In June, Boston NECA board members met with Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA 9th District) to discuss legislative issues of concern to responsible contractors including preserving the Davis-Bacon Act, the continued use of Project Labor Agreements, repealing the 3% withholding tax on government work, modifying the estate tax, extending tax incentives for renewable energy and efficiency development, and cracking down on dishonest employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors.