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ACCA’s post-election webinar offered crucial insights into what President-elect Donald Trump’s historic second-term victory means for HVACR contractors. With expert analysis from Jim Ellis of BIPAC, who brings 35 years of political experience, the session highlighted how this election may shift policy landscapes and impact the industry.
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In a decision with significant implications for contractors, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has invalidated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 overtime rule. The court ruled that the rule’s salary thresholds prioritized pay over job duties, effectively creating a “salary-only test” for overtime exemptions.
Every day, contractors struggle with the consequences of burdensome environmental, labor, and financial regulations. ACCA fights back on behalf of […]
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As the 2024 election nears, voters across the U.S. will have the opportunity to weigh in on several important ballot measures affecting the industry on issues including labor, wages, energy, education, and taxes. Each of these measures will potentially impact contractors within the relevant jurisdictions.
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As the 2024 election approaches, the race for control of Congress is as competitive as the presidential contest, which we detailed in last week’s blog. The House and Senate will play significant roles in determining the extent to which the incoming president can pursue their policy goals.
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With less than a month until Election Day, the 2024 presidential race remains tightly contested, with the outcome likely hinging on several key battleground states. Recent polling shows both Vice President Harris and former President Trump neck and neck nationally and in critical swing states. Each campaign is deploying significant resources to these pivotal states, recognizing that the electoral map is narrower than ever.
Thanks to ACCA’s persistent advocacy efforts, the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest rule under the AIM Act will allow more flexibility […]
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With workforce issues continuing to burden contracting businesses, ACCA works hard to promote legislation that encourages more students to consider careers in the trades.
When it comes to standing up for contractor interests, ACCA represents the gold standard—literally. In July, ACCA was notified that […]
On July 30, ACCA President and CEO Barton James sent a letter to the White House regarding the Supreme Court […]
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ACCA has joined with 135 other associations representing small businesses in urging Congress to delay the filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The act would have a significant impact on HVACR small businesses.
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Contractors may get another year to sell certain Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would allow a one-year sell-through period for VRF systems using HFCs with a global warming potential (GWP) of 700 or greater. ACCA is tracking this proposed rule and its potential impact on contractors.
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Changes are coming to prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
Advances in heat pump technology make electrification a great solution for a growing number of homes and businesses, but going […]
Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) recently introduced H.J.Res. 147, a Congressional Review Act Resolution that would overturn OSHA’s recently finalized Walkaround […]
With 85.5% of air conditioning contractor family businesses having majority or sole ownership by family members the questions of who, […]
In April, the U.S. Department of Energy marked an important milestone by awarding an initial $158 million for New York […]
Reporting requirements for businesses in the name of corporate transparency are unfairly targeting small businesses, the Air Conditioning Contractors of […]
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On April 23, the Department of Labor released its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This new rule introduces two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold for ‘white collar’ salaried employees. ACCA has been closely monitoring this rule and its impact on contractor members.
How are elected leaders and candidates working on sensible changes that foster growth in vocational work? That was the topic of a special virtual town hall event ACCA hosted for members with West Virginia Treasurer and Congressional Candidate Riley Moore on April 2. Read more about this here.
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