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AFS calls on lawmakers to pass ‘bold’ infrastructure bill
OSHA Issues Guidance for Uniform Enforcement of its Crystalline Silica Standards
CDC Issues Testing Strategy for COVID-19 after a Case is Identified
Bill to Fix COVID-19 Payroll Loan Program, Supported by AFS, Signed by President
Medical Surveillance Requirements for OSHA’s Silica Rule Change on June 23
Congressman Brady Discusses Solutions for Reopening the Economy Across the Country
The American Foundry Society held a virtual discussion on June 2 hosted by the AFS Government Affairs Division with U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-8), a 23-year veteran of Capitol Hill and the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee. The congressman kicked off his remarks by evaluating the work done by Congress so far to combat the effects of the global pandemic.
AFS Urges Congress and Administration to Fix Paycheck Protection Program
The American Foundry Society, along with a coalition of more than 130 small business organizations, is calling on Congress to make critical changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so small manufacturers, including foundries, have more flexibility and the opportunity to remain operational throughout COVID-19.
OSHA to Increase Enforcement and Revise Recordkeeping Requirements for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced this week a new guidance for enforcing its COVID-19 recordkeeping requirements, soon requiring employers, including metalcasters, to make an increased effort to determine whether they need to record and report coronavirus cases in the workplace.
IRS Revises Guidance on Employee Retention Credit in PPP Loans
Following outcry from the business community and Congress, the IRS reversed course on May 8, saying businesses can get the new employee retention tax credit even if they are paying health benefits but not wages for workers.