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May 31, 2019

Top Three 5/30/19: NECA Legislative Agenda on the Move

 

1. NECA-Sponsored 529 Legislation Passes House


One of NECA’s top legislative priorities, allowing 529 savings accounts to be used for apprenticeship programs, passed in the House last Thursday in a 417 to 3 vote.

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2. NECA Works with S-Corp. Association to Monitor Excise Tax on Private Companies


NECA, as a member of the S-Corporation Association, sent comments to the Department of Treasury, raising concerns over the potential harm of Section 4960 excise tax on private companies.

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3. NECA-Supported Bill Introduced to Repeal the Use of Reverse Auctions


Late last week, Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced legislation that would repeal the use of reverse auctions on federal construction contracts. Reverse auctions originally placed into law to limit expenditures from the federal government have proven ineffective and imprudent. As this procurement tool has demonstrated limited benefit to the federal government and no support from the contracting world, both Senators received strong support from groups across the Hill.

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Take Action on NECA’s Legislative Issues

NECA’s online Take Action Center makes it easy for you to contact your Representatives in Congress on NECA’s key issue priorities. In just a few minutes, you can make your voice heard by sending a pre-written letter to your Member of Congress on these issues:

  • Repeal the Cadillac Tax
  • Support the 529 OPTIONS Act
  • Invest in Our Nation's Infrastructure
  • Support Composite Plans and Modernize the Multiemployer Pension System

You can also earn one point per letter sent through the online Take Action Center for your chapter in the Chairman’s Challenge.

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