U.S. Government Relations Updates

The IAAPA North America Public Affairs team has made significant strides in supporting our members during this trying time. As we continue to advocate for more relief for our members, see below for past updates and information:

• (10/19/2021) IAAPA Provides Comments and Recommendations Regarding New Vaccine Mandates
• 9/21/2021 – IAAPA Asks White House to Clarify New Federal Vaccine Mandate
• 9/20/2021 - President Biden Announces Easing of Border Restrictions
• 9/14/2021 - New US federal vaccine requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. 
• Roadmap to Safely Restart International Travel
• June 14, 2021 – Letter to President Biden to safely rebuild travel and tourism industry
• April 19, 2021 J-1 BridgeUSA Coalition Letter to President Biden
• April 15 | IAAPA Public Affairs Update: Your VOICE is Needed Now for the Summer Work Travel Exchange Program
• Feb. 3, 2021 | U.S. Government Relations Public Affairs Update: Federal COVID-19 Relief and Summer Work Travel Program
• Jan. 14, 2021 | U.S. Government Relations Update: PPP Re-Opens To Small Lenders on Jan. 15 and All Lenders on Jan. 19
• Jan. 8, 2021 | Agency Guidance Available for PPP and Second Draw PPP Loans Authorized by the Recently Passed Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act
• Dec. 29, 2020 | U.S. Government Affairs Update
• Dec. 14, 2020 | U.S. Government Relations Update from IAAPA
• Nov. 23, 2020 | U.S. Government Relations Update from IAAPA
• Nov. 13, 2020 | U.S. Elections Update from IAAPA
• Oct. 16, 2020 | State Affairs Update: Minimum Wage Update