News from PCCA
On June 25, the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) joined more than 80 leading trade organizations in sending this letter to Senate leadership, pressing for passage of the new budget reconciliation tax package. With millions of jobs and local economies at stake, the coalition called for urgent action to deliver permanent tax relief for pass-through businesses. At the heart of the request was a full extension of the Section 199A deduction, vital for supporting pass-through entities and C corporations, alongside protections for the deductibility of state and local taxes.
Thanks to the strength and unity of this business community, those provisions were signed into law as part of the Big Beautiful Bill. PCCA is proud to have played a part in that success and remains deeply committed to advancing policies that support American enterprise and drive growth from the ground up.
Signed into law on July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions that will expand Pell Grant eligibility to learners pursuing a short-term job training program. The new Workforce Pell Grants for short-term programs are effective July 1, 2026, and stand to benefit workers and providers in compliance with the new law. The change is also a positive development for employers seeking upskilled workers to meet industry’s workforce needs.
Click below to see an analysis of the Workforce Pell Grant expansion by the PCCA government affairs team.
You can register today to take part in Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17. Join businesses across the country who are committed to keeping workers safe through effective safety and health programs. This year’s theme is Preparedness is Your Superpower. Find materials about emergency action plans, activities for preparedness at work and at home, and more on the Plan & Promote Your Participation webpage.
The new 2025-2026 PCCA Membership Directory & Buyer's Guide (print edition) is available online.
Bookmark the link on your phone or tablet and carry PCCA wherever you are. It can also be shared by email or social media.
Fully searchable, the new directory allows you to create your own bookmarks within the publication. Please note the printed edition listings are current at time of initial publication. For the most up-to-date listings search our online member directory.
On June 3, PCCA President & CEO Tim Wagner sent a letter to key Senators supporting Dave Keeling's nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing on the nomination this Thursday.
Sent to committee leaders Sens. Bill Cassidy, M.D., and Bernie Sanders, the letter details Keeling's extensive career in workplace safety, starting as a UPS package handler and ultimately advancing to oversee the company’s safety operations.
"He has been on the ground and on the frontlines of workplace safety for his entire career and has a keen understanding of what works to get companies focused on protecting their employees from workplace hazards," Wagner said. "PCCA's leadership and member companies strongly urge Senators to vote to confirm Dave Keeling as OSHA administrator."
Given the critical role OSHA plays in safeguarding America's construction workforce, PCCA urges the Senate to confirm Dave Keeling promptly. We stand ready to collaborate with him, confident that his leadership will foster a practical and results-oriented approach to the agency.
The latest edition of the PCCA Journal is online.
Featured in this issue is a recap of the PCCA Convention in Scottsdale; a look at the new administration in Washington and more.
The PCCA Journal is portable and optimized for reading on your phone or tablet.
The presentations from the 80th annual convention in Scottsdale, AZ are available in the Members Only area of the PCCA website under the Education menu.
And, photos from the Scottsdale convention are available in the Photo Gallery, also under the Members Only menu.
PCCA members who would like to request a password for the website can do so here.
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PCCA members were in Washington, D.C., January 28-29 to meet with lawmakers and federal agencies for frank discussions on the future of the BEAD Program, permitting reform, tax policy, and damage prevention. Sen. Marsha Blackburn addressed the group on Wednesday and said that GOP lawmakers are preparing bills that will make President Trump's Executive Orders permanent. Thanks to all who attended!
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The Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) applauds the U.S. Senate's rejection of Lauren McFerran's nomination to serve another term as National Labor Relations Board Chair. Announced on December 11, just five days before the deadline, the decision marks the end of her tenure on the board, which has been problematic at best and, at worst, outright unconstitutional.
PCCA members have been contacting their Senators over the last couple weeks to oppose the McFerran renomination, and when PCCA Government Affairs Committee members flew into to Washington, D.C., at the end of November to meet with legislators, the issue was atop their agenda.
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