08.24.25 | Advocacy

House Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) have been in talks over the summer to draft another reconciliation bill. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: Reconciliation in Congress is a means for the majority party to aggregate its budgetary priorities into a legislative vehicle. This is important because the Senate requires 60 votes (known as “cloture”) to debate on any legislation; cloture is not …

08.22.25 | PHCC News

More than 20 expert-led education sessions and roundtable discussions for the plumbing and HVAC/R industries at CONNECT 2025. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) announces that PHCC CONNECT 2025 will feature an expanded schedule of interactive educational ...

07.31.25 | PHCC in the News

When I got into this trade, I figured I’d be working with pipe wrenches, not politicians. But here I am, telling you that what we do in the halls of Congress is just as critical as what we do in basements and crawlspaces. Why? Because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu. And I don’t know about you, but I prefer eating to being eaten, especially when I’ve already skipped lunch for the …

07.15.25 | Industry News

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, many teams experience a familiar phenomenon known as “summeritis.” This seasonal slump can lead to decreased motivation and productivity as employees dream of vacations, staying cool by the pool, and family time together. But all is not lost ...

07.10.25 | Foundation News

HomeServe as the newest award sponsor for the PHCC scholarship program, funding five scholarships with each award providing $3,000 in support for students pursuing plumbing or HVAC apprenticeship or service technician training.