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Save the Date: NAED Congressional Fly In 2013 Save the Date: NAED Congressional Fly In 20134/23/2013
Proposed Federal Budgets and Electrical Distributors The House, Senate, and President Obama have all presented budget “blueprints” this year. The House passed Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget plan on March 21, and the Senate passed a plan presented by Budget Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) on March 22.4/23/2013
Spotlight Legislation: Metal Theft Prevention Act NAED last month announced its support for the Metal Theft Prevention Act, a bill intended to reduce metal (including copper) theft, partly by making it more difficult for thieves to sell their metal at scrap yards. The Act was introduced on February 27, 2013 in both the House and Senate.4/23/2013
Writing Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds Writing a message for the “letters to the editor” section of your local newspaper, or writing an article for the newspaper’s opinion page are great ways to express your stance on an issue to your elected officials. 4/23/2013
NAED Supports Metal Theft Prevention Act The National Association of Electrical Distributors today announces their support of the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 cosponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Representative Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.).4/5/2013
Issue Alert: Senate Passes Marketplace Fairness Amendment The Senate on Friday passed an amendment to the fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution to implement S. 336, the Marketplace Fairness Act. 3/27/2013
Issue Alert: New Legal Advisory on the SEC's Final Rule on Conflict Materials The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its final rule regarding conflict materials (tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold).3/15/2013
NAED Joins Marketplace Fairness Coalition in Support of New Bill NAED has joined the Marketplace Fairness Coalition in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013. The Coalition is comprised of businesses of every size, sector, and channel of product distribution, located in every state throughout the country.2/18/2013
REINS Act Reintroduced in the U.S. House The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, or REINS Act, was re-introduced in the House of Representatives on January 23, 2013 by Congressman Todd Young of Indiana. Find out what this means for you.2/13/2013
What Does the NLRB Ruling Mean for You? Find out how the National Labor Relations Board Ruling will affect your company.2/6/2013
Legislators to Watch in the 113th Congress Webinar Two Days Left to Register for a Free Webinar on Jan. 24th at 10 a.m. CST1/18/2013
Spotlight Legislation - Online Sales Tax Three bills were introduced in the last session of Congress that would allow states to require “remote sellers” to collect sales tax; although no bill was passed, the issue seems to be gaining support and it will likely be re-introduced in the new session of Congress. 1/18/2013
NAED Legislative Agenda - Winter 2013 Update NAED Government Affairs has been following several bills that could impact your business. 1/18/2013
Government by Crisis We’ve survived the fiscal cliff crisis and are now careening towards the debt ceiling crisis, which, you may recall, we also faced in 2011. We’ve known we would face this “crisis” since then. In fact, part of the negotiating in the last debt ceiling crisis was the timing of this next installment of the crisis. If the timing of a crisis is predictable, can you still call it a crisis? 1/18/2013
Fiscal Cliff Deal Passes in Senate House Action on "The American Tax Relief Act of 2012" Likely Tuesday1/2/2013
Issue Alert: Tax Hikes on Small Business This tax hike could have devastating impacts on the nearly 60% of NAED members - and countless other small businesses around the country...12/3/2012
Spotlight Legislation - Estate Tax A recent survey from NAM found that one-third of small business owners will have to sell or liquidate part of their companies to pay estate taxes. Are you fully informed on the details of the Federal Estate Tax? 11/26/2012
Get Ready for the Fiscal Cliff At the end of 2012, a number of changes to tax law are scheduled to take effect or expire, the net result of which will be an increase in taxes equivalent to three and a half percent of the US gross domestic product. Find out what might happen if Congress does nothing before December 31, 2012.11/26/2012
NAED Legislative Agenda - Winter 2012 Update Check out this quick update on several bills that could impact your business and what you can do to impact those issues.11/26/2012
NAED's Blueprint for Economic Growth Have you downloaded NAED's Blueprint for Economic Growth document? Gain access to the important policy highlights! 11/19/2012
Spotlight Legislation - Fiscal Cliff Despite a looming $560 billion mix of spending cuts and tax hikes (known collectively as the “fiscal cliff”) scheduled to go into law at the end of the year, policymakers and congressional staff tell us not to expect any “grand bargain” on taxes prior to the election. 9/6/2012
NAED Legislative Agenda - Fall 2012 Update Check out this quick update on several bills that could impact your business and what you can do to impact those issues.9/6/2012
Congressional Fly-In Grows in its Second Year NAED’s second Congressional Fly-In, held in July in Washington, D.C., successfully established solid relationships between NAED members and congressman that have already proven to be beneficial during this election period.9/6/2012
