Legislative/Agency News – IAM

Highlights of U.S. Executive Orders & Regulatory Actions Across Federal Agencies

cstewartiam — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:14:38 +0000

Key Agency Review Periods, Rulemaking Status & Activities Over the Past Month, Many IAM has been closely following a number of Executive Orders and related actions issued by the Executive Branch since President Trump was inaugurated in late January. Presidential Review Requirement. Independent agencies must submit proposed regulations for review by the White House before adoption.

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A Crisis is Looming in Military Moves: TRANSCOM’s Proposed Changes to DP3 Amidst GHC Implementation Could Undermine Quality and Capacity

cstewartiam — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:11:29 +0000

Every year, hundreds of thousands of military families pack up their lives and move to new assignments as part of their service. This process, while challenging, is supported by a carefully coordinated system of professional movers working alongside the Department of Defense (DoD) in the current Defense Personal Property Program (DP3). However, sweeping and consequential changes planned by U.S.

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Reporting Update – Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) Requirements Likely Delayed to March 2025

cstewartiam — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:57:40 +0000

Latest Court Decision on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Also Brings Registration Issue to New Congress Following an earlier go-ahead filing requirement determination, last week the Merit Appeals Panel for the Fifth Circuit decided to put the nationwide BOIR “pause” back into place, while the litigation moves through the legal process. The same panel is scheduled to hear appeals…

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Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) Requirements Restarted By Court Decision

cstewartiam — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:39:54 +0000

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U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Publishes Fall 2024 Regulatory Agenda

cstewartiam — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:22:08 +0000

Initiatives building off earlier comment periods and stakeholder processes Earlier this week, the FMCSA released their Fall 2024 Regulatory agenda, previewing timelines for key regulatory actions for the remainder of the year and beyond. While other actions will be taken by the agency, the agenda focuses on the most impactful to industry and stakeholders, as measured through compliance time…

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IAM Raises Concerns Over Proposed DP3 Changes Amid GHC Transition

cstewartiam — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:01:56 +0000

In response to a 5 December email by Andy Dawson, TRANSCOM’s Director of the Defense Personal Property Program Management Office, sent to some industry leaders outlining significant changes to the current Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) for 2025, the International Association of Movers (IAM) sent a letter in response to the email to Dawson, expressing significant industry concerns with the…

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Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Paused for Now

cstewartiam — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:59:38 +0000

Decision Under Appeal by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Filing Deadline for Covered Businesses Scheduled for January 1, 2025 Last week, the Eastern District of Texas Court Tuesday granted a nationwide injunction (pause) for Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIR) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency under the U.S. Treasury Department.

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Formal Labor Negotiations Paused Between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)

cstewartiam — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:58:52 +0000

IAM Remains Engaged with Other Stakeholders, Joins Letter to ILA & USMX Leadership Urging Both Parties Resume Negotiations. This past Friday, IAM joined over 250 trade associations in a letter to ILA and USMX leadership, urging them both to return to the bargaining table to reach a new labor contract agreement prior to the tentative January 15th contract expiration date. The start and stop of…

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U.S. Occupational Safety Heat Administration (OSHA) Heat Rule Comment Period Closes December 31st

cstewartiam — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:21:39 +0000

IAM reviewing warehousing operations for impact on membership IAM is reviewing OSHA’s proposed heat rule, (open for comments until the end of the year) for the potential impact on the moving and storage industry, specifically, its proposed requirements likely to cover warehouse operations and similar spaces. While the proposed rule applies to all employers with a “reasonable expectation”…

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U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Activity

cstewartiam — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:18:35 +0000

Agency Moving Forward on Registration Process Overhaul & Broker Rulemaking The FMCSA continues to expand the amount of information available to motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, insurance companies, financial institutions, process agents, blanket companies, and transportation service providers on the in-development registration system. New this month was the release of FMCSA’s…

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