Tennessee Association of
Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors, Inc.
TAPHCC is very involved in the current economic and political climate as it affects our members. PHCC of Tennessee, represented by lobbyist- Chip Smith, whose goal it will be to further the interests of Tennessee p-h-c contractors, whether it be by the promotion of new legislation or as a watchdog for legislation that may be detrimental to our contractors.
PHCC-National Association’s Government Relations Department, headed by Kevin Schwalb, provides the p-h-c industry representation in Washington, D.C., in a number of different areas, including small business issues, healthcare reform, tort reform, tax-related matters, and code and regulatory affairs, etc.
Both the state and national PHCC have Political Action Committees (PAC). The PAC is responsible for making campaign contributions to candidates who support the p-h-c industry.
The Capitol Exchange, an e-mail communications forum for PHCC members and national, state and local leaders to discuss legislative and regulatory issues, is available to all PHCC-National Association members, state and local associations.
Finally, the Government Relations Departments holds an annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C. This conference offers contractors and paid staff an opportunity to participate “first-hand” in the legislative process and actually lobby their legislators on issues of concern to the member and PHCC-National Association issues.
Get Involved With Issues That Directly Affect You!
- 3% Withholding Tax
Complete government contracts without having a 3% Witholding Tax deducted from payment. Don't let Congress punish you for the "tax cheats" that are primarily responsible for the tax gap. - Immigration
Do business without the fear of fines and penalties for unknowingly hiring illegal immigrants. Help PHCC ensure the appropriate immigration reform without holding one company responsible if your subcontractor uses illegal immigrants. - Unfair Utility Competition
Compete on a level playing field with utilities that use unfair means to undercut your service rates. Join the fight against Unfair Utility Competition.
- Health Insurance
Give your employees the health insurance they deserve at rates you can afford. Find out more about what we're doing to support Association Health Plans. Click here to view a graph reflecting the increase in the cost of health care.
- Estate Tax
Pass on more of what you've earned in your life to your heirs. Find out how you can benefit from repeal of the Estate or "Death" Tax.
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