About the Conference
Join us in Washington, DC Wednesday, May 13 and
Thursday, May 14 for NECA’s 2015 National Legislative
Conference.
This annual meeting is the
premiere legislative
conference for electrical contractors to hear about the top
issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who
are working to provide real solutions. Our conference
is about policy, not partisanship. Accordingly, NECA will
ensure leading members of Congress from both sides of
the political aisle will be on hand to brief participants on the
latest happenings on Capitol Hill.
NECA’s Government Affairs team has been working
throughout the 114th Congress advocating NECA’s
legislative agenda and the issues that impact the bottom
line of NECA contractors. With a new Congress in town, this
will be your best opportunity to come to Washington, D.C.,
tell lawmakers your story, and help them understand the
issues affecting your business.
NECA’s top priorities for 2015 include a wide variety
of issues aimed at ensuring the businesses of NECA
contractors continue to grow and prosper. These important
issues include: investing in our nation’s infrastructure,
creating new and innovative multi employer defined benefit
pension plans, comprehensive tax reform, and repealing
Affordable Care Act tax provisions.
Through your participation during these critical days, we
will use our collective voice to advance these issues on
behalf of our industry.
Participants in the
Conference will take
part in issue briefings
and engage with
Members of Congress
and Washington
insiders while gaining a
unique perspective on
the legislative process.
All registrants have the
opportunity to meet
with legislative leaders
in their offices and at our Congressional Reception.
NECA staff will ensure that all participants will have the
opportunity to meet with their members of Congress and will
provide assistance in helping them communicate effectively
with prepared position papers and preparatory meetings
putting forth the necessary talking points. By taking an active
role in the policymaking process, participants are contributing
to the success of the electrical contracting industry by sending
Congress the message that NECA leads the industry in
establishing and maintaining the highest workforce standards
and performance. Join forces with other NECA members and
staff working on the Association’s behalf in Washington.
Together, we can guide legislative change for our industry
and the people we serve. Download Conference Brochure
Capitol Hill Visits
Meetings with Members of Congress are critically important to a successful advocacy strategy on Capitol Hill.
Congress is considering a multitude of legislative initiatives affecting the electrical construction industry, and it is imperative that your elected officials are aware of NECA’s position on issues of importance to the industry. NECA will fully brief and prepare attendees for meetings with their members of Congress. All attendees will be provided easy to read issue papers on NECA’s top issues to take with them on their visits.
Please indicate your willingness to participate in Capitol Hill visits during the registration process for the NECA 2015 National Legislative Conference. Once you register for the conference, please indicate which members of Congress you would like to meet with. Hill visits will take place during the afternoon of May 14, 2015. In addition, a member of NECA’s Government Affairs staff will be available to accompany you on visits if you wish. For more information on the Capitol Hill visits or to request help in scheduling a meeting, please contact necagovtaffairs@necanet.org.
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Political Leadership Council (PLC) Summit
This year’s annual
Political Leadership
Council (PLC) Summit
will continue to
coincide with the
NECA 2015 National
Legislative Conference.
PLC members are
encouraged to
participate in the
Legislative Conference, as well as special, invitation only
events that will feature high profile speakers. From
interacting with Members of Congress at the PLC sponsored
Congressional Reception to participating in
exclusive briefings and business meetings, the Summit
allows PLC members to continue integrating political
action into their daily activities. PLC chapters and members
embody a commitment of extraordinary magnitude and
exemplify leadership within the electrical construction
industry through their generous NECAPAC contributions.
They help secure the policy priorities of our members and
increase the visibility of NECA. Membership in the PLC, and
access to its corresponding events, is open to all NECA
members and chapters. If you are interested in joining the
PLC and participating in the Summit’s exclusive events after
the Conference, either through a personal contribution
or through working with other members to meet your
chapter’s goal, please contact NECA’s Government Affairs staff.
We look forward to welcoming our PLC members taking part
in the 2015 Summit. We are grateful for our PLC members
who have shown dedication and commitment to a vigorous
government affairs program and who help to ensure that
NECA has the resources to continue to make an impact on
the national legislative landscape.
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