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focus on strict immigration enforcement. Her AmericanHort will continue to update you on the Senate
responsibilities will include overseeing DHS's $60 billion and House Races, as well as leadership in Congress
budget and managing agencies like US Customs and and other election related news. This is as of the time
Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, of printing on Wednesday, November 13. If you are not
FEMA, and the US Secret Service. Noem’s appointment a member of AmericanHort, this is an excellent time to
signals Trump’s commitment to prioritizing immigration consider joining at americanhort.org.
and border security in his domestic agenda. DHS faced Matt Mika, Rachel Pick, Kamron Newberry
significant instability during Trump’s first term, with multiple
leaders, only two of whom were Senate-confirmed.
Members of Congress Urge Delay in Corporate
In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to learn
who President-elect Trump will appoint to his cabinet. This Transparency Act Implementation
is as of the time of printing on Wednesday, November 13. Representative Lisa McClain (R-MI-09) led an effort with
45 House members calling on Treasury Secretary Janet
Matt Mika, Rachel Pick and Frida Mendez (DCLRS)
Yellen to delay implementing the Corporate Transparency
Act (CTA) due to its heavy burden on small businesses.
Election Recap Enacted in 2021, the CTA requires businesses with less than
Now that our media channels are quieter, we can all take a $5 million in revenue and fewer than 20 employees to
breather, step back, and move forward, regardless of who report detailed personal and occupational data, impacting
you voted for. millions of small businesses. Non-compliance could result
in daily fines exceeding $590, felony charges, and up to
Senate — In the next Congress, the Senate will be under two years in prison. Lawmakers argue that while the law
Republican control, with a majority of 53-47. Four Senatorial targets shell company abuse, its broad reach creates
seats have flipped. Jim Justice (R-WV) won after Senator unintended consequences for legitimate businesses and
Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his retirement. Bob requires further clarification before enforcement. Read the
Casey (D-PA), a three-term senator, was defeated by Dave full letter to Secretary Yellen, here.
McCormick (R), the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates.
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) lost to Republican Bernie Kamron Newberry
Moreno, a close ally of Trump. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT)
was defeated by Tim Sheehy, a businessman in aerial AmericanHort Calls for Extension of the Overtime
firefighting and a former Navy SEAL. Rule to Alleviate Compliance Strain on Employers

House — The incoming House of Representatives is AmericanHort and 73 other organizations within the
expected to closely resemble the current Congress. The Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) are
Republicans currently hold the lead, and retain the majority urging the Department of Labor to delay the second phase
in the House with 219-209, with 7 seats still undecided. So of the new overtime rule, currently set for January 1, 2025.
far, Democrats have flipped seven seats, while Republicans With ongoing legal challenges, PPWO argues that a delay
have flipped eight seats. would prevent employers from incurring unnecessary
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) was elected Senate majority expenses for payroll and classification changes that may
leader, narrowly defeating Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a ultimately be overturned. The coalition stresses that the
close 25-24 vote to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell rule’s significant adjustments would place a heavy burden
(R-KY). Known for his approachable leadership style, on businesses nationwide. The letter to Administrator
Thune pledged to unify the GOP conference, increase Jessica Looman requests that the implementation date be
opportunities for bill amendments, and coordinate with postponed to May 1, 2025, allowing for judicial review, and
House Republicans and the Trump administration. The providing clearer guidance to employers.
House of Representatives are still undergoing leadership Kamron Newberry
elections.

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