The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE), applauds recent legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means and Committee on Education & the Workforce that will strengthen the competitiveness of the industry going forward.
As part of the ongoing Congressional budget reconciliation process, the House of Representatives advanced two bills in recent days that would maintain several Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA)-supported tax policies while creating two new workforce development pathways for the industry’s next-generation workforce.
- The House Committee on Ways & Means’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” would retain the pro-growth tax treatment of business profits, private investments, and association events while transforming Section 529 college savings programs into career savings programs by paying for certain licenses and certifications.
- The House Committee on Education & the Workforce’s “Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan” would expand the Pell Grant program to pay for high-quality short-term skilled workforce training for the first time.
“The House of Representatives has taken two big steps forward toward ensuring our industry’s collective ability to drive economic growth, support job creation, and empower small businesses into the future,” said ECA Executive Vice President Tommy Goodwin. “These issues will be front and center on ECA Legislative Action Day on May 29, where industry leaders and advocates will encourage Congress to keep the positive momentum going.”
Click here for more information about ECA Legislative Action Day 2025.
About IAEE
Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Convention News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, Grit Productions and Expositions, IMEX, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance, Snöball and Swapcard. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.
About the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is a coalition of leading professional and industry associations comprising the unified advocacy voice of the business and professional events industry. To learn more about ECA and its work to advance the interests of the industry, please visit https://www.exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org/.
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Media Inquiries:
Mary Tucker
IAEE Sr. Communications & Content Manager
+1 (972) 687-9226
mtucker@iaee.com
Tommy Goodwin
ECA Vice President
+1 (703) 672-0780
tommy.goodwin@exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org
