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July 2023 News
House Ways & Means Committee Passes New Tax Bill; Legislation Headed for House Vote
The House Ways & Means Committee has advanced a Republican tax cut bill that proposes an additional $4,000 deduction for joint federal tax filers and $2,000 for single filers. The "guaranteed deduction bonus" is part of the GOP's plan to increase standard deductions in tax years 2024 and 2025 for Read more
House Passes National Defense Authorization Act
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), amidst heated debate and several controversial amendments addressing contentious social issues. The bill authorized funding for the Department of Defense The version of the NDAA passed by the House allocates $886 billion for national defense programs Read more
Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition Expands to Nearly 370 Organizations
Approximately 370 different organizations now have joined ASAE and the Professional Certification Coalition in the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to actively promote bipartisan legislation called the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The coalition's goal is to support professionals, organizations, industries, and professions that rely Read more
New Research from Independent Sector Explores Significant Drop in Nonprofit Advocacy
Nonprofits have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and driving systems change through advocacy and public engagement. However, over the past two decades, there has been a decline in nonprofit involvement in these critical activities, despite the increasing need for their impact. A new research report by Independent Read more
Apply for CAE Scholarship by July 10
As ASAE works in support of a diverse workforce, association professionals are encouraged to apply for a CAE Scholarship, revitalized this year by the ASAE Research Foundation. Association professionals in need of financial assistance to achieve the CAE credential and who meet the required qualifications to sit for the CAE Read more
House GOP Looking at Stopgap Spending Bill
House Republican leaders may put a stopgap spending bill on the floor as early as this month to continue government funding past Sept. 30 and avoid any threat of partial government shutdown. Many lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff are skeptical that Congress can reach agreement on all 12 appropriations bills Read more
Commerce Announces Working Group on Generative AI
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced last week that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will convene a new working group on artificial intelligence (AI). The group is tasked with helping the Biden administration address the challenges and opportunities associated with AI and develop guidance to help organizations address Read more
ASAE Starts Free Coalition to Help Pass Workforce Legislation
ASAE has been working hard to build support for the bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477), which would expand economic opportunities and increase access to valuable postsecondary credentials. To amplify our industry voice, ASAE and its advocacy partner in workforce development, the Read more
