Yesterday, a BizFed Executive Committee meeting was called to vote on key items that needed our board's timely approval. All requested motions passed (view Executive Committee agenda and materials
here) and we are actively advocating on these issues.
We need your help! Our legislators and representatives need to hear from the business community NOW in order to make a difference in these pieces of legislation.
Below are the action items as well as the corresponding BizFed letter, which can be used as a template for your own. Please send a letter to the author and your representative - we believe our collective voices can make a difference!
Congressional Legislation
Let your Congressman know you support the following:
RESTAURANTS ACT. SUPPORT HR 7197 (Blumenauer, OR), which temporarily provides grants to eligible food and beverage purveyors to cover specified costs.
SMALL BUSINESS COMEBACK ACT. SUPPORT HR 7671 (Vela, TX), which creates a federal grant program to support specific businesses impaired by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID RELIEF FOR PORTS. SUPPORT the Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 (MTSERA) and direct appropriation of $3.5 billion in the next coronavirus relief bill to support ports and the maritime transportation system.
State Legislation
CEQA STREAMLINING FOR LA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS. SUPPORT SB 757 (Allen-Atkins), and any similar legislation, which would require the courts to commence hearings on CEQA appeals within 270 days for specific LA Metro transit projects to be completed by the 2028 Olympics.
EXTENDED FAMILY LEAVE. OPPOSE SB 1383 (Jackson), which would require any employer with five or more employees to provide 12 weeks of family leave, each year, for each eligible employee.
Thank you for your continued advocacy on issues important to the business community in Los Angeles County. If you have any questions, please contact
DeAndre.Valencia@bizfed.org.
In your corner,
Tracy Hernandez
BizFed Founding CEO
