Our Issues
Infrastructure
From airports to the power grid, NECA contractors keep America built and running. See what’s needed to keep critical projects moving as IIJA funding winds down.
Energy
Power demand is surging — and the grid, permitting process, and energy mix all need to catch up. See NECA’s policy priorities for meeting America’s energy future.
Federal Tax Reform
Tax policy shapes every contractor’s bottom line. See where NECA stands on making tax relief permanent and cutting remaining burdens like the Estate Tax and AMT.
Workforce Development
The demand for skilled electricians has never been higher. Learn how NECA is investing in apprenticeships to build tomorrow’s workforce.
- Misclassification cheats workers and costs billions in lost revenue. See why NECA is pushing for stronger worker classification standards.
- Prevailing wage protections keep federal construction fair. Learn why NECA is fighting to defend the Davis-Bacon Act.
- Closing the skills gap requires smarter immigration policy. See NECA’s roadmap for verification, guest worker reform, and a pathway to citizenship.
Contracting Reform
Federal procurement rules haven’t kept pace with the realities of construction. Explore NECA’s agenda for smarter, fairer contracting.
Authorize Innovative Composite Plans to Modernize the Multiemployer Pension Plan System
A new plan design could secure retirement for hundreds of thousands of workers. Learn how composite plans modernize the pension system.