Thompson, Bonamici Recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month February 8, 2023 Press Release Reps. Thompson and Bonamici introduce bipartisan resolution highlighting skills-based education WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced a resolution with 71 of their colleagues recognizing National CTE […]
Six Public Policy Committee members from the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS® ) the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) called on the offices of twelve DC legislators and committee staff on June 22, 2022 to encourage support for apprenticeships and workforce development legislation. The group’s focus included the Employer Directed Skills Act […]
by Adria Salvatore, AWFS Education Director Twelve members of the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS® ) Public Policy Committee and the wood industry called on the offices of twenty DC legislators and committee staff in March to encourage support for apprenticeships and workforce development legislation. AWFS is championing the approval of the National […]
The AWFS® Public Policy Committee invites YOU to join us for the AWFS® 2021 VIRTUAL DC Fly-In ! The AWFS® 2021 Virtual DC Fly-In will take place Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25. The agenda will run approximately 4-6 hours each day and will consist of hill appointments with your legislative representatives (an official […]
AWFS is happy to learn that the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 has passed in the House and is now headed to the Senate for vote. While it may not pass during this Congressional term, it lays the groundwork for efforts in the 117th Congress! Washington, November 20, 2020 The House of Representatives passed Congresswoman […]
AWFS is happy to learn that the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, for which we advocated earlier this year, has passed out of the House Education and Labor Committee. AWFS had submitted comment and expressed support for funding assistance for small business and industries who want to set up apprenticeship programs, and for career exploration […]
The following is an update from AWFS’ legislative advocacy partner LobbyIt (as of 04.13.20) The IRS faces a major test of its resources this month, with the agency expected to start distributing stimulus payments to individuals and families under the third coronavirus-response package. IRS and Treasury Department officials have told lawmakers that they expect to […]
Update from AWFS advocacy agency LobbyIt as of 5:30 p.m. ET on 3/26/20: The Senate passed the third round of stimulus funding and anticipated that the House will pass the bill tomorrow morning. Below is a summary of key provisions: Small Business Administration – Paycheck Protection Program The CARES Act would expand the […]
AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt prepared this summary of business credits related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 03.20.20 This evening, the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor jointly announced the outlines of guidance, to be released next week, on the new tax credits available to small businesses to cover the costs of the […]
This update was prepared by AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt and shared with all AWFS Member Primary contacts on Friday 3/20/20: March 20th Update We know that things are moving quickly, and we’ve drafted this summary to provide you with an update on what legislative action has taken place this week, summarize the latest developments, and […]
