International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
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What this organization says it wants
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is on record about 5 bills, through federal lobbying filings and testimony to state committees. 1 of those state a side we can place on the scale. Naming a bill is not a position, so the rest count as involvement only.
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Against119-hr-1An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
“Clean-energy tax credits are putting IBEW members to work in nearly every state, and there are still hundreds of billions of dollars worth of projects on the way. Repealing these credits is a job-killer, pure and simple.”
Published by the organization2025Open the record
Against118-sjres-38A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
“That is why I support President Biden’s veto of S.J. Res. 38. This resolution would disrupt the advances we have made in making a national EV charging infrastructure a reality, and put family-sustaining, American jobs at risk.”
Published by the organization2024Open the recordnot counted yet
Against118-hjres-30Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
“This resolution threatened the ability of retirement plan fiduciaries to make the best investment decisions for plan members and their families.”
Published by the organization2023Open the recordnot counted yet
For117-hr-5376An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.
“Today, we celebrate the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act by the House of Representatives. It is an all-around victory — for the climate, the economy and good American union jobs.”
Published by the organization2022Open the recordnot counted yet
For117-hr-3684Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
“IBEW members are encouraged to finally see bipartisan success in addressing the generational neglect of our country’s aging infrastructure.”
Published by the organization2021Open the recordnot counted yet
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What it says on the issues
Statements that name no bill. Each was placed on one of our lines by reading the quote, and kept only where our quiz questions on that line, answered from the same quote, lean the same way. Each counts like one answer to a quiz question.
Energy: Electricitymore policy activity in Energy: Electricity
“From the beginning, the IBEW has made clear that data centers must pay their fair share and invest in upgrading the power grid to ensure affordable and reliable power for residential and commercial customers.”
Published by the organization2026-09-16Open the record
Transportationmore policy activity in Transportation
“We call on President Trump to reverse his decision and immediately release funding so hardworking building trades members can get back to work modernizing the infrastructure America needs.”
Published by the organization2026-02-11Open the record
Transportation: Infrastructuremore policy activity in Transportation: Infrastructure
“We call on President Trump to reverse his decision and immediately release funding so hardworking building trades members can get back to work modernizing the infrastructure America needs.”
Published by the organization2026-02-11Open the record
Energymore policy activity in Energy
“We urge the administration to reverse these cancellations and allow these projects and the workers behind them to move forward.”
Published by the organization2025-12-23Open the record
Government Operations: Employeesless policy activity in Government Operations: Employees
“His Aug. 28 Executive Order is the latest in a string of reckless actions aimed at silencing federal workers, stripping away their bargaining rights, and weakening the unions that defend them.”
Published by the organization2025-09-03Open the record
Unionsstronger unions, faster first contracts
“His Aug. 28 Executive Order is the latest in a string of reckless actions aimed at silencing federal workers, stripping away their bargaining rights, and weakening the unions that defend them.”
Published by the organization2025-09-03Open the record
Labormore policy activity in Labor
“I am proud to support the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This critical piece of legislation ensures workers have a genuine right to organize, negotiate fair wages, and secure better benefits without fear of retaliation.”
Published by the organization2025-03-05Open the record
Unionsstronger unions, faster first contracts
“I am proud to support the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This critical piece of legislation ensures workers have a genuine right to organize, negotiate fair wages, and secure better benefits without fear of retaliation.”
Published by the organization2025-03-05Open the record
Labor: Worker Safetymore policy activity in Labor: Worker Safety
“we fully endorse OSHA’s updated rule, based on the strong scientific evidence that supports these worker protections.”
Published by the organization2024-12-13Open the record
Experts and scientiststrust them
“we fully endorse OSHA’s updated rule, based on the strong scientific evidence that supports these worker protections.”
Published by the organization2024-12-13Open the record
Labormore policy activity in Labor
“we fought against the expansion of right-to-work and the contraction of prevailing wage.”
