Begin lobbying early for making these provisions permanent or extending the sunset.
Start the extension fight early so the deductions don’t quietly expire at the end of 2028. Use targeted lobbying to push for permanence or a clear extension, and frame non-extension as a tax increase on tipped and overtime workers. Pair the political narrative with implementation proof points—clear IRS rules and workable employer reporting—so lawmakers have a concrete basis to renew or refine the policy.
Why this works
- Proactive narrative that removing these would be a “tax hike on waitresses and nurses,” which few politicians want to be accused of.
- Could attach extension to other must-pass bills.
Tech Oversight Project
AdvocacyHolding Big Tech accountable through policy and pressure
Mechanism
About LobbyingHow Tech Oversight Project uses funding
- Define the objective and the specific legislative target (extension or permanence) ahead of the 2028 sunset.
- Build the case with coalition alignment and materials grounded in this cause’s implementation and trade-off framing.
- Engage lawmakers and staff with briefings, testimony, and constituent outreach.
- Track and respond to amendments, offsets, and rule changes as the legislative window shifts.
- Close the loop with transparent reporting on what advanced, what stalled, and why.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Extension strategy and narrative set
0–30 daysA coalition plan defines the target vehicle(s), messaging, and priority guardrails.
- 2
Hill outreach + vehicle scouting
1–3 monthsTarget offices are briefed and a viable legislative path is actively tracked.
- 3
Draft language + negotiation posture ready
3–6 monthsDraft text and talking points are prepared for amendments, offsets, and package negotiations.
- 4
Decision-window execution
OngoingOutreach and coalition pressure align to hearings, votes, and moving vehicles as they arise.