INSPIRE BRANDS, INC.

Consideration of H.R.2788/S.1232 the "AMERICAN INVESTMENT IN MANUFACTURING ACT" that "makes permanent the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion for purposes of determining the income limitation on the tax deduction for business interest." Consideration of H.R.3938 the "BUILD IT IN AMERICA ACT" that address concerns of businesses regarding rising interest rates and limited deductions for research and experimental expenses. Consideration of H.R. 7024 the "TAX RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND WORKERS ACT" That allows taxpayers to delay the date on which they must begin deducting their domestic research or experimental research costs over a five-year period until 2026. Taxpayers may therefore expense such costs incurred between 2022-2026. The title extends the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion in determining the limitation of the business interest deduction. It also extends 100% bonus depreciation and increases the limitations on expensing of depreciable business assets.

Consideration of H.R.3734 the "ESSENTIAL WORKERS FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT ACT" that would "amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for an H-2C nonimmigrant classification, and for other purposes." Consideration of H.R.1325/S.255 the "ASYLUM SEEKER WORK AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2023" that "provides expedited work authorization to certain asylum applicants, specifically those who (1) entered the United States at a designated port of entry, or (2) have been continuously physically present in the United States since this bill's enactment."

Federal labor policies including wage, relief funding, and related matters impacting the restaurant industry. Consideration of H.J. Res.98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status (88 Fed. Reg. 73946 (October 27, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Federal labor policies including wage, relief funding, and related matters impacting the restaurant industry. Consideration of H.J. Res.98Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status (88 Fed. Reg. 73946 (October 27, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.