November 11, 2019Dear Speaker Pelosi, Republican Leader McCarthy, Majority Leader McConnell, Democratic Leader Schumer, Chairman Neal, Ranking Member Brady, Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Wyden:The following organizations, representing diverse business, advanced energy, transportation, real estate and agriculture sectors, are writing regarding the pressing need to address tax provisions that expired at the end of 2017 and 2018, and are set to expire at the end of 2019 (“tax extenders”). To minimize the economic disruptions and uncertainty for businesses and families, we respectfully ask that the House and Senate send tax legislation to the President in 2019 that includes a retroactive extension of tax extenders at least through 2020.There are a host of temporary tax provisions that have remained lapsed since the end of 2017. In addition, there are important tax incentives that are set to expire at the end of 2019. Uncertainty regarding the status of these worthwhile incentives has created confusion for the numerous industry sectors that utilize these tax incentives and has threatened thousands of jobs in the U.S. economy. The continued uncertainty regarding eventual congressional action on tax extenders is undermining the effectiveness of these incentives and stands as a needless barrier to additional job creation and economic growth.Providing taxpayers with predictable tax rules is conducive to increased domestic investment and economic activity. Accordingly, we respectfully ask that you act on a package that extends these expired and expiring tax provisions at least through 2020 before the end of this calendar year.We sincerely appreciate your attention to this matter, and stand ready to work with you to achieve this important objective.Advanced Biofuels AssociationAdvanced Biofuels Business CouncilAir-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)Algae Biomass Organization (ABO)American Biogas CouncilAmerican Council of Engineering CompaniesAmerican Farm Bureau FederationAmerican Horse CouncilAmerican Public Gas AssociationAmerican Public Transportation Association (APTA)American Short Line and Regional Railroad AssociationAmerican Society of Cost Segregation ProfessionalsAmerican Soybean AssociationAmerican Trucking AssociationsAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationAssociated Builders and ContractorsAssociated General Contractors of AmericaAssociation of American RailroadsBiomass Thermal Energy CouncilBiotechnology Innovation OrganizationBuilding Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) InternationalBusiness Council for Sustainable EnergyCoalition for Energy Efficient Jobs & InvestmentCCIM InstituteElectric Drive Transportation AssociationEnel Green Power North AmericaEnergy Recovery CouncilGeothermal Resources CouncilGrowth EnergyHearth, Patio & Barbecue AssociationIndependent Electrical ContractorsIndependent Film and Television AllianceInternational Fuel Terminal Operators Association (IFTOA)International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)IREMMotorsports CoalitionNAFA Fleet Management AssociationNASCARNational Association of Convenience StoresNational Association of Corn GrowersNational Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)National Association of REALTORS®National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)National Association of Stock Car Auto RacingNational Barley Growers AssociationNational Biodiesel BoardNational Council of Farmer CooperativesNational Employment Opportunity Network (NEON)National Hydropower AssociationNational Propane Gas AssociationNational Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC)National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA)NATSO, Representing America's Travel Centers and TruckstopsNEFI: Supporting Liquid Heating Fuel DistributorsNew Markets Tax Credit CoalitionNGVAmericaPetroleum Marketers Association of AmericaRailway Supply InstituteRenewable Fuels AssociationSaving Our ServiceSociety of Independent Gasoline Marketers of AmericaSouth West Transit Association (SWTA)Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)The Coalition for Renewable Natural GasThe National Lumber & Building Material Dealers AssociationTile Roofing Industry AllianceU.S. Canola Association
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