WASHINGTON D.C. FLY-IN

PHIL ERDMAN Director of Dealer and Government Affairs [phile@ineda.com]

The Iowa Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) and its members and staff participated in our annual Washington D.C. on March 25-27.

On behalf of Iowa Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) members, thank you for the opportunity to visit with you about issues impacting equipment dealer businesses and industry.

The Washington D.C. Fly-In plays a critical role in the success of INEDA’s legislative agenda and gives INEDA members the opportunity to discuss important topics with their elected representatives and industry officials.

The intent of this visit is to find common sense, resultsoriented solutions. To the right are five issues INEDA asks you to consider today:

During the Fly-In, we met with Congressmen Mike Flood, Don Bacon, Adrian Smith and US Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts from Nebraska as well as Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn, Randy Feenstra and US Senators Charles “Chuck” Grassley and Joni Ernst from Iowa. INEDA partnered with Associated Equipment Dealers (AED) as well as Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association (PEDA) for the Fly-In. (Both INEDA and PEDA have a Memorandum of Understanding with AED to partner on Federal Advocacy.)

The goal of the Fly-in is to find common sense, results-oriented solutions to equipment dealer industry issues. INEDA presented six main issues to legislators during the fly-in:

Farm Bill

We urge lawmakers to strengthen the safety net for farmers, continue voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs that allow for producer flexibility, expand the use of agriculturebased biofuels, encourage adoption of the most precise, hightech equipment, and invest in promoting U.S. commodities around the world.

Tax Policy

We strongly support making provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent to protect $4.6 trillion tax cuts critical to families and businesses including reinstating immediate expensing for capital investments and measures that aim to boost innovation and economic growth (reinstating 100 percent bonus depreciation and business interest deduction cap at 30 percent of EBITDA).

Trade

Equipment dealers and manufacturers rely on trade agreements and other accords that permit accessible and efficient international trade. Tariffs, particularly on our key trading partners, increase the cost of imports, invite retaliation and create market uncertainty, there by detrimentally impacting equipment dealers, manufacturers, contractors, farmers, and U.S. consumers.

Workforce Development

The greatest challenge facing INEDA members and their customers is the workforce shortage. While our members are leading the charge through incentives and recruitment programs, we are asking for policies that will provide resources to employers and workers to pursue in-demand careers and educate students to fill skilled positions at dealerships.

Right to Repair

INEDA asks Congress to allow the private sector process to continue to develop solutions to better serve customers.

Regulatory Relief

We are grateful for the Trump administration’s regulatory approach after the onslaught of costly and burdensome mandates targeting America’s job creators from the previous administration.

If you are interested in attending the 2026 Washington DC Fly-In, please contact us! 

INEDA members with Congressman Bacon from Nebraska.

Representative Don Bacon – Nebraska meet with INEDA members.

Members meet with Representative Adrian Smith – Nebraska.

Members and staff from INEDA, AED, and PEDA met with manufacturing representatives from John Deere and Case New Holland.