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MASONRY Columnist Stephen Borg gives an update from Capitol Hill.

Stephen Borg provides an update of government affairs before the Legislative Fly-In.

2019 Legislative Conference: We Need You Here!

Growing up I was one of the few boys who were not into comic books and superheroes. Fast forward to 2018. I am now married, Hollywood has decided they have a huge money-making idea, and I have a 12-year-old son.

Once the 117th Congress is sworn in January of 2019, we will need your help in getting our message across to Members of Congress from both parties to ensure that our voice is heard.

I hope you will join us in Washington, D.C. to make our voices heard as an industry as we meet with over 125 Congressional offices from throughout the country.

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The U.S. House of Representatives heeded our calls and passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R.2353) by a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote on June 22, 2017.

I am typing this piece a mere four days before Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: Election Day. I am reflecting on what a crazy year 2016 has been.

The sun is shining on the Mason Contractors Association of America, and the future is bright.

President Obama has ordered the Treasury Department to release a new proposed rule that would push back on Congress’ bipartisan resolution on the “death tax”.

As Congress returns from its recess, I wanted to take this time to bring a new bill to your attention and ask that you share our concerns with your members of Congress.

Congress recently adjourned; therefore, I wanted to take this time to put an important event on your radar: the 2016 MCAA Midyear Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Let me offer you an easy tool you can use to continue to engage your elected officials during this summer season and make a lasting impact on those representing you.

In the midst of crazy political times, the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) had another great week in Washington, D.C.

It is that time of year again…time to dust off your suitcase and get ready to fly to Washington, D.C.

While a lot can be said of the MCAA leadership and board in these endeavors, it is you, the MCAA members, who have heeded the call, sacrificed your time and made your voice heard.

This has been, by far, the most productive and impressive year for MCAA’s government relations program, and I hope this is just the beginning of something big.

As someone who has been in the world of politics for almost two decades, I have found this presidential race to be one of the most interesting our country has ever witnessed.

Last week, Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) offered an amendment to delay the proposed silica exposure rule being pursued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

What another great week in Washington, D.C. for the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) annual Masonry Industry Legislative Conference.

Take the time to pick up the phone and call your Member of Congress and ask him or her to cosponsor H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015.

We had yet another productive and successful time in early-February at the 2015 MCAA Annual Convention held during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

President Obama took an opportunity to lay out legislative markers on one of the biggest issues to arise during his last two years in office: tax reform.

What started as an election year that looked to contain very little hope, turned out to be an incredible year for the branding and influence of the MCAA.

After a game-changing election in November, it appears we are in for quite an adventurous 114th Session of Congress.

Final post-public hearing comments have been submitted to OSHA in response to their proposed new rule to reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica.

On June 18, 2014, H.R. 2429, the Death Tax Repeal Act, gained its 221 cosponsor in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The proposed new rule to reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica is one of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry.

What an exciting time of the year! The MCAA is, once again, hitting Capitol Hill for its annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

One of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry is the proposed new rule being pursued by OSHA to further reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to silica.

One of the biggest issues that the MCAA has been watching in Washington, D.C., for the last decade has finally come to a head.

One of the biggest issues that the MCAA has been watching in Washington, D.C., for the last decade has finally come to a head.

Now is the perfect time to contact your Members of Congress to let them know that you need their help to protect the masonry industry in America.

What another great week we had during the annual Masonry Industry Legislative Conference in Washington, DC from May 6-8, 2013.

It is paramount that you meet with your elected officials on the issues that matter most to you and your business.

We won some huge legislative victories in the 112th Congress (2011-2012) with the help of many MCAA member companies.

If Congress does not act by December 31, 2012 the Death Tax will hit thousands more family-owned businesses.

The fiscal cliff is the term given to the looming expiration of the current tax rates put in place in 2001 and 2003.

On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee introduced H.R. 8, a bill that would extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cut rates.

We had another great and productive annual Masonry Industry Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., May 8-10, 2012.