2016 ELECTION WRAP-UP The traditional political/ pollster minds were not only challenged in the recent elections; they were up-ended.
We all know by now: Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017. Republicans will continue to control both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate (though some races are still too close to call – control of the House and Senate is locked for the next two years). But what do the elections mean for p-h-c contractors? There are two separate, yet intricately intertwined, actions that will soon begin to take place in Washington, D.C. The first will be the transition and creation of a vision for a new administration. The second will be the organization of the 115th Congressional Cycle (2017 – 2018). The first: the new administration will attempt to outline a vision – a “wish” list for the short and long term for the next four years, and assemble a new team (Cabinet, etc.) to help carry out that vision. This vision is conveyed to Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and the American people. The challenge? The vast array of issues it needs to address – and the expectations it creates. A new administration, whether new or re-elected, tends to focus its vision on the “first 100 days.” President-elect Trump has signaled to Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and the American people that he is building a list of priorities (though it is still early) for his first 100 days, including:
• Review of an issue that has been around for as long as Congress has – Congressional terms limits; • Address illegal immigration – build a wall;
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• Repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare);
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• Address the issue of the deterioration of military bases
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• Infrastructure spending;
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• The appointment of federal judges including the Supreme Court. An ambitious list, yet not completely unrealistic. Within that list of priorities is infrastructure spending, an issue that he already has bipartisan support on. From roads, bridges, and highways to infrastructure spending for proper water supply (Flint, Michigan), the infrastructure of our nation continues to decline. Look for President-elect Trump’s priority list to become more detailed over the next two months. We can also expect a much less aggressive regulatory process – or at least a regulatory process more conducive to partnering with business. No one will scale back all of the regulations this industry is facing, however, we can expect agencies (regulators) will move to work in a more cooperative fashion with the industry. PHCC will continue to champion the need to reduce regulations that hinder our member’s ability to thrive. Mark R. Riso is director of government relations for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association; he can be reached at riso@naphcc.org.
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