AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA for AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
No amount is shown when the filer reports less than $5,000 for the period, which the form does not ask them to state.
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
American Innovation in Manufacturing Act (Public Law 116-260) regarding HFC phasedown. ACCA supports a safe transition for contractors and consumers alike, given the flammable nature of A2L refrigerants, which will be replacing HFCs in the marketplace. ACCA also supports an orderly transition in order to minimize market disruptions. EPA provided recommendations to EPA for rulemaking and the refrigerant transition in June. ACCA supported H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plans Act which would allow associations like ACCA to provide health plans to members. ACCA supported S. 1706 which would make permanent the 199A tax deduction for S-corporations, also referred to as 'pass-through entities'. ACCA opposed DOE's decision to sunset ENERGY STAR for central air conditioning units and gas fired furnaces.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PAUL CZARNECKI | Hired Lobbyist, Capstone National Partners |
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
ACCA supported S.1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make the Section 199A deduction for small businesses structured as 'S-corporations' or 'pass-through entities' permanent.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
ACCA opposed DOE's decision to sunset ENERGY STAR program for central air conditioning and gas fired furnaces.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Small Business SMB
ACCA opposed the nomination of Secretary Julie Su as Secretary of Labor on the basis that it would harm small businesses and independent contractors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Health Issues HCR
ACCA supported H.R. 2868, the Association Health Plans Act. This bill would allow associations like ACCA to provide health plans to members.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
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