AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA for AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
What was lobbied
4 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. ACCA lobbied for a one year sell-through period for products that use R410a refrigerant.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PAUL CZARNECKI | Hired Lobbyist, Capstone National Partners |
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
ACCA met with representatives from the Department of Treasury to discuss compiling informational resources for HVAC contractors on the 25C tax credit.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PAUL CZARNECKI | Hired Lobbyist, Capstone National Partners |
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
ACCA participated in meetings with DOE and industry stakeholders to discuss future generations of refrigerants, otherwise referred to as "A3" or "natural" refrigerants. ACCA supported S.J.Res.58 and H.J.Res.111 which would overturn DOE's rule restricting consumer access to non-condensing furnaces.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PAUL CZARNECKI | Hired Lobbyist, Capstone National Partners |
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
ACCA opposed the expansion of the overtime exemption for white collar workers proposed by DOL and treasury. ACCA supported H.J. Res 166 which would nullify the rule. ACCA opposed the updates to safety inspections by OSHA that would allow third party representatives to be present on safety inspections without the consent of business owners. ACCA supported H.J. Res 147 which would overturn the rule. ACCA opposed the Joint Employer Rule put forward by the NLRB. ACCA supported H.J.Res.98/S.J.Res.49 which would nullify the rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PAUL CZARNECKI | Hired Lobbyist, Capstone National Partners |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.