Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance
Advocating for Our Members and Advancing the Industry
Advocacy That Gives Tree Care a Voice
TCIA Advocacy empowers tree care professionals to help shape the policies that affect their businesses, employees, and communities. We work to educate policymakers, advance practical solutions, and champion policies that protect workers, strengthen the workforce, and elevate professional standards. Through grassroots engagement, member education, and strategic partnerships, we’re ensuring the tree care industry’s voice is heard where decisions are made.
Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance Blog
Washington Update: Workforce Development
Following is an update on workforce development proposals from Ulman Public TCIA's Washington, DC-based advocacy and lobbying partner. Workforce Development Legislation Included in House and ...
Washington Update: FMCSA Restores Out-of-Service Penalty for English Language Proficiency Violations
On May 20, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an internal policy memorandum revising its enforcement procedures related to the English language ...
TCIA’s Ben Tresselt Testifies on Tree Care Standard
On Thursday, May 15, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing titled “Reclaiming OSHA’s Mission: Ensuring Safety Without Overreach.” The ...