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PHCC, the trade association representing over 3,000 U.S. contractors, recently announced its support for two new bills in Congress.
Quick rundown: Currently, university students can access federal grants for mental health and substance abuse counseling, but students enrolled in CTE schools cannot.
The CTE Mental Health and Wellness Act would expand grant eligibility to CTE students.
“CTE schools play a critical role in providing the job training and education needed for success, especially as more high school graduates pursue careers in the skilled trades,” PHCC says.
Next up: A recent report found that federal agencies, like the EPA, often ignore the economic impact of their rulemakings on small businesses, which, as PHCC highlights, is illegal.
The Prove It Act would require agencies to provide analyses of their proposed laws’ economic impact, giving contractors more leverage to demand transparency — contractors would be exempt from rules if agencies don’t comply.
“Regardless of size, plumbing and HVAC contractors operate in a highly regulated environment where compliance costs often contribute to razor-thin margins and hinder the ability for their businesses to grow,” PHCC notes.
The bottom line: PHCC supports both bills and is ready to work with stakeholders to get them passed.
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