PIA releases legislative agenda for next Congress

Jan 8, 2009 4:47 PM

The Printing Industries of America (Washington, DC) has released a legislative advocacy agenda for the 111th Congress highlighting issues impacting the printing and graphic communications industry. The member-driven agenda was crafted in response to the recent elections and highlights legislative issues in the areas of health care reform, labor and employee benefits, tax, postal, and environmental and energy policy.

PIA’s foremost legislative concern continues to be the increasingly high cost of health care. The association supports legislation that provides employees greater benefits choice and employers increased flexibility and will push for measures that increase competition and options in the health insurance market.

In the area of labor policy, the greatest concern is the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as card check legislation, which would essentially replace secret ballot union organizing elections with an open petition system. Other issues of concern are new OSHA regulations and the health of defined benefit pension plans.

Congress is likely to undertake a major reform of the federal tax code in coming years. PIA will press for repeal or reform of the estate tax, a reduced capital gains tax, and a reformed Alternative Minimum Tax that will not penalize small business owners.

In recent years, there have been increasing calls for restrictions on direct mail through "do not mail" legislation at the state and federal level. The association will continue its efforts to show the value of mail to the economy and the industry's dedication to environmentally sustainable practices.

The environmental and energy policy of greatest concern to printers is the high cost of energy and potential climate change legislation that could affect environmental regulations. Finally, there will be a number of issues at the Environmental Protection Agency, including hazardous waste regulations, industrial laundry/shop towel regulations, and chemical regulations that could affect printing facilities.

Printing Industries is committed to vigorously promoting this agenda and ensuring that print's voice is heard throughout the legislative process. For more information and details on the agenda, visit the Printing Industries of America website at http://www.printing.org

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