NECA Statement Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) released the following
statement from CEO David Long in response to President Joseph Biden’s State of
the Union address on February 7, 2023:
“On behalf of the National Electrical Contractors Association,
I want to echo President Biden’s proclamation during the State of the Union to
rebuild America’s infrastructure and strengthen the American workforce. The
unprecedented bipartisan federal investment over
the past two years in
our nation's infrastructure presents real change for the more than 4,000 NECA
contractors of all sizes across the country.
The historic Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction
Act will
usher in a new era of substantial work
opportunities for the long-term success of NECA contractors over
the next decade.
However, the United States is still facing supply chain issues, rising inflation, tax issues, and workforce shortages that jeopardize the path towards sustainable work for our contractors. NECA stands ready to continue to work with the Biden Administration and the 118th Congress to ensure the success of NECA contractors and the country.”