While you work to keep people safe and dry, NRCA’s government affairs team works to positively shape and influence the federal policy decisions important to the roofing industry. We make sure lawmakers know (and don’t forget) you need more workers to help fulfill the jobs coming in, as well as how crucial it is to keep your taxes low as we approach the sunsetting of certain tax rates and parity of individual- and family-owned businesses. NRCA strives every day to keep the roofing industry’s most pressing issues top of mind for 535 elected officials and their teams.
ROOFPAC
Our work is greatly supported by a robust ROOFPAC-the only political action committee dedicated to advancing the roofing industry’s interests at the federal level. As a key component of NRCA’s government relations strategy, a strong ROOFPAC helps to catapult NRCA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Imagine ROOFPAC as a megaphone spreading the story of the roofing industry and its message to members of Congress as they work with NRCA on your behalf.
“I’m honored to give back to this industry that has given me so much by donating to ROOFPAC,” says Dave Hesse, executive vice president of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Wheeling, W. Va. “It is incredibly rewarding to help secure the future of roofing by ensuring ROOFPAC can help keep our message in front of lawmakers in Congress.”
NRCA has been quite successful advocating on behalf of its members and the industry, especially during recent tumultuous years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, NRCA led an industrywide effort to have roofing work deemed essential business. Dedicated staff worked to increase funding for career and technical education state grants; in fact, Congress approved an additional $50 million for the 2023 fiscal year, bringing total funding to nearly $1.4 billion annually.
NRCA has successfully opposed major tax increases considered by Congress as well as the classification of PVC as hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency. NRCA keeps up the fight to improve immigration policy and has successfully advocated for additional H-2B visas to help members address seasonal work needs while also fighting to minimize effects of regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
A robust ROOFPAC helps make these industry wins possible. Every donation to ROOFPAC helps support those in Congress who support the roofing industry. If one individual from each NRCA member company donated $50 annually, ROOFPAC would raise more than $350,000 per election cycle, which would significantly advance NRCA’s advocacy efforts.
During the 2021-22 election cycle, ROOFPAC raised $424,000 with a record success rate of 94% of ROOFPAC-supported candidates winning their elections Nov. 8, 2022. To put this in perspective, roughly 80% of candidates backed by ROOFPAC ran winning campaigns during the 2017-18 election cycle.
How to support
You can contribute up to a maximum of $5,000 annually to ROOFPAC, and we offer three giving clubs with special benefits and recognition:
In addition to contributing directly, you also can support ROOFPAC during fundraising events. In February, industry professionals will converge in Las Vegas for NRCA’s 137th Annual Convention and the 2024 International Roofing Expo.® ROOFPAC is proud to partner with National Women in Roofing to host a cocktail fundraising reception and live auction at the elegant Eight Lounge Monday, Feb. 5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event attracted more than 250 supporters at the 2023 IRE in Dallas, where guests enjoyed bidding on fun and unique items such as customized blazers by b.spoke, live lobster delivery service, a vacation in Colorado, Broadway tickets and an elite collection of bourbons.
NRCA once again will hold its popular online auction. In the past, lucky bidders have won Apple electronics, an EagleView Assess™ drone, a Napa wine country experience, a trip to Mexico, an exclusive hunting getaway and a suite at the Four Seasons during NRCA’s 2023 Midyear Committee Meetings.
The 2023 IRE was the most successful show in recent memory, and we need your help to make the events in Las Vegas better than ever! NRCA appreciates all those who participated in events, those who donated auction items and the winning bidders and is especially grateful to the generous sponsors that helped underwrite these events.
However you choose to give back, we are ever thankful for this dynamic industry of people who lead by example. As you celebrate this holiday season and think of what is to come in 2024, consider starting this new year off with a personal contribution to ROOFPAC at nrca.net/advocacy/ROOFPAC. With a direct investment in the future, you can make a difference not only with the decision-makers in Washington, D.C., but also improve roofing for generations to come.
TERI DORN is NRCA’s director of political affairs.
ROOFPAC is the federally registered political action committee of NRCA, and contributions will be used for political purposes. Contributions to ROOFPAC are not tax deductible and the name, address, occupation and employer’s name of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 during a calendar year will be reported to the Federal Election Commission. Contributions are voluntary and you have the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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