News Archive
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SMACNA Supports the Approval of NDAA Amendment #365 – Federal Contract Change Order Reform
Jul 10, 2024 |2 min read — Federal Issues
SMACNA is urging House support for essential legislation that would equitably address a serious payment oversight that has long plagued federal contractors.
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H.R. 7024 – SMACNA Urges Senate to Pass the Tax Relief for America’s Families and Workers Act
May 29, 2024 |1 min read — Federal Issues
This measure, which received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House (passed 357-70) on January 31, 2024, would extend three vital tax incentive provisions which would greatly benefit SMACNA firms.
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H.R. 3934 – The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
May 7, 2024 |1 min read — Federal Issues
SMACNA urges House support of H.R. 3934, legislative which would reform the nation’s airport infrastructure.
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H.R 5376 – The Inflation Reduction Act
Aug 15, 2022 |3 min read — Federal Issues
Sweeping legislation that contains $369 billion of incentives to promote new energy efficency technologies and represents an important first step toward slashing energy waste and decarbonizing the country's building portfolio.
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Mar 23, 2022 |1 min read — Federal Issues
This notice contains information regarding Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund benefit accruals under the Variable Benefit Accrual Rate (VBAR) for 2021 Contribution Hours.
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H.R. 266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Aug 3, 2020 |2 min read — Federal Issues
This bipartisan measure provides $484 billion to deliver urgent pandemic relief by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing.
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H.R. 5544 - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping (SUBS) Act
Aug 3, 2020 |2 min read — Federal Issues
If enacted, the SUBS Act would provide federal construction subcontractors with confidence that when post-award subcontractor changes are made and cost-savings occur, the benefit accrues to the federal government and not exclusively to the prime
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H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Aug 3, 2020 |2 min read — Federal Issues
This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
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H.R. 3249 / S. 1841 - The Financing Our Energy Future Act
Jun 11, 2020 |1 min read — Federal Issues
H.R. 3079 has been reported from subcommittee to the Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits full Committee approval. An identical Senate bill, S. 1706, introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE) has been referred to the Senate Energy
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H.R. 6800 – Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act
Jun 11, 2020 |4 min read — Federal Issues
The House passed the $3 trillion coronavirus relief package despite opposition from most Republicans and some Democrats. It now goes to the Senate where Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has indicated they will not take up new legislation until the effects of
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H.R 6201 – The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
May 14, 2020 |5 min read — Federal Issues
Requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new