PHCC Contractors Celebrate 2025 Legislative Conference
Those who made annual journey to Washington, D.C., met with legislators to highlight issues in trades
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) said more than 100 members, chapter leaders, and industry stakeholders gathered in the nation’s capital in May to discuss key issues affecting the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry. PHCC representatives met with lawmakers to support federal workforce development programs, defend natural gas as a vital part of the U.S. energy mix, promote consumer choice, and advocate for pro-growth tax policies.
Industry collaboration was shown at a Capitol Hill reception where PHCC members networked with members from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI). PHCC contractors met with lawmakers the following day.
The morning after the conference, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1 — the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
The legislation includes several PHCC-supported tax measures, including:
- A permanent extension of the Section 199A pass-through income deduction.
- Maintenance of higher estate tax exemption thresholds.
- An extension of bonus depreciation with full expensing beyond 2026.
“These legislative wins are a reminder of the power of grassroots advocacy and the strong presence PHCC can bring to Capitol Hill,” said Mark Valentini, PHCC Vice President of Legislative Affairs.
The bill now heads to the Senate, where PHCC will continue to push for final passage of the tax provisions.
The next PHCC Legislative Conference will take place May 5–6, 2026.
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