anniversary.