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title: NECA Monitors as House Reconvenes for Budget Vote
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| View in browser Home Take Action Get Involved   This Week's Top News 8/27/21   1. HOUSE RETURNS FROM RECESS FOR KEY VOTE On Tuesday, the House was called back from August recess to vote on a series of rules to set up the September legislative calendar. The House voted on  H. Res. 601: "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.” This rule was adopted on a 220 - 212 vote.    NECA’s Look Ahead: The rules contained a provision to “deem the budget as passed,” which sets up the budget resolution for further Congressional action. Also the resolution stated that the infrastructure bill (Senate amendment to (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes) would be considered in the House no later than Sept. 28, 2021. NECA will continue to monitor the budget and the infrastructure bill over the coming weeks and provide regular updates.       2. PPP FORGIVENESS PORTAL OPENS FOR LOANS UP TO $150,000 Earlier this month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal for loans of $150,000 or less. This portal streamlines forgiveness applications to help borrowers attain forgiveness fast. So far, 600 banks have opted into direct forgiveness through the SBA, enabling 2.17 million borrowers to apply though the portal. Register and apply for PPP forgiveness here through the SBA. Below is the PPP direct forgiveness portal user guide that can walk you through the registration and application process.   Register Here View User Guide   Chairman’s Challenge: Long Island Chapter Meets with Rep. Lee Zeldin  Last week, the Long Island Chapter met with Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.). During this visit they discussed the current economic climate and NECA’s needs in the infrastructure legislation. Pictured from left to right is Rep. Zeldin and Charlie Gardner of the Long Island Chapter.     Special thanks to David Witz of Continental Electrical Construction Company for renewing his PLC membership!  NECAPAC Personal Contributions 332 NECAPAC Fund to 8-27-21 $405,181   Operational Fund Contributions 473 Operational Fund to 8-27-21 $106,770   Dirksen Group (14 or fewer members): Western Ohio Chapter Leads Russell Group (15-30 members): Alaska Chapter Leads Longworth Group (31-49 members): Long Island Chapter Leads Rayburn Group (50 or more members): Puget Sound Chapter Leads Click here to view your chapter's standing as of 8-27-21 View your Chapter's group here   On the Move Ed Christian of the Dakotas Chapter and Marco Giamberardino met with Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.).    James Farrell and Jessica Cardenas traveled to the Chicago & Cook County Chapter.    The Countdown   Funding for the federal government runs out in 42 days.   The 2022 Federal Elections are in 446 days.     Contact the Government Affairs Team: James Farrell Executive Director 412-418-1480 James.Farrell@necanet.org   Hadlea Bothe Specialist 713-870-8619 Hadlea.Bothe@necanet.org Jared Karbowsky Director 443-975-2932 Jared.Karbowsky@necanet.org   Jessica Cardenas Executive Director, Development & Engagement 570-709-7129 Jessica.Cardenas@necanet.org    NECA Capitol Hill: 412 First Street, SE Suite 110 Washington, DC 20003   NECAGovtAffairs@necanet.org   National Electrical Contractors Association, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20004, United States, 202-991-6300 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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