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Generally support legislation that advances the interests of small business in all the categories listed in this report. Generally support legislation that would reform the administrative state and development and enforcement of federal regulation. In addition, JCN has lobbied in support of the following legislation that would have a tremendous impact on small business: S. 1411, Prove It Act, which would ensure small businesses have a voice in the rulemaking process by forcing federal agencies to demonstrate that any new regulation is compliant with existing laws by considering both the direct and indirect costs placed on small businesses. H.R. 2767/S. 1243, Small Business Investment Act of 2023, which would dramatically increase private sector investment in American small businesses by rewarding investors for supporting small business. H.R. 2799 Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023

Support H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 which would take steps to secure the boarder. Support H.R. 8281, and S. 4292, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Support H.R. 5403 and S. 3801, the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act," which would prohibit a Federal Reserve bank from offering products or services directly to an individual, maintaining an account on behalf of an individual, or issuing a central bank digital currency (i.e., a digital dollar) directly or indirectly to an individual. Further, The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System would be prohibited from using a central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy or from issuing a central bank digital currency.

Support House FY 24 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations bill, which reduces spending and includes provisions to prevent the administration from implementing regulations in development concerning independent contractors and joint employers. Support Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 8035, Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (Rep. Cole (R-OK): The bill provides FY 204 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine. Among other things, it requires that some of the foreign aid funding be in the form of loans that must be repaid to the United States.

Support S.J. Res 49 and H.J. Res. 98 resolutions to overturn Department of Labor Joint Employer Rule. Support S.J. Res 63 and H.J. Res. 116 resolutions to overturn Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule. Support S. 1201/H.R. 2700, the Employee Rights Act, which would modernize our nations labor policies to match the needs of the 21st century worker and workforce by promoting growth and innovation, ensuring that our laws protect workers rather than union bosses, and allowing Americans to take home more of the money they earn. Support S. 991, the National Labor Relations Board Reform Act, which would end the partisanship by the NLRB by increasing the number of Board members from five to six evenly split between republicans and democrats; imposing new term limits for Board members; require four Board members to approve all decisions; restrain the NLRBs General Counsel and encourage quick resolution of cases before the Board. Support H.R. 1163/S. 1587, the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, which would address fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits.

Supported H.R. 1/S. 947, Lower Energy Costs Act that would restore American energy independence by: increasing domestic energy production; reforming the permitting process for all industries; reversing anti-energy policies advanced by the Biden administration; streamlining energy infrastructure and exports; and boosting the production and processing of critical materials. Supported H.R. 7176 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 Supported H.R. 6192, Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act, which would modify the process by which the Department of Energy (DOE) amend, revoke, or implement energy conservation standards for certain consumer products (other than automobiles), such as household appliances. H.J. Res. 136, Legislation to Overturn Biden Administration EV Mandate, which provides for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 of the U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

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