This Week in D.C.

Registration for Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 is now open!

Join us for Roofing Day in D.C., the largest advocacy event dedicated solely to the roofing industry, April 8-9.

Each year, roofing professionals meet with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to discuss the critical issues facing their companies and the roofing industry. Our priority issues this year will focus on solutions to workforce shortages and pro-growth tax reform.

Expert speakers and panelists will inform and inspire you to prepare you for your meetings with members of Congress and their staffs. As always, attendees will have ample opportunity to network and connect with fellow professionals, and we encourage you to bring key employees to the event. To view our draft itinerary, book your hotel room and register, please visit www.nrca.net/roofingday.

Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirement on hold—for now

In late 2024, entities covered under the Corporate Transparency Act beneficial ownership reporting requirements were provided relief from having to file their information by Jan. 1, 2025.

On Dec. 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the plaintiffs in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. vs. Garland (U.S. Attorney General). In so ruling, “[t]he Court has determined that the CTA and Reporting Rule are likely unconstitutional for purposes of a preliminary injunction.”

Then, on Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled against the plaintiffs in this case and in favor of the government's appeal. After this ruling, the Treasury Department told entities their deadline to file would be extended to Jan. 13, 2025. However, the merits panel of the court has decided it would also like to weigh in and “in order to preserve the constitutional status quo while the merits panel considers the parties’ weighty substantive arguments, that part of the motions-panel order granting the Government’s motion to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the CTA and the Reporting Rule is VACATED."

We anticipate the Treasury Department will announce a new deadline later than Jan. 13 soon, and NRCA is supporting additional legal avenues to convey its opposition to the government’s stay of the injunction, and in practice, supporting a delay of the law while the courts decide on its constitutionality.

ROOFPAC events at NRCA’s annual convention and the 2025 International Roofing Expo®

NRCA and National Women in Roofing will present “An Evening of Boots, Bids & Buckles” Feb. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. during NRCA’s annual convention and the 2025 International Roofing Expo to support ROOFPAC! This cocktail reception and live auction will be held at Smoke Skybar where guests can bid on vacations, artwork and more. Save the date to join your friends for this fun-filled event—in your Western wear! Registration is opening soon!

NRCA also will open its popular silent auction Feb. 11 featuring luxury items such as trips, jewelry and electronics—even a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol—to benefit ROOFPAC. Stop by NRCA’s booth, No. 9077, during IRE to view select items, and don’t miss our complimentary bar to close out the auction Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. Bids will be placed electronically at https://roofpac25.givesmart.com; attendance at the convention and trade show is not required.

NRCA is grateful for many generous sponsors who help underwrite the costs of these events so all proceeds can directly benefit ROOFPAC.

Congress elects Speaker Mike Johnson, certifies Donald J. Trump as president

On Jan. 3, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected to serve as the top Republican in the House of Representatives and third in line to the presidency. The 119th Congress also was sworn in that day with Republicans taking control of the Senate under the leadership of new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.). NRCA staff continued their steadfast outreach to new lawmakers on behalf of NRCA members. On Jan. 6, the new Congress certified the election of Donald J. Trump as president. Congress will begin to craft a large legislative package that could include reforms regarding taxes, border security and immigration, energy and the debt ceiling. Beginning the second week of January, the Senate will begin hearings to consider President-elect Trump’s top cabinet nominees.

U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports labor contract negotiators reach tentative agreement

With a Jan. 15 deadline approaching, representatives of the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance announced a tentative agreement on a new labor contract for U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports. Negotiators indicated the parties will continue to operate under the existing contract until the new one is ratified by the union, thus avoiding a Jan. 15 strike and disruption of industry supply chains. Negotiators were able to resolve the key issue of future automation at the ports, indicating the “agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf Coast ports—making them safer and more efficient, and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong.” NRCA is pleased efforts with allied associations to send a letter encouraging the parties to reach an agreement before the deadline to avoid serious disruptions to supply chains were successful.