Roofing Day 2024
Roofing professionals met on Capitol Hill recently for Roofing Day, advocating for industry interests directly to Congress. Expert speakers and panelists provided insights, preparing attendees for meetings with congressional members and staff. The event was attended by nearly 250 individuals, effectively reached over 200 congressional offices. The agenda included advocacy training, keynote speeches, and invaluable congressional meetings. Central to Roofing Day are the issues that the roofing industry brings to the Hill.
Here is a summary of the 2024 issues:
The roofing industry, valued at $100 billion and employing nearly 1 million workers, is crucial for addressing housing shortages and maintaining critical infrastructure. We advocate for urgent congressional action on key priorities.
Workforce Solutions:
- Increase funding for Perkins Career and Technical Education State Grants.
- Support the Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655) and Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734).
- Allow individuals under Temporary Protected Status or DACA to adjust to lawful permanent status.
Tax Certainty: Co-sponsor the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 4721/S. 1706) to make the Section 199A deduction permanent, supporting Main Street businesses.
Innovation Support: Request cosponsorship of the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 2673/S. 866) to restore immediate deduction of research and development expenses.