NRCA continues to support small-business regulatory relief
On May 4, NRCA joined numerous national, state and local organizations in urging House leadership to advance meaningful regulatory relief for small businesses throughout the U.S. The letter supports H.R. 1163, the Prove It Act, which was introduced by Rep. Brian Finstad (R-Minn.). The bill would strengthen the Regulatory Flexibility Act, a 1980 law that requires federal agencies to analyze the effects of proposed regulations on small businesses and consider less burdensome alternatives. Despite the law existing for 46 years, agencies have routinely found ways to sidestep these requirements.
Specifically, the legislation would:
- Improve transparency in the regulatory process by requiring agencies to fully disclose and justify their analyses of small-business effects
- Enhance opportunities for small businesses to provide input early in the rulemaking process so agencies can design rules with greater flexibility and clearer compliance pathways
- Reinforce the core purpose of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, ensuring federal agencies “prove” their assumptions and methodologies when they claim a rule will not significantly affect small businesses
A previous version of the Prove It Act cleared the House in 2024 but stalled in the Senate. Since the new Congress convened in 2025, a new version of the bill (H.R. 1163) has been approved by the House Judiciary and Small Business committees. It currently awaits further deliberation on the House floor, hence the letter calling for House Republican leadership to take additional action.
NRCA has been steadfast in its support of provisions that protect roofing industry employers from burdensome federal regulations and will continue advocating to lessen regulatory burdens wherever possible.
Trade court invalidates new tariffs
On May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated President Trump’s tariffs implemented in February after the Supreme Court struck down other tariffs issued in April 2025. The trade court ruled the president exceeded his authority under U.S. trade law in issuing a proclamation that levied a 10% global tariff or “surcharge” under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as an alternative to the previously nullified tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court, in a 2-1 decision, ruled the new global tariff did not satisfy the criteria specified in the law for when surcharges are allowed, and the ruling holds the proclamation “invalid, and the tariffs imposed on Plaintiffs are unauthorized by law.” However, the court provided limited relief to a few plaintiffs and declined to issue a nationwide injunction sought by other plaintiffs. The Trump administration has appealed the decision, and the U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily stayed the ruling, so the 10% tariffs remain in effect pending further litigation.
The impact of this court decision may be limited as the newly invalidated tariffs are scheduled to sunset in July under the original proclamation issued in February. The Trump administration is expected to eventually replace the Section 122 tariffs with other tariffs likely to be issued under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. This authority of U.S. trade law has been more routinely used to issue tariffs in response to specific unfair trade barriers but requires months of investigations and comment periods before tariffs may be issued. NRCA will continue to provide updated information regarding this matter as it becomes available.
Funding for Department of Homeland Security
House and Senate Republicans are moving forward with their plan to provide the Department of Homeland Security with funding for the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement activities. Congress recently approved funding for other DHS functions on a bipartisan basis but could not reach agreement regarding immigration enforcement funding given an ongoing impasse over controversial tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents. The House and Senate have approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 33, which establishes the parameters under which Congress can pass a budget reconciliation bill that contains about $72 billion in funding for immigration enforcement functions during the next three years. The resolution was approved on largely party-line votes in the House and Senate.
Lawmakers on several congressional committees are now working to develop the specific provisions of the reconciliation legislation to fund immigration enforcement with a target date of sending a final bill to President Trump by June 1. Reconciliation bills can be approved with only a simple majority vote in the Senate rather than the 60-vote threshold needed for other legislation, providing the opportunity for Republicans—who currently have majority control of Congress—to pass the measure without the support of any Democrats. NRCA continues working to urge Congress to move forward on the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) and the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494), bipartisan immigration reform bills that would address workforce needs and reforms to immigration enforcement.
Help ROOFPAC finish fiscal year 2025-26 strong
As NRCA’s fiscal year 2025-26 nears its close, we are asking all members to consider a personal contribution to help ensure the roofing industry has a seat at the table. ROOFPAC is the only political action committee dedicated to supporting the roofing industry in Washington, D.C. A strong ROOFPAC is critical to NRCA’s work advancing pro-growth economic policies and career and technical education—all to help protect and grow your business! NRCA members can contribute any amount from $25 up to $5,000 annually online.
You also can show your support by joining a ROOFPAC club featuring exclusive benefits and recognition:
- Emerging Leaders Club: $250
- Capitol Hill Club: $1,000
- Political Insiders Council: $5,000
Click here to learn more and contribute! Questions? Contact Teri Dorn, NRCA’s director of political affairs, at (202) 510-0920 or tdorn@nrca.net.
