{"id":132,"date":"2016-09-20T10:23:09","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T10:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/?page_id=132"},"modified":"2017-10-25T20:53:36","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T20:53:36","slug":"legislation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/advocacy\/legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Legislation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Through NIA\u2019s Foundation for Education, Training and Industry Advancement, we are active on Capitol Hill and closely track legislation that may impact the mechanical insulation industry. Under the guidance of the Foundation Steering Committee with oversight from our Board of Directors, NIA\u2019s lobbying firm is directed to generate, support, or monitor legislation that meets our objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rep. Sanchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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H.R.3349 Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an additional tax deduction for the cost of installing mechanical insulation property. The bill: (1) limits the amount of such deduction to the lesser of 30% of the cost or the reduction in energy loss from the installed mechanical insulation property compared to property that meets the minimum requirements of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard 90.1-2007; and (2) allows the cost of mechanical insulation property that is placed in service to replace insulation property to be treated as a deductible\u00a0business expense in the current taxable year.<\/p>\n

The bill defines \"mechanical insulation property\" as insulation materials, facings, and accessory products: (1) placed in service in connection with a mechanical system which is located in the United States and of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation; and (2) utilized for thermal requirements for mechanical piping and equipment, hot and cold applications, and heating, venting and air conditioning applications which can be used in a variety of facilities.<\/p>\n

The bill also allows a tax deduction for capital expenditures related to mechanical insulation property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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H.R.8 North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act<\/a>
\nThis energy bill includes a section requiring the Department of Energy to conduct a study on the impact mechanical insulation has on energy and water savings in federal buildings. NIA's hard work to pass this bill paid off and the House of Representatives approved this bill on December 3, 2015<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016<\/strong><\/a>
In 2015, NIA achieved a tremendous victory when Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chairwoman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Senator Maria Cantwell, (D-WA), the Committee\u2019s Ranking Member, sent a bipartisan letter to the Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, Ernest Moniz, requesting a study on the impact of thermal insulation on water and energy use within federal buildings and facilities. Since the Senators have already requested the DOE to conduct this study, the Senate version of the energy bill does not include our language requiring the DOE to conduct this study. NIA is working with our legislative all ies to ensure the final compromise version of this bill does include our language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Congressman Charles Dent (R-PA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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H.R.4974: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017<\/strong><\/a>
This bill includes language calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct mechanical insulation assessments at numerous VA facilities and report back to congress. We are happy to report that thanks to NIA\u2019s efforts, the bill was passed in the House of Representatives on May 19, 2016! The Senate version of the bill, S.2806, is currently in Committee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Take Action<\/h3>\n

We can make a difference through our legislative and advocacy efforts. We encourage\u00a0you to support any current legislative activities by contacting your representatives via telephone or written\/electronic correspondence.<\/p>\n

Take Action<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Recent Strategic Alliances<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The IECC\u2019s proposed change to the 2018 IECC: An Outcome-Based Pathway for Energy Use<\/a><\/h2>\n