Advocacy News

07.25.19

On Friday, July 12, 2019,  Alex Acosta resigned as Secretary of Labor, setting the stage for Deputy Secretary Patrick Pizzella (pictured left) to step in as Acting Secretary until the spot is permanently filled.

07.25.19

On June 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the last package of appropriations bills, having completed its part of the FY2020 appropriations process. The U.S. Senate must now consider 12 spending bills to fund government operations beginning Oct. 1, 2019.

06.26.19

PHCC is thrilled about our commitment to train 75,000 people over the next five years through our plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship programs by signing the Pledge to America’s Workers.

06.20.19

Has your state chapter hosted an advocacy day at your State Capitol? If recent events in Texas are any indication, legislation debated by state legislatures and regulatory agencies can have as much (if not more) of an impact on your business than any policies that come out of Washington, D.C.

06.14.19

My name is Hunter Botto, Vice President of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association and a proud third-generation plumber.  It is incredible when we are united in our efforts how much can be achieved.  We thank Governor Abbott for hearing the cries of the plumbing industry and those that it serves.

06.06.19

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association today extended thanks to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for hearing the cries of the plumbing industry and those it serves after the governor issued a positive message indicating he most likely would give the Texas state licensing board a two-year extension. The organization issued the following statement: “The plumbers across the nation are …

05.30.19

May 13-20, 2019 was “Infrastructure Week” in Washington, D.C. Infrastructure Week is a time for infrastructure stakeholders from all across the spectrum, including energy, transportation, civil engineering, and of course water, to promote the need for improved infrastructure in the United States. In the partisan atmosphere that has been typical in Washington for many years now, one of the few …

05.15.19

During PHCC’s Legislative Conference, a very focused and energetic group of professional PHCC contractors, association executives and industry partners took to Capitol Hill to advocate for PHCC members before Congressional members.

05.15.19

Sometimes it takes a village – or at least a strong contingent of passionate contractors – to create change. By voicing our concerns in person about unfair utility competition, we hopefully put a face – and a story – with this important issue.

04.04.19

U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington, D.C., ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in an Association Health Plan (AHP) lawsuit filed by 12 states who claimed that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) exceeded its statutory authority in a rulemaking that opened up opportunities for multi-employer AHPs.