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Supported S. 4016, the \"Stop Unemployment Fraud Act,\" which would bolster the integrity in the unemployment insurance system by strengthening identify verification and fraud detection measures. Among other thigs it would require states to use advanced data matching and restrict benefit payments until applicant eligibility is confirmed.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":142754,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"KAREN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HARNED","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIN","general_issue_code_display":"Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities","description":"Support H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 Supported S. 100/H.R. 425, the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, which would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. 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Submitted Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations [R-1887]: SBE Council welcomed the re-proposal as a substantive improvement over the 2023 version and made slight recommendations. Submitted Comments to the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees, and interim final order, Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. SBE Council expressed support for these actions. TAX POLICY: Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. H. Res. 1156 which Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families: Supported the House resolution. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. 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SECURE Data Act (Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act), H.R. 8413: Welcomed the introduction of comprehensive data privacy legislation. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Oppose the legislation. REGULATORY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Supported House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644: Supported House amendment to the Senate-passed bill and final bill that went into law. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation. Earnings Claims Rulemaking and Business Opportunity Rule: Continue to express concerns about these Biden-Era regulatory efforts that remain on the Federal Trade Commissions regulatory agenda Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Support the legislation. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OPERATIONS: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Support the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE: HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, S. 2658: Expressed concern about the legislation. Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, S. 1954: Expressed concern about the legislation. Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act, S. 3014: Expressed concern about the legislation. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. 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