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
- Federal Construction/Contracting Reform
- Repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax
- Repeal the 3% Government Withholding tax
- Unfair Utility Competition (Cross-Subsidization)
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
- 03/09/2010
- PLC and NECA On Capitol Hill This Week
- 03/09/2010
- Building STAR Introduced by Senator Merkley
- 03/09/2010
- Pension Relief: A Fresh Start?
