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Dear Friends and Members: There’s a lot going on in Washington that directly affects our salons. Scott Buchanan, Regina Webb and Oliver Steinnagel have formed a committee to work with the lobbying arm of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). Our goal is to speak with one voice and advocate for salon-friendly legislation on the federal level.Here’s some information to help you find out how to get involved and support these important bread-and-butter issues. For more information, please feel free to contact our ICA legislative committee directly.Cordially,Lois Christie President, Intercoiffure America/Canada |
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| ICA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE |
Scott Buchanan |
Regina Webb |
Oliver Steinnagel |
| CURRENT ISSUES TAKE ACTION NOW! Get more info about specific issues, then comment directly to your elected officials. |
Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act of 2011 (FICA Tip Tax Credit)Twice a year, PBA and industry professionals visit Capitol Hill for PBA Lobby Day to call upon congressional members to support the Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act, commonly referred to as the FICA Tip Tax Credit legislation. Federal law requires full reporting of income, including tip income. Salon owners are required to pay FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes on employee tip income. This legislation will provide a dollar-for-dollar tip tax credit on FICA taxes paid on employee tips. The restaurant industry has enjoyed this tax credit since 1993, it’s time the professional beauty industry is included too! New Hampshire State DeregulationNew Hampshire House Bill 446 seeks to repeal the regulatory boards and authority for licensure or certification for the cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering fields. Passage of the Bill would negatively impact thousands of employed licensed professionals and more than 3,016 salon/spa establishments in New Hampshire, as well as potentially put consumers at risk.The beauty industry has rallied together and thousands of voices are being heard through PBA’s action alert targeting the members of the New Hampshire legislature. With industry support, we are sending a clear message to stop deregulation in New Hampshire. |
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| PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY ASSOCIATION PBA GRASSROOTS NETWORK Sign up to receive issue alerts and The Washington Update newsletter. PBA ISSUE ADVOCACY FUND Help to finance advocacy and issue campaigns on legislative and regulatory matters important to the industry. |
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is excited to partner with Intercoiffure America/Canada to advocate for our industry. As the top 1%, you have the drive and passion to promote and support to future of state and federal legislation that impacts all beauty professionals.PBA Government Affairs is heavily involved with promoting and protecting beauty professionals throughout North America. We work directly with local and federal officials to ensure that legislation supports the growth of all businesses. This is important to the survival and success of our industry. From issues dealing with deregulation to OSHA standards, taxes and compliance to healthcare regulation, PBA is at the forefront of informing and educating beauty professionals. | ||
