ADVOCACY BRIEFSSenate Fails to Replenish RRF: The Senate was unable to overcome a filibuster on a motion to begin debate on a $48B bill that would have replenished the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. It failed by a vote of 52-43 (60 votes were needed to prevail).
Paid Family Leave: The Oregon Employment Department and the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Division are working to launch a new program in 2023 requiring a 60/40 percent employee/employer split in contributions to a fund for specific family and medical leave needs. |
INDUSTRY UPDATESHospitality Opportunities: AHLA launched its Hospitality is Working campaign, seeking to reignite travel nationwide and showcase the economic and community benefits hotels provide in neighborhoods across the country.
DHS, DOL Release H-2B Visas: The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor are now accepting petitions for an additional 35,000 H-2B worker visas for the second half of FY 2022. AHLA and its partners in the H-2B Coalition worked hard to get the Biden Administration to make these visas available. |
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One Big Night - Dinner & AuctionJune 7, 2022 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Portland
Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates. Learn More | Register Now | Sponsor Opportunities |
VIDEO UPDATEThe Latest RRF Intelligence
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pledged that the Senate will vote to begin debate on a $48 billion bill that would fully fund the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) and all outstanding qualifying applications. Unfortunately, the parties continue to disagree on paying for COVID relief. Read summary. |
PODCASTORLA Talks with AHLA's Chip Rogers
In the latest Boiled Down podcast, we have a conversation with one of the hospitality industry’s most influential leaders, Chip Rogers, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), about ARPA, travel recovery, federal advocacy, and initiatives addressing workforce issues. |
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