Government Affairs News

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  CEA Interview: Katie Thomson (FAA)

  May 22, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  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

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  CEA National Issues Conference Interview: Julie Su

  May 15, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  Seth Lennon sits down with the Acting Secretary of Labor to talk about some of the workforce-related issues confronting our industry.

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  SMACNA Urges Congress to Pass FAA Reauthorization

  May 8, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  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.

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  SMACPAC Ambassadors Cohosted Political Event for Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez

  May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  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.

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  Stan Kolbe Meets with Rep. Kevin Mullin

  May 1, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  California congressman is a leader on several of SMACNA's legislative priorities.

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  Support the SMAC Administrative Fund

  Apr 24, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  Read more about our SMACPAC goals and the work of the SMAC Administrative Fund.

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  SMACPAC Joins Rep. Henry Cuellar at NBA Game

  Apr 17, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

  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.

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  Tell Your Senators to Vote Yes on H.R. 7024 - Pass Equipment, R&D Tax Incentives

  Apr 10, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

  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

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