September 6, 2022 – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has released a government relations update on the legislative outlook for the fall and an update on labor issues regarding the NLRB continuing to aggressively pursue its pro-union agenda with rulemaking, case decisions, and a proposed radical change in the way the Board handles resolution of unfair labor practice (ULP) cases.
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The U.S. Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act on a party-line vote Sunday, sending the bill to the House of Representatives for a scheduled vote on Friday. The bill contains a range of incentives and tax credits to spur emissions-free energy, electric vehicles, nuclear power and clean hydrogen, among other things.
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Last week the U.S. Treasury Department announced new guidance to increase the ability of state, local, and tribal governments to use American Rescue Plan funds to boost the supply of affordable housing in their communities. Jerry Konter, NAHB Chairman, commended these steps taken by the Biden administration and Treasury Department.
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Last week the Department of Energy launched funding initiatives to support updated building codes and electric vehicles, saying the efforts will help slash greenhouse gas emissions.
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Testifying at a Senate Finance Committee hearing last week regarding the role of tax incentives in affordable housing, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that the housing affordability crisis is far-reaching and will require action on several fronts, not just the tax arena.
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On Friday, President Biden signed an executive order to establish an emergency board to handle an ongoing dispute between freight railroads and their unions over a new labor contract. The board’s formation averts a potential strike by union members.
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Last Thursday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia vs Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that federal regulators exceeded their authority in seeking to limit emissions from coal plants in a decision that curtails the executive branch’s authority to make policy actions on a range of issues without congressional direction.
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Last week President Biden signed into law a bipartisan bill that aims to reign in the container shipping industry in a bid to ease supply chain challenges at ports and lower costs of goods.
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On May 27 the White House and the U. S. Department of Transportation announced that Retired General Stephen R. Lyons, former Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, will be the new Port and Supply Chain Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruption Task Force.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the public comment period on the proposed rulemaking to enhance and standardize climate related disclosures until June 17, 2022. Specifically, these proposed amendments would require companies to provide certain ESG information in their registration statements and annual reports.
World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
