NECA’s Position on the Issues
For more than 100 years, NECA has promoted the interests of the electrical contracting industry on Capitol Hill. Be informed on issues affecting our industry. NECA prepares position statements on important issues in order to educate our members and the public on legislation vital to our industry. To read NECA’s position on an issue, click on the topic or legislation listed below.
Position Papers
- RELIEF IS CRITICAL FOR MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS
- REPEAL THE 3% GOVERNMENT WITHHOLDING TAX
- HELP ELIMINATE EMPLOYERS INAPPROPRIATELY MISCLASSIFYING WORKERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
- SUPPORT THE BUILDING STAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2010 (S. 3079)
- SUPPORT A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO ESTATE TAX REFORM
Government Affairs Committee
NECA’s Government Affairs Committee is concerned with federal legislative actions and regulatory policies affecting the opportunity and ability of electrical contractors to operate efficiently, profitably and in the best interest of their customers. The committee makes recommendations to the NECA Board of Governors on the association's national legislative policies. It also reviews related model programs for implementation at the state and local levels, including bidding and contracting procedures.
Important Links
- Mechanical-Electrical-Sheet Metal Alliance
- Associated Speciality Contractors
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives
- The White House
- Library of Congress (bill Information)
- Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Business
- Congressional Quarterly Issue Information
- Roll Call
Issue Archive
Top Issues
- 06/07/2010
- Coalition for Workplace Safety Meeting at NAM
- 06/07/2010
- Building Star Legislation Finally Introduced in the House
- 06/03/2010
- PLC and ECPAC News
