HARDI’s 2026 Congressional Fly-In Brings HVACR Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

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HARDI’s 2026 Congressional Fly-In Brings HVACR Industry Voice to Capitol Hill

Washinton, D.C.— April 23, 2026 — Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) convened more than 65 industry leaders in Washington, D.C., on April 20–21 for its 2026 Congressional Fly-In, engaging directly with lawmakers on policies critical to the HVACR supply chain and the customers it serves.

The delegation, composed primarily of wholesale distributors and manufacturers, held more than 130 meetings with members of Congress and their staff to discuss legislative and regulatory priorities impacting the HVACR sector.

“Our members are on the front lines of delivering essential HVACR systems to communities across the country, and their perspective is critical as Congress considers energy, workforce, and tax policy,” said Talbot Gee, CEO of HARDI. “The fly-in is an excellent opportunity for our members to come together, use their collective voice, and make sure legislators understand how federal decisions impact supply chains, small businesses, and consumers.”

During the fly-in, HARDI members advocated for the alignment of federal efficiency compliance with manufacture dates rather than installation dates and called for modernization of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Among other key priorities, members also urged Congress to protect consumer choice in energy use, support workforce development initiatives, and grant relief from Section 232 tariffs to prevent increased costs across the HVACR supply chain.

The 2026 Congressional Fly-In supports HARDI’s ongoing efforts to ensure distributors remain effectively represented in federal policy discussions.

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