AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES

Advocated for policies identifying inbound travel as an economic priority, including urging the U.S. Department of State to take steps to greatly reduce visitor visa wait times to facilitate international business travel to the U.S.

Advocated in favor of expanding Association Health Plans. The Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2868), introduced in April by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Rick Allen (R-GA), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Bob Good (R-VA), would give employees of small employers and self-employed individuals with no employees much-needed access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage through AHPs.

Advocated that Senate leaders make an institutional commitment to increasing congressional staff diversity by establishing a bipartisan Senate Diversity and Inclusion Office.

Issue #1 Advocated for a FY25 LHHS Appropriations Report Language request to create a comprehensive database of postsecondary credentials, specifically certifications. Issue #2 Advocated for a FY25 MilConVA Appropriations Report Language request to study the prevalence of postsecondary credentials among veterans.

Issue #1: Advocated in favor of The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, reintroduced in the 118th Congress by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). The bill would allow individuals across the country to use their 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of certain workforce training and credentialing programs. Issue #2: Supported the Department of Labors proposed rulemaking on overtime rule that raises the minimum wage and implements overtime pay requirements. Issue #3: Advocated for HR 2621 Honoring Vocational Education Act.