Get Out the Vote! Let NAED help you "Get Out The Vote" during this important election season!9/6/2012
NAED Legislative Agenda - Summer Update NAED Government Affairs has been following several bills that could impact your business. Here are the updates...6/20/2012
Host a Meet & Greet with Your Elected Official Did you know that elected officials are more than happy to come to your company meet and greet provides your company with an opportunity to develop relationships with elected officials.6/20/2012
Spotlight Legislation - LIFO Repeal LIFO is on the table in Washington again, and it's an issue that will deeply impact many of our companies. 6/20/2012
Spotlight Legislation - REINS Act In each NAED Government Affairs Newsletter, our NAED Government Affairs Policy Committee Chair, Clarence Martin, puts the spotlight on a piece of legislation that has a high level of impact to the electrical distribution industry. This edition focuses on the REINS Act.12/6/2011
Congressional Fly-In Gives Members a Chance to Talk Industry Issues on Capitol Hill NAED’s first Congressional Fly-In, held in September in Washington, D.C., gave members a chance to discuss industry issues one-on-one with senators, representatives, and legislative staff. In nearly 100 meetings on the Hill, NAED members discussed issues impacting their businesses, including preserving the last in, first out (LIFO) inventory valuation; limiting federal regulations on business; repealing the estate tax; supporting energy tax incentives; and promoting electric vehicle infrastructure development. 12/6/2011
2011 Legislative Session Recap According to the legislative calendar, Congress is getting ready to head home for the Holidays. However, members are feeling pressure to stick around until they “tie up” some fairly critical “loose ends.”12/6/2011
NAED Legislative Agenda Fall Update NAED Government Affairs has been following several bills that could impact your business. Make sure your voice is heard on these issues by calling, sending letters, and setting up meetings with members of Congress. Here are the updates...12/6/2011
NAED Hosts Successful 2011 Congressional Fly-In Event The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is pleased to announce that its inaugural Congressional Fly-In was a success. The event took place September 7-8, 2011 in Washington, D.C. 9/12/2011
NAED Legislative Agenda Update The Senate and the House are both on recess, and are not expected to convene again until after the Labor Day holiday. NAED Government Affairs has been following several bills that could impact your business. Here are the updates...8/15/2011
Follow Us on Twitter! NAED Government Affairs wants you to get social by following us on Twitter: @NAEDGovtAction. 8/15/2011
The Next Steps in the Debt Debate After months of talks, Congress passed a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling earlier this month. The measure passed with a 269-161 vote in the House and a 74-26 vote in the Senate. President Obama signed the bill into law shortly after the Senate approved it. So what’s next for the debt debate? 8/15/2011
Spotlight Legislation In each NAED Government Affairs Newsletter, our NAED Government Affairs Policy Committee Chair, Clarence Martin, puts the spotlight on a piece of legislation that has a high level of impact to the electrical distribution industry. This edition focuses on LIFO.8/15/2011
Don't Miss the 2011 NAED Congressional Fly-In NAED’s Congressional Fly-In will take place September 7-8 in Washington, D.C. The cutoff date to guarantee accommodations and the group rate at the Phoenix Park Hotel for this event has been extended to August 22.8/15/2011
Congress Wants to Hear From Job Creators What would make it easier for your company to conduct business? Lawmakers are taking a look at the impacts that federal regulations have on businesses and the economy. The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has asked business leaders to report their concerns directly to Congress. 5/16/2011
Repeal of the 1099 Mandate Signed Into Law On April 14, 2011, President Obama signed H.R. 4 into law, repealing Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. After several attempts last year, the 112th Congress voted to fully eliminate the costly and complex Form 1099 reporting requirement from the new health care law.4/15/2011
Key NAED Issues in the President's FY 2012 Budget Proposal President Obama has released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2012. There are several items regarding taxes and energy included in this proposal that NAED Government Affairs will be tracking.2/21/2011
Government Affairs Policy Committee Meets in Washington Members of the NAED Government Affairs Policy Committee met last week in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with NAW's annual meeting. 2/10/2011
Invite Elected Officials to Visit Your Company Building a relationship with your members of Congress is key to having your voice heard on Capitol Hill. One great way to get the lines of communication flowing is by inviting your U.S. Senator or Representative to tour your facility in their state or district. A site visit allows the elected official to learn more about your business and the industry, and presents you with an opportunity to discuss the issues that concern you the most. 7/22/2010
Tools for Going Grassroots Are you familiar with all of the tools available through our government affairs website, www.NAED.Org/TellCongress? Our website makes it easy for you to take grassroots action on the issues that matter to your business and the industry. 7/22/2010
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