05/02/2025
NECA Legislative Conference -- April 28 - 30, 2025 -- Washington, D.C.
The program was held at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.
NECA Legislative Conference
April 28 - 30, 2025
Washington, D.C.
The 2025 NECA Legislative Conference was held on Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. This conference is the premier event for electrical contractors to hear about the top legislative issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who are working to provide real solutions. This year’s event had a large contingency (9) from the Chapter, as well as the state (23). Illinois had the largest contingent; there were over180 conference attendees.
Highlights of the Conference, include:
NECA’s top legislative priorities were discussed for 2025 aimed at optimizing the business climate for electrical contractors:
- Supporting a Reconciliation Package
- Securing Prosperity Through Tax Reform
- Greenlighting Growth with Permitting Reform
- Investing in Our Nation’s Infrastructure
A Special Fireside Chat with Lawmakers, including:
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA)
First NECA Contractor elected to Congress
NECA members heard firsthand from lawmakers deeply rooted in the construction and electrical industries. They discussed key legislative issues affecting electrical contracting, workforce development, and future infrastructure investment. This dynamic conversation explored policy, labor, and business in construction.
Navigating the 2025 Tax Debate
The attendees saw an expert-led panel discussion on current and proposed changes concerning tax reform, their effects on businesses of all sizes, and what those changes could mean for the electrical construction industry.
Powering the Future: Electrical Contractor Industry & Apprenticeship Program Showcase
Taking place on National Apprenticeship Day, the Showcase highlighted the crucial role of electrical contractors and their dynamic apprenticeship programs to Members of Congress and staff. Legislative Conference attendees were able to educate legislators about the industry and the types of work that our electrical contractors do.
Capitol Hill Visits
Members had meetings with their representatives on Capitol Hill. Also, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth met with the Illinois contingent for over 45 minutes at the NECA Legislative Office.
We also thank all that were able to participate with this important Conference. Thank you to Graybar as sponsor! Thank you to our Chapter attendees:
Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company
Robert Fimbianti, Linear Electric, Inc.
Richard Jamerson, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors Inc
Gerald Kosteck, Hy-Power Electric Company
Jerry McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company Inc
James McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company Inc.
WC Schult, Super Electric Construction Company
Timothy Taylor, Chicago & Cook County Chapter NECA
Mark Thomas, Chicago & Cook County Chapter NECA|
Chicago Chapter representatives from left to right are:
Mark Thomas, ECA Executive Vice President, WC Schult, Super Electric Construction Company, Inc.,
Rick Jamerson, NECA Governor, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.,
Tim Taylor, ECA Assistant Manager, Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company,
Jerry McGlynn and Jim McGlynn, Sr. (seated) McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
Gerald Kosteck, Hy-Power Electric Company, and
Robert Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc.
Pictured above are members of the Illinois contingent meeting with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Pictured above are members of the Illinois contingent meeting with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Pictured is the opening of the NECA Legislative Conference by
Marco Giamberardino, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs.
Pictured from left to right are:
Marco Giamberardino, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, and
Representative Rob Bresnahan.
Pictured above is David Long, NECA CEO as he addressed the attendees.
Pictured above are members of the Illinois contingent meeting with Rep. Delia Ramirez.
Pictured above are members of the Illinois contingent meeting with Rep. Nikki Budzinski.
Pictured above are members of the Illinois contingent meeting with Rep. Mike Quigley.
Members of the Illinois contingent with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (center).
Pictured above is a special reception, "Powering the Future -
Electrical Contractor Industry and Apprenticeship Program Showcase."