Hispanic Construction Council Announces Key Legislative Priorities for Economic Growth
Key Ideas
- The Hispanic Construction Council (HCC) is focusing on legislative priorities that promote economic growth and support Hispanic communities within the construction industry.
- Initiatives like the Dignity Act, Hydrogen for Industry Act, and Strengthening Housing Supply Act aim to address workforce stabilization, clean energy adoption, and housing shortages.
- HCC's advocacy for policies like the Expanding Access to Capital Act and FIT Procurement Act are geared towards reducing barriers for small businesses, fostering innovation, and enhancing procurement efficiency.
- The Health Care Affordability Act underscores HCC's commitment to addressing critical challenges and benefiting communities by supporting measures to lower healthcare premiums and ensure affordability for more Americans.
The Hispanic Construction Council (HCC) has outlined its key legislative priorities for the initial 100 days of President-Elect Trump's administration, focusing on advancing policies that strengthen the construction industry, promote economic growth, and cater to the needs of Hispanic communities. George Carrillo, the CEO of HCC, emphasizes collaboration with Congress and the President to drive solutions. The outlined initiatives include the Dignity Act, Hydrogen for Industry Act, Expanding Access to Capital Act, Strengthening Housing Supply Act, FIT Procurement Act, and Health Care Affordability Act.
The Dignity Act of 2023 aims to stabilize the workforce, promote economic growth, and implement humane reforms, while the Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2024 supports clean energy by advancing hydrogen technology adoption. The Expanding Access to Capital Act focuses on reducing barriers to raising investment capital, and the Strengthening Housing Supply Act targets the critical housing shortage by incentivizing sustainable housing developments.
Additionally, the FIT Procurement Act advocates for federal technology procurement modernization to empower small businesses to compete for government contracts. The Health Care Affordability Act aims to lower healthcare premiums and enhance affordability for more Americans.
HCC believes that these legislative endeavors will empower the Hispanic construction community, tackle systemic challenges, and contribute to national economic and social progress. George Carrillo reaffirms HCC's commitment to collaboration and creating solutions that benefit communities and industries. For more details on HCC's policy focuses, interested individuals are directed to the organization's website.
Topics
Policy
Economic Growth
Construction Industry
Legislative Priorities
Hispanic Professionals
Small Business Growth
Healthcare Affordability
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