2026 Joint Legislative Conference Brings Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association and the American Supply Association joined forces for the 2026 PHCC-ASA Joint Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Held May 5-6, the conference brought together members from across the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industries for direct engagement with federal legislators and staff on issues impacting contractors, suppliers and consumers nationwide.
Conference attendees urged lawmakers to support workforce initiatives that strengthen career and technical education, registered apprenticeships and employer-driven training solutions to help address the ongoing skilled labor shortage affecting contractors and suppliers nationwide.
Participants also advocated for policies that preserve consumer energy choice and provide consistent federal energy regulations for manufacturers, distributors and contractors. Attendees emphasized the importance of maintaining access to multiple energy sources while supporting modernization of federal efficiency standards in a way that promotes affordability, innovation and long-term market stability.
Networking and collaboration remained a key part of the conference, including evening events that brought together contractors, distributors and manufacturers to discuss the future of the industry. The PHCC-ASA Joint Legislative Conference concluded May 6 following congressional meetings and a closing reception with industry leaders.
