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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1330 Braddock Place |
Address2 | Suite 350 |
City | Alexandria |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 567-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christopher Czarnecki |
Date | 11/23/2021 3:28:01 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Death Tax Repeal Act; S.617 and H.R. 1712
As you might know, the death tax, also known as the estate tax, entitles the federal government to 40 percent of estates valued at over $11 million. It is among the most confiscatory taxes in the country. Moreover, it applies to the market value of assets including vehicles, furniture, real estate, tools, equipment, and much, much more. Appraisers have even been known to include client lists as an asset contributing towards the $11 million threshold.
The Death Tax Repeal Act-S. 617 and H.R. 1712 introduced by Senator Thune (R-SD), and Representatives Smith (R-MO) and Bishop (D-GA) respectively, is bipartisan legislation that would eliminate this unfair confiscatory tax that poses undue hardship on families across the country who own small businesses-including contractors. Please take a moment to participate in our action alert and let your representatives in Congress know why they need to support this important bill.
Section 199A, Main Street Tax Certainty Act; H.R. 1381 and S. 1381
Take action today to support the Main Street Certainty Act of 2021 (H.R. 1381 and S. 480), which would make the Section 199A deduction for small businesses permanent. Section 199A allows small businesses, also referred to as S-corporations or pass-through entities, to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income (QBI). The Section 199A deduction was included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to create greater tax parity between small businesses and larger corporations. In other words, its purpose is to level the playing field. It is currently set to expire at the end of 2025.
Please take a moment to let your representatives in Congress know why they should support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2021 (H.R. 1381 and S. 480) and make this important provision for small businesses permanent.
25C Permanence, Incentivize Residential Energy Efficiency Act; H.R. 3324
On May 18, 2021 Representative Roger Williams (R-TX) introduced H.R. 3324, the Incentivize Residential Energy Efficiency Act, which would make the Section 25C tax credit permanent. Section 25C offers homeowners a federal tax credit of 10 percent, up to $500, against the cost of energy efficient equipment-including HVAC systems. The 25C credit is currently set to expire at the end of 2021. It was last renewed in December 2020 with bipartisan support.
Please take action today and urge your representatives in Congress to support this important legislation that will ensure greater certainty for the homeowners who utilize the 25C credit while also driving business for HVAC contractors and ACCA members across the country.
179D Energy Efficiency tax deduction. 45L tax credit. Funding for career and technical education and skilled trades workforce. Miscellaneous COVID-19 related policies. General taxation for small businesses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Czarnecki |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Home Energy Savings Act; S. 2588 and H.R. 4506
These pieces of legislation are an ACCA priority and require HVAC systems to be properly installed.
New Home Energy Savings Act; S. 2595
These pieces of legislation are an ACCA priority and require HVAC systems to be properly installed.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Senior Vice President of Government Relations |
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Czarnecki |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act; S. 864 and H.R. 2037
This bipartisan, bicameral legislation increases the flexibility of Pell Grants by extending eligibility to short-term job training programs which are in high demand.
As you likely know, the skilled trades face a growing labor gap. The HVACR industry is no exception. It is estimated that 115,000 positions will need to be filled in our industry alone over the next 5 years. The short-term credentials highlighted in this bill can dramatically increase earning potential and help stem this labor gap, while also offering a significantly lower barrier to entry than a 4-year degree.
HOPE4HOMES Act of 2021; H.R. 3456 and S. 1768
ACCA is urging members of Congress to support H.R.3456 and S.1768, the HOPE4HOMES Act of 2021. HOPE4HOMES has two components that will work together to help boost the HVACR industry. The first part, HOPE (Home Online Performance-Based Energy-Efficiency) Training, will provide $500 million to contractor companies to enroll their employees online skill and training improvement courses. This is paired with the $6 billion HOMES (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings) Rebate Program that will provide incentives for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency improvements. Participate in our action alert today and let your representatives in Congress know why they should support the HOPE4HOMES Act of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Small Business Administration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Senior Vice President of Government Relations |
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Czarnecki |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act; H.R. 7777 and S. 4117
Take action for PPP loan forgiveness today by letting your representatives in Congress know that you support H.R. 7777 and S. 4117, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act. If enacted, this bipartisan legislation would forgive all PPP loans of less than $150,000 upon the borrowers completion of a simple, one-page forgiveness document.
Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act; H.R. 842
Last month the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, HR 842 was introduced in the House of Representatives. This bill seeks to radically rewrite our nations labor laws in favor of unions and at the expense of workers and employers. There are several troubling provisions in the law, but some of the most concerning include the following:
Gives unions the power to demand employers not do business with other non-union companies
Gives unions the sole determination over the manner elections are conducted-effectively eliminating secret balloting
Eliminates workers rights to remove unions that have failed to adequately represent their interests
Limits the ability of businesses and individuals to utilize independent contractors
Bans all state right-to-work laws
Eliminates the right of employers to withdraw recognition from a union, even upon evidence that all employees want the union out
Mandates civil fines up to $50,000 for any unfair labor practice (double for repeat offenders), and $10,000 daily fines for non-compliance with any National Labor Relations Board order
This legislation will kill jobs, strain supply chains, and significantly reduce opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and harm contractors across the country.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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