Articles Tagged with ''politics and HVACR''

HARDI's new Grassroots Advocacy Center is a central hub for HARDI members to learn about key legislative and regulatory issues that impact their businesses.

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

Federal policy shifts and tariffs are stalling some key megaprojects across the U.S. – from clean energy to EV manufacturing. Sheet metal and HVAC trades face cancellations, layoffs, and mounting uncertainty, SMART General President Michael Coleman says.

Both groups see unfinished business on the table. SMACNA flagged disappointment that several contractor-friendly residential tax credits (25C, 25D, 45L) are set to expire after 2025 or 2026. ABC is pushing for continued momentum on regulatory reform to help contractors stay competitive.

Beyond 179D, the letter also presses Congress to preserve residential energy efficiency credits — Sections 25C, 25D, and 45L — which are set to expire under both the House and Senate bills. 

As manufacturers race to modernize legacy infrastructure and build smarter factories, the call for smarter AI policy solutions rings louder than ever, the National Association of Manufacturers argues.

SMART union members have maintained a constant presence outside federal courthouses, with Local 24 joining the nationwide campaign for Abrego Garcia's return.

Industry leaders are speaking out against the EPA's recent controversial cancellation of environmental grants, as new documents reveal agency officials were aware their actions lacked proper legal justification.

Facing potential 25% tariffs and supply chain disruptions, the HVAC industry grapples with soaring copper prices reaching $5.35 per pound, forcing manufacturers to explore alternative materials.