Congress avoids fiscal cliff (for now)
On Jan. 1, the House agreed to the Senate’s fiscal cliff solution, the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8). The legislation prevents massive tax hikes for most Americans and delays…
Read MoreBeyond our leadership on aviation policy, ARSA works to promote a pro-growth agenda, that is, policies that create a better climate for businesses of all sizes. We understand that the aviation industry isn’t working in a vacuum and that the success of your business depends on a favorable economic climate that encourages growth and fosters competition.
Unfortunately, in Washington, connecting the dots between policy and real-world impact can be challenging. However, ARSA has your back! The Association works to protect your business’ ability to operate free from cumbersome taxation and regulation. ARSA works with lawmakers to ensure that labor policies protect employee and employer freedoms and that workplace mandates allow your business to thrive, rather than bogging you down with red tape.
As such, ARSA works both independently and in partnership with like-minded organizations to encourage lawmakers to pursue policies that will make it easier for you to run your business. ARSA participates in several coalitions to oppose legislation that would adversely impact your company and support proposals that will allow your repair station to grow. From removing regulatory hurdles to encouraging programs designed to build the next generation of aviation technicians, ARSA’s efforts on the Hill go beyond aviation and help your company succeed.
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On Jan. 1, the House agreed to the Senate’s fiscal cliff solution, the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8). The legislation prevents massive tax hikes for most Americans and delays…
Read MoreOn December 5, ARSA joined a coalition of 78 business organizations and companies on a letter to congressional leaders calling for extending 50 percent bonus depreciation through at least 2013.…
Read MoreEarly in December, it appeared President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) were near a deal to avert the “fiscal cliff.” However, negotiations broke down before Christmas leaving…
Read MoreAn amendment (S.Amdt.2060) attached to the Senate’s postal reform bill (S.1789) contains a poison pill that could prevent associations from engaging with government officials at industry conferences.
Adopted in response…
ARSA recently joined nearly a thousand organizations urging Congress to modify proposals that would severely restrict government employee attendance at meetings and conferences hosted by associations. As drafted, the language…
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