INTERNATIONAL PAPER

A stronger Workforce for America Act, Provisions to grow pipeline of manufacturing workforce (H.R.6655). Senate discussion draft of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization (no bill #).

American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023 (H.R.2673) make the immediate R&D expensing retroactive to 2022 and permanent. American Innovation and Jobs Act (S. 866) make the immediate R&D expensing retroactive to 2022 and permanent. American Investment in Manufacturing Act (H.R.2788) (S.1232) support reinstatement of the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) measure. Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act (H.R.2406) (S.1117), support making expensing for American investments in machinery and equipment permanent. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) implementation, general business tax issues (P.L.117-169). Global tax activities and discussions on Pillar One and Pillar Two at OECD (No bill number). Tax Relief for American Families and Wokers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, implementation of business tax provisions (P.L. 117-169).

Biomass - The need for carbon neutrality for forest biomass residuals so as to level the playing field with our global competitors. Farm Bill - Determination that forest derived biomass residuals be deemed carbon neutral (No bill yet). Farm, Food, and national Security Act of 2024 (No bill yet).

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) and (H.R.2238) (117th Cong.); market-based solutions for U.S. recycling systems and limiting fee-based approach for commodities with high recovery rates. Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 (S.1189). Recycling and Composting and Accountability Act (S. 1194). Advanced Recycling, ensure definition of recycling is maintained (No bill yet).

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