TRSA Members to Meet With Lawmakers on 'Capitol Hill Day'

WASHINGTON — Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) staff and members are planning to visit U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill next week during what the association has billed “Capitol Hill Day.”

Prominent House and Senate members will meet with TRSA members on March 24, sandwiched between the association’s Government Affairs Committee meeting on March 23 and a Board of Directors meeting on March 25. The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, near the Senate office buildings, will host both meetings.

TRSA’s government affairs staff will schedule appointments for members with U.S. representatives and senators on March 24. Critical issues of concern that are expected to be addressed during the visits include:

• Shop towels.
• NPEs.
• IRS rule regarding deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property.
• Card check, aka the Employee Free Choice Act.
• Protecting America’s Workers Act.
• Cap and trade.

Members interested in attending the meetings should contact Gary Haulmark, (ghaulmark@trsa.org), director of government affairs, or Charlie Sewell (csewell@trsa.org), vice president of government affairs. Hotel reservations may be made at the Hyatt by calling 800-233-1234, with rates varying by date.