On Monday, NECA sent a letter to the Senate along with other organizations on S.1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (STRA). This bill would make strategic investments in federal highways while advancing environmental protections and infrastructure. The letter urges Senator Schumer to bring the bill to the floor for a vote after it passed unanimously through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
NECA’s Look Ahead: NECA is looking forward to the full vote on this important piece of legislation. We will continue to monitor this infrastructure bill along with any others that are brought to a vote.
2. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM PRESENTS AT AEI
This week, the NECA Government Affairs team presented at the Association Executives Institute (AEI). The presentation covered the current outlook of Congress. The forthcoming infrastructure investment, potential solutions to the debt ceiling, and navigating PPP loan forgiveness were some of the topics discussed. We also updated chapters on NECAPAC numbers, the 2022 Election cycle investment, and the NECAPAC booth at Convention.
NECA’s Look Ahead: The Government Affairs team is looking forward to the NECA Convention in Nashville and seeing everyone in person. We will continue to provide updates on the latest on the Hill and maintaining our position as the best specialty trade PAC.
Chairman’s Challenge: Long Island Chapter Meets with Rep. Andrew Garbarino
Last week, the Long Island Chapter met with Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). They had a great meeting discussing the issues impacting our NECA contractors and have plans to tour their JATC soon. Pictured is Charles Gardner of the Long Island Chapter, Thomas DePace of Advance Sound, Dan Sanchez of John Paul Electric, Rep. Garbarino, and Kurt Feldmann of Eldor Contracting.
Spotlight: Josh Bone's Congressional Testimony
Last week, Josh Bone, ELECTRI International Executive Director, testified on behalf of NECA at a hearing in front of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. The hearing, “Utilization of Small Contractors in the Infrastructure Plan,” centered around small business needs that should be addressed in the forthcoming 2021 infrastructure package.
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