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.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
ACCA lobbied congressional leadership: Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Mike Crapo, Rep. Jason Smith, and Rep. Richard Neal, to extend the 199A deduction for pass-through entities. ACCA also urged these Senators and Representatives to preserve Sections 179D, 45L, and 25C regarding energy efficiency tax incentives.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PAUL CZARNECKI | Hired Lobbyist, Capstone National Partners |
| BARTON CHARLES JAMES | President & CEO |
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 |
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 |
Education EDU
ACCA promoted Career and Technical Education Awareness Act (H.R. 8638). This legislation would increase the visibility of career and technical education (CTE) programs by requiring the U.S. Department of Education to publish and maintain up-to-date information on its website about CTE programs and available funding. Additionally, it amends the FAFSA application process to include a summary of CTE programs and an acknowledgment signature box, ensuring that applicants are aware of CTE as a viable alternative to a traditional four-year degree.
| 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.