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10/21/2025
October Washington Wire
Topics: The Continuing Government Shutdown; Potential Opportunities for Rural America; ERP Law Comments; FERC's Buildout of New Energy Projects; and States are Scrambling for EV Charger Funds.
October Washington Wire
Topics: The Continuing Government Shutdown; Potential Opportunities for Rural America; ERP Law Comments; FERC's Buildout of New Energy Projects; and States are Scrambling for EV Charger Funds.
09/22/2025
September Washington Wire
Topics: Permitting Reform; OSHA Overreach; EPR Laws; and Tom Click speaks at a joint Small Business Committee hearing on tax issues.
September Washington Wire
Topics: Permitting Reform; OSHA Overreach; EPR Laws; and Tom Click speaks at a joint Small Business Committee hearing on tax issues.
08/18/2025
August Washington Wire
Topics: Updates on ENERGY STAR, 179D Tax Deduction for Efficient Lighting, State Notices, and NAEDPAC.
August Washington Wire
Topics: Updates on ENERGY STAR, 179D Tax Deduction for Efficient Lighting, State Notices, and NAEDPAC.
07/24/2025
July Washington Wire
Topics: The recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill" makes significant changes to some energy codes; Congress turns its attention to permitting reform; and Minnesota's newly-signed omnibus bill.
July Washington Wire
Topics: The recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill" makes significant changes to some energy codes; Congress turns its attention to permitting reform; and Minnesota's newly-signed omnibus bill.
07/07/2025
July Washington Wire
The latest Washington Wire is out! This issue is a big one — Bud discusses the newly-passed "Big, Beautiful Bill" and what it means for our members, the VET Act, and Liability Legislation.
July Washington Wire
The latest Washington Wire is out! This issue is a big one — Bud discusses the newly-passed "Big, Beautiful Bill" and what it means for our members, the VET Act, and Liability Legislation.
06/23/2025
NAED Applauds Introduction of VET Act Workforce Legislation
The act, introduced in Congress this week, bridges a growing workforce gap by connecting transitioning service members with energy-related jobs for manufacturing, distribution, and contracting. The effort is an acknowledgment that energy security is national security, and the U.S. cannot maintain economic strength or energy dominance without a reliable, skilled workforce.
NAED Applauds Introduction of VET Act Workforce Legislation
The act, introduced in Congress this week, bridges a growing workforce gap by connecting transitioning service members with energy-related jobs for manufacturing, distribution, and contracting. The effort is an acknowledgment that energy security is national security, and the U.S. cannot maintain economic strength or energy dominance without a reliable, skilled workforce.
06/18/2025
June Washington Wire (May-June 2025)
The latest Washington Wire is out! In this issue, Bud discusses the "Big, Beautiful Bill" that is continuing to make its way through Congress, ENERGY STAR, 232 Tariffs and testimonial requests — we want to hear from you!
June Washington Wire (May-June 2025)
The latest Washington Wire is out! In this issue, Bud discusses the "Big, Beautiful Bill" that is continuing to make its way through Congress, ENERGY STAR, 232 Tariffs and testimonial requests — we want to hear from you!
05/27/2025
One Big, Beautiful Washington Wire (May-June 2025)
The latest Washington Wire is out! Click below to find out what NAED is doing for our members. Topics include pros and cons of the Reconciliation Bill, workforce legislation, the Energy Star program, and tariffs — we want to hear from you!
One Big, Beautiful Washington Wire (May-June 2025)
The latest Washington Wire is out! Click below to find out what NAED is doing for our members. Topics include pros and cons of the Reconciliation Bill, workforce legislation, the Energy Star program, and tariffs — we want to hear from you!
05/13/2025
NAED Issues Statement on House Ways & Means Committee Reconciliation Bill
On May 12th, the House Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax package plan. Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, provided a statement.
NAED Issues Statement on House Ways & Means Committee Reconciliation Bill
On May 12th, the House Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax package plan. Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, provided a statement.
05/02/2025
April/May 2025 Washington Wire
Topics: the recent Supply Chain Bill, NAED member Tom Click testifies in Congress, a budget reconciliation update, C-Salt and energy issues, the workforce, and recent tariff updates.
April/May 2025 Washington Wire
Topics: the recent Supply Chain Bill, NAED member Tom Click testifies in Congress, a budget reconciliation update, C-Salt and energy issues, the workforce, and recent tariff updates.
05/01/2025
Supply Chain Bill Passes the House
On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025.
Supply Chain Bill Passes the House
On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025.
04/03/2025
NAED Responds to President Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, provided a statement on April's tariff announcement from President Trump.
NAED Responds to President Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, provided a statement on April's tariff announcement from President Trump.
03/25/2025
March/April 2025
Washington Wire
Topics: the Defense Production Act, the Death Tax, supply chains, the Corporate Transparency Act, clean energy credits, and the most recent tariff updates.
March/April 2025
Washington Wire
Topics: the Defense Production Act, the Death Tax, supply chains, the Corporate Transparency Act, clean energy credits, and the most recent tariff updates.
03/4/2025
Treasury Department Halts CTA Enforcement
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Treasury Department Halts CTA Enforcement
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
02/27/2025
NAED Supports Reintroduction of Bill to Support Apprenticeship Programs
A bipartisan bill was introduced that would expand workforce development opportunities by providing federal tax incentives to businesses that hire apprentices.
NAED Supports Reintroduction of Bill to Support Apprenticeship Programs
A bipartisan bill was introduced that would expand workforce development opportunities by providing federal tax incentives to businesses that hire apprentices.
02/24/2025
This issue of the Washington Wire discusses tariffs, dueling reconciliation plans, a critical infrastructure bill for transformers, the introduction of the Death Tax Repeal Act, reversing efficiency standards, and more.
This issue of the Washington Wire discusses tariffs, dueling reconciliation plans, a critical infrastructure bill for transformers, the introduction of the Death Tax Repeal Act, reversing efficiency standards, and more.
02/12/2025
Introduced to Congress, the bipartisan CIRCUIT Act expands the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X) to include electric distribution transformers.
Introduced to Congress, the bipartisan CIRCUIT Act expands the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X) to include electric distribution transformers.
02/04/2025
NAED and NEMA issued statements following President Trump’s plans to levy 25% tariffs on imports to the United States from Canada and Mexico.
NAED and NEMA issued statements following President Trump’s plans to levy 25% tariffs on imports to the United States from Canada and Mexico.
01/28/2025
Members of Congress re-introduced the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act.
Members of Congress re-introduced the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act.
01/24/2025
NAED and NAW joined more than 200 trade associations voicing support for their legislation to make permanent the Section 199A tax deduction for small businesses.
NAED and NAW joined more than 200 trade associations voicing support for their legislation to make permanent the Section 199A tax deduction for small businesses.
12/06/2024
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, issued a statement about the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements.
Wes Smith, President and CEO of NAED, issued a statement about the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements.
11/21/2024
NAW and NAED submitted comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for comment with respect to bolstering data center growth, resilience, and security
NAW and NAED submitted comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for comment with respect to bolstering data center growth, resilience, and security
11/12/2024
Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, issued a response to the 2024 national election results.
Wes Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, issued a response to the 2024 national election results.
11/11/2024
Bud DeFlaviis and Ed Orlet update us with a Post-Election Analysis.
Bud DeFlaviis and Ed Orlet update us with a Post-Election Analysis.
For more information, contact Bud DeFlaviis, NAED's Director of Government Relations.