Policy News - April 15, 2021 - Association for Enterprise Opportunity

Bills of Interest

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) introduced a bill to establish the Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy and strategic national manufacturing policy for the United States, to provide manufacturing and industrial perspective and advice to the President, to provide for a comprehensive survey and cross administration management of efforts to ensure global leadership in manufacturing critical to the long-term economic health and national security of the United States, and for other purposes.
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN-8) introduced a bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on small business concerns, and for other purposes.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-At Large) introduced a bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a loan repayment program for the HIV clinical and dental workforce, and for other purposes.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) introduced a bill to amend the Small Business Act to prevent predatory debt collectors from receiving paycheck protection program loans, and for other purposes.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL-5) introduced a bill to expand the use of E-Verify, to hold employers accountable, and for other purposes.
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL-13) introduced a bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the portion of wages and self-employment income subject to payroll taxes, and for other purposes.
Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-3) introduced a bill to establish an innovative mobility and technology deployment grants program, and for other purposes.
Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) introduced a bill to establish a program to increase small business awareness of, and participation in, Small Business Administration programs, and for other purposes.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) introduced a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the estate tax valuation of certain real property used in farming or other trades or businesses.
Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) introduced a bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to regularly submit to Congress a report on the Community Navigator pilot program, and for other purposes.
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA-5) introduced a bill to amend the Labor Management Relations Act to prohibit neutrality agreements, and for other purposes.

At The Agencies

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor issued the Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for the week ending in March 27.

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a statement by Secretary Marty Walsh on President Biden’s announcement of the American Jobs Plan.

The U.S. Department of Labor announces non-enforcement of Final Rule on Form T-1 Trust Annual Report Filing.

The U.S. Department of Labor released a Statement from U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on the March 2021 Employment Situation Report.

The U.S. Department of Labor announces relaunch of assistance initiative to ensure employers, others comply with labor-management reporting, disclosures.

The U.S. Department of Labor awards $725K to help at-risk workers overcome barriers to employment.

The U.S. Department of Labor issues guidance, model notices implementing American Rescue Plan’s COBRA premium assistance provisions.

The U.S. Department of Labor opens dialogue to ensure equity in employment for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities.

The U.S. Department of Labor released the Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for the week ending in April 3.

The U.S. Department of Labor Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh Addresses President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Discretionary Funding Request

U.S. Department of Treasury

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS Disburse 25 Million More Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Made in America Tax Plan Report.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Pens Op-Ed in Wall Street Journal.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Released a Statement by Secretary Yellen on the President’s FY22 Discretionary Funding Request.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Released a Statement on State Fiscal Recovery Funds and Tax Conformity.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Issued a readout on Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo Met Virtually with Racial and Economic Justice Leaders.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Issued Remarks from Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Virtual Legislative Summit.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Issued a Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the President’s Jobs Plan.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Issued a Readout of Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting on March 31, 2021.

U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce published a statement from Secretary Gina M. Raimondo on the Announced Candidacy of Doreen Bogdan-Martin for ITU Secretary-General.

The U.S. Department of Commerce released a statement from Secretary Gina M. Raimondo Statement on her Meeting with a Bipartisan Delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.