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Home » Congress and the HVACR Industry

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

PHCC 2025 legislative conference group

PHCC Plans May Legislative Conference for Washington

February 5, 2026

This year’s conference — co-hosted with the American Supply Association (ASA) — will bring contractors and industry leaders to Capitol Hill to meet with federal legislators and discuss policies that impact the plumbing and HVACR industries.



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'Energy Choice Act' Seeks to Block Local Gas Bans

HVAC groups rally behind legislation, arguing it preserves competition, contractor certainty
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
November 12, 2025

Cities, states have pushed electrification at the expense of natural gas — now Congress is pushing back. 


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Government Shutdown Begins: What’s Next for HVACR Contractors

ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
October 10, 2025

Delayed payments, paused approvals, slowed processing — contractors’ quick guide to navigating the shutdown.


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ACCA, AHRI, HARDI, PHCC Outline HVAC Legislative To-Do List

Trade groups push workforce, refrigerant, energy issues, and more in Washington
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
October 8, 2025

Portions of the sweeping One Big, Beautiful Bill Act impacted the HVACR industry, but lobbyists are still keeping busy on several fronts. 


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Built in America, Attacked from Abroad: Why Congress Must Defend the Refrigerant Transition

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Steve Yurek
August 7, 2025

Temporary supply chain friction is being weaponized to sabotage a domestic policy that protects American jobs, technology, and economic leadership.


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Congress Moves to Shield ENERGY STAR as Industry Rallies

Lawmakers from both parties unite to defend EPA's efficiency label as White House eyes cuts
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
August 4, 2025

Senate and House bills keep funding steady – industry, consumer advocates, and Congress say the program saves money and bolsters U.S. manufacturing.


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House Republicans Urge EPA to Reconsider HFC Rule

Lawmakers say the rule hurts small businesses and offers minimal environmental benefit
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 30, 2025

House Republicans are asking EPA to reconsider the HFC Management Rule, noting that it will hurt small businesses and have minimal environmental benefit.


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BREAKING NEWS

Big, Beautiful Bill Has Positives and Negatives for HVAC Industry

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
July 3, 2025

After much speculation, the "Big, Beautiful Bill" has been passed, and there are several points that will directly impact the HVAC industry. 


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BREAKING NEWS

Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill That Eliminates 4 HVAC Tax Incentives

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
July 1, 2025

Four key HVAC incentives, including 25C and 25D, are one step closer to repeal after a razor-thin Senate vote.


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What the Loss of 25C Could Mean For HVAC

Proposed repeal of 25C credit sparks concern across the HVACR industry
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
June 25, 2025

A popular tax credit that helps homeowners afford energy-efficient HVAC upgrades is on the line. As Congress debates the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” contractors and distributors are speaking out about what losing Section 25C could mean for their businesses — and the industry's future. 


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