SMACNA ON CAPITOL HILL
The combined efforts of SMACNA’s dedicated legislative staff, reinforced by committed active members directly impacts the legislative process and regulatory environment to ensure the growth of our industry. We lobby for or against regulations and work with executive governmental agencies and elected officials to create regulations and define enforcement measures and consequences. SMACNA takes a strong leadership role on Capitol Hill with plans of actions such as, SMACPAC, The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Political Action Committee.
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LEARN MOREPRIORITY ISSUES: 119TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
SMACNA works to be involved in issues that directly affect members.
SMACNA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF
Belen Pifel
Director of Operations
Erica Anderson
Administrative Assistant
LATEST LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIVITY
Seth Lennon sits down with Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to talk about some of the work being done to improve safety and efficiency at our nation's airports and the role that our industry plays in making these
May 22, 2024
Seth Lennon sits down with the Acting Secretary of Labor to talk about some of the workforce-related issues confronting our industry.
May 15, 2024
SMACNA contractors are working on almost every significant airport expansion, upgrade or new construction project across the nation, activity that would be funded and enhanced by H.R. 3935.
May 8, 2024
Small business champion has led the charge on issues such as tax incentives for public and private business HVAC retrofits, change order reform, infrastructure and small business grants for loans and business expansion.
May 1, 2024
California congressman is a leader on several of SMACNA's legislative priorities.
May 1, 2024
Read more about our SMACPAC goals and the work of the SMAC Administrative Fund.
Apr 24, 2024
Texas Congressman is a leading champion on many key policies, including childcare for registered apprentices, infrastructure, Davis-Bacon and boosting skilled workforce training efforts in Texas and nationally.
Apr 17, 2024
H.R. 7024 addresses SMACNA’s top tax priorities - extensions to the bonus depreciation, equipment expensing, and R&D tax credits. After passage in the U.S. House, Senate approval of H.R. 7024 will save hundreds of billions of dollars for industry
Apr 10, 2024
The Tax Relief for America’s Families and Workers Act contains several items of importance to SMACNA contractors, including Bonus Depreciation, Extension of 174 R&D credits, and expansion of 179 expensing and interest deductibility measures.
Mar 1, 2024
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Proposed legislation would limit the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal construction projects.
Mar 10, 2022
SMACNA ADVOCACY
Discover SMACNA's stance on the critical issues shaping the industry, small businesses and your future. Take action today to drive impactful legislative change to help SMACNA push priority issues across the goal line for lasting success.
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SMACPAC's prime goal is to support legislators who will work to give our industry real attention and a fair chance on the Hill. SMACPAC is the association’s commitment to political action and your investment in the future.
The SMAC Administrative Fund is active in every election cycle, supporting our political action committee's efforts to raise funds for candidates of both parties who promote union construction.
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