The Power of Roofing Day 2026

The NRCA’s Duane Musser previews the issues and opportunities roofing contractors and other roofing pros will push on Capitol Hill April 14-15.

By Jill Bloom, Group Publisher, Roofing Contractor, Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief

For the ninth-straight year, roofing industry professionals will fly into Washington for a full day of education and advocacy about the issues impacting the industry most.

Roofing Day 2026 is set for April 14-15, and there’s still time to join other stakeholders from across the industry to relay concerns directly to members of Congress and their staffs with one voice. The annual fly-in event to the nation’s capital is the roofing industry’s single-largest advocacy initiative with members of the U.S. Congress. Each year, supporters say it continues to grow in importance, but organizers noted this year’s event is happening at such a critical time for the U.S. economically.

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Why Roofing Day 2026 is Critical

When hundreds of roofing contractors and other industry professionals from around the country fly-in to Washington, D.C. to speak with one voice, members of the U.S. Congress appear to listen. They’ll get their chance again at the ninth annual Roofing Day April 14-15. Organized by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the event offers roofing activists the chance to meet directly with members of Congress and their staffs and share information about what decisions made at the federal level are impacting them most at home. The NRCA’s Duane Musser recently joined RC’s Jill Bloom to briefly preview the event in this exclusive episode.

“It's a great opportunity for everybody in the industry, whether you're a contractor, manufacturer, distributor, consultant, whatever role you play,” said Duane Musser, vice president of government relations for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

“Democracy's a participatory sport. We need people to show up to have good numbers, so we really need everybody,” he said.

Immigration and border security are at the forefront of topics that will be discussed. As will support for The Dignity Act, proposed legislation that contains solutions to further secure the border while fixing parts of the broken immigration system. Business regulation and other workforce initiatives will be among the chief agenda items addressed by delegations from several states.

Watch the full conversation here.

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Jill Bloom is the innovative Group Publisher of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, Building Enclosure, Roofing Supply Pro, and the highly regarded Best of Success event. With a deep commitment to advancing the roofing, construction, and building enclosure industries, Jill oversees a robust portfolio of publications, podcasts, and events that empower professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and connections.

Her brands deliver exceptional value across multiple platforms, including:

Techos y Más, the Spanish-language newsletter of Roofing Contractor.
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eRock, a leading newsletter for drywall contractors.
The Enclosure Experts podcast, offering architects deep insights into building enclosure technologies.
If Walls Could Talk, a podcast dedicated to exploring trends and innovations for the wall and ceiling contractor.
The Best of Success Podcast, providing thought leadership and practical advice for roofing professionals.

Jill’s passion for professional development and fostering industry connections is exemplified by the Best of Success event, a premier gathering of contractors, suppliers, and thought leaders for unmatched education and networking.

Art Aisner is Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He spent the bulk of his career as a multi-media journalist for newspapers and television stations before joining the RC team in 2015. He is the driving force behind the publication’s content development, editorial strategy and other initiatives that serve growing audiences in the roofing space.