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title: NECA Monitors Budget Framework for Reconciliation
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| View in browser Home Take Action Get Involved   This Week's Top News 7/16/21   1. BUDGET RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK RELEASED BY SENATE On Tuesday, Senate Democrats announced a budget framework of $3.5 trillion dollars. This resolution will set the framework to begin budget reconciliation. This bill that is likely to include President Biden’s “human" infrastructure plan, Build Back Better.    NECA’s Look Ahead: Although the budget resolution framework text has not yet been released, we are expecting three areas of offset focused in three main buckets: Health Care Savings, Tax Code changes (Corporate, International, High-Income Individual, Tax Enforcement), and long-term growth estimations.  NEAC is expecting text within the coming week and will continue to update membership on the budget reconciliation process.       2. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE BILLS INTRODUCED IN HOUSE This week, Congressman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Congressman Danny Davis (D-Ill.) introduced the Upward Mobility Enhancement Act, and the Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act. These bills aim to increase employer provided education assistance to $12,000 and expand education-related tools and technology covered by the tax exclusion.    NECA’s Look Ahead: These NECA-supported bills benefit both employees and employers by allowing students to work through their education and allowing businesses to retain a highly skilled workforce. We will be monitoring the progress of these pieces of legislation.    Chairman’s Challenge: Southern Indiana Chapter Visits Washington D.C.  On Thursday, members of the Southern Indiana Chapter visited Washington D.C. and met Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.). They discussed infrastructure and potential budget resolution. Pictured is David White of Premier Electric Inc., Ben Wagner of Capital Electric, Scott Hartig of Mel-Kay Electric Company, Ryan Samsil of Crown Electric, Luke Jones of The State Group, Kurtis Frederick of Industrial Electric Service, Adam Cook of the Southern Indiana Chapter, Hadlea Bender, and Marco Giamberardino.      Special thanks to Marv Nelson of Nelson Electric, Gloria Ashford of Ashford Electric, Kevin Connelly of Connelly Electric, and Robert Flurer of Skeels Electric Company for renewing their PLCs.  NECAPAC Personal Contributions 282 NECAPAC Fund to 7-16-21 $3152,769   Operational Fund Contributions 432 Operational Fund to 7-16-21 $94,035   Dirksen Group (14 or fewer members): Western Ohio Chapter Leads Russell Group (15-30 members): Twin Ports-Arrowhead 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 7-16-21 View your Chapter's group here   On the Move This week, NECA’s Government Affairs team met with Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Ind.), Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.), and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio).    The Countdown   Funding for the federal government runs out in 77 days.   The 2022 Federal Elections are in 481 days.     Contact the Government Affairs Team: James Farrell Executive Director 412-418-1480 James.Farrell@necanet.org   Hadlea Bothe Specialist 240-800-5004 Hadlea.Bothe@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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