Published by the organization2024-11-07Open the record
Unionsstronger unions, faster first contracts
“we fought against the expansion of right-to-work and the contraction of prevailing wage.”
Published by the organization2024-11-07Open the record
Labormore policy activity in Labor
“Today’s executive order instructs federal agencies to incentivize employers to meet high labor standards and support good jobs by promoting the use of project labor agreements, following prevailing wage rates, and respecting the right of workers to organize and collectively bargain.”
Published by the organization2024-09-06Open the record
Labor: Labor Unionsmore policy activity in Labor: Labor Unions
“Today’s executive order instructs federal agencies to incentivize employers to meet high labor standards and support good jobs by promoting the use of project labor agreements, following prevailing wage rates, and respecting the right of workers to organize and collectively bargain.”
Published by the organization2024-09-06Open the record
Unionsstronger unions, faster first contracts
“Today’s executive order instructs federal agencies to incentivize employers to meet high labor standards and support good jobs by promoting the use of project labor agreements, following prevailing wage rates, and respecting the right of workers to organize and collectively bargain.”
Published by the organization2024-09-06Open the record
Energymore policy activity in Energy
“The IBEW welcomes passage of the ADVANCE Act, which is a win for nuclear power and its workers and for our nation’s climate and security goals.”
Published by the organization2024-06-28Open the record
Energy: Nuclearmore policy activity in Energy: Nuclear
“The IBEW welcomes passage of the ADVANCE Act, which is a win for nuclear power and its workers and for our nation’s climate and security goals.”
Published by the organization2024-06-28Open the record
Labormore policy activity in Labor
“I am proud to have joined President Biden today as he announced new protections for American workers against unfair Chinese trade practices.”
Published by the organization2024-05-14Open the record
Labormore policy activity in Labor
“The Biden-Harris administration’s announcement updating Davis-Bacon is a victory for construction workers across the country.”
Published by the organization2023-08-09Open the record
Labor: Fair Labor Standardsmore policy activity in Labor: Fair Labor Standards
“The Biden-Harris administration’s announcement updating Davis-Bacon is a victory for construction workers across the country.”
Published by the organization2023-08-09Open the record
Extraction ↔ Conservationextract all resources without limit, seize or open any land including protected and tribal land for drilling/mining
“This project is a win – both for Alaska’s economy and the country’s energy security.”
Published by the organization2023-03-14Open the record
Technologymore policy activity in Technology
“The IBEW’s 775,000 members support the CHIPS Act’s $52 billion investment in promoting the domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry.”
Published by the organization2022-07-19Open the record
Macroeconomics: Industrial Policymore policy activity in Macroeconomics: Industrial Policy
“The IBEW’s 775,000 members support the CHIPS Act’s $52 billion investment in promoting the domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry.”
Published by the organization2022-07-19Open the record
Energymore policy activity in Energy
“Combating climate change and investing in good jobs should be our nation’s top policy priorities, and Congress’ support for nuclear power PTCs will go a long way in advancing those goals.”
Published by the organization2021-06-23Open the record
Energy: Nuclearmore policy activity in Energy: Nuclear
“Combating climate change and investing in good jobs should be our nation’s top policy priorities, and Congress’ support for nuclear power PTCs will go a long way in advancing those goals.”
Published by the organization2021-06-23Open the record
Labormore policy activity in Labor
“For too long, the federal minimum wage had stagnated as the cost of living kept going up. President Biden’s decision is an essential first step in raising the minimum wage for all workers.”
Published by the organization2021-04-27Open the record
Labor: Fair Labor Standardsmore policy activity in Labor: Fair Labor Standards
“For too long, the federal minimum wage had stagnated as the cost of living kept going up. President Biden’s decision is an essential first step in raising the minimum wage for all workers.”
Published by the organization2021-04-27Open the record
Federal minimum wageraise it substantially
“For too long, the federal minimum wage had stagnated as the cost of living kept going up. President Biden’s decision is an essential first step in raising the minimum wage for all workers.”
Published by the organization2021-04-27Open the record
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