Here’s the latest news on federal policies and regulations affecting the construction industry, important AGC events and WebEd programs, and political snippets from across the country.
Environment SENATE APPROVES WOTUS REPEAL With bipartisan support, the Senate passes AGC-backed legislation to repeal a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule expanding federal permitting jurisdiction over wetlands and more construction projects, bolstering AGC litigation—which has expanded to 26 states—against the rule.
Environment CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS AND STRATEGIES FOR CONTRACTORS Register to hear about trends for sustainability and resiliency, drivers, risks, and strategies for success in reducing the environmental footprint of the built environment while also protecting assets from extreme weather and natural disasters.
Environment PERMITTING REFORM PASSES HOUSE The House of Representatives passes sweeping, AGC-backed permitting reform legislation that will expedite federal review and permitting decisions, deter unwarranted lawsuits, and ensure federal agencies are more transparent and accountable without harming the environment.
Environment EPA PROPOSAL MAY LEAD TO CONSTRUCTION BANS AGC responds to an EPA proposal on air quality standards that could lead to restrictions on the use and operation of diesel equipment, which are, in essence, construction bans.
Environment CONTRACTOR SUPERFUND LIABILITY FOR COMMON CHEMICALS?AGC has been raising the alarm to Congress and EPA that certain regulatory approaches to address PFAS—a common family of chemicals—could overwhelