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Home » Congress and the HVACR Industry

Articles Tagged with ''Congress and the HVACR Industry''

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HVAC Trade Groups Back Bill to Change Regional Efficiency Compliance

Proposed legislation would base compliance on the date of manufacture instead of installation
Dana Slone
Dana Slone
July 17, 2026

Trade groups said the legislation would reduce confusion and ease compliance burdens for manufacturers, distributors, and contractors. 


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Bipartisan Housing Bill and the HVAC Industry

An HVAC Minute Video Update: July 7, 2026
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
July 7, 2026

Find out how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could impact the HVAC industry, from streamlining projects to smart tech adoption.


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The 1970s: From Energy Crisis to HVAC Boom

Enter EPA, the HVAC industry’s most-discussed legislative body
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
July 2, 2026

The saturation of homes with some type of air conditioning, central or room unit, grew from 45% in 6 years. 


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How the Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill Impacts the HVAC Industry

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could expedite HVAC projects if enacted
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 25, 2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has nearly 50 provisions aimed at making housing more affordable and available, which could boost HVAC business. 


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Employer-Directed Skills Act Could Reimburse HVAC Training Costs

If enacted, H.R. 4049 and S. 3846 could streamline training
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
April 22, 2026

The Employer-Directed Skills Act has been reintroduced to both chambers of Congress, offering a way to make training new hires easier and more affordable. 


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Update: 21 States, Other Prominent Parties, File SCOTUS Briefs in ‘Choice Refrigerants’ Case

Groups are urging Supreme Court to reconsider EPA’s power under AIM Act
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
April 21, 2026

More organizations have piled on, asking the Supreme Court to take a look at a case that could limit how much power Congress can delegate to the EPA. 


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From HVAC Contractor to Senator to Secretary of Homeland Security: An HVAC Minute Video Update - March 17, 2026

From HVAC Contractor to Senator to Secretary of Homeland Security

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 17, 2026
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
March 17, 2026
An HVAC contractor turned U.S. senator could soon be heading the Department of Homeland Security.
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1937: No More Hot Air in Congress

The first central air-conditioning at the U.S. Capitol was a York chilled-water system
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 12, 2026

Anecdotes from the era tell of paper that warped, ink that smudged and people who nearly passed out because of stifling heat at the Capitol. The arrival of central a/c changed all that. 


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From HVAC Contractor to DHS Nominee: Markwayne Mullin Tapped for Homeland Security Position

Mullin, a long-time ally of ACCA and the HVAC industry, ready to serve department’s mission
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 10, 2026

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a former plumbing and HVAC contractor, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.


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Heat Pump Rebates Could Get the Axe: An HVAC Minute Video Update - March 9, 2026

Heat Pump Rebates Could Get the Axe

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 9, 2026
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
March 9, 2026
Whether due to sustainability goals or rising energy costs — electrification laws are gaining momentum across the country.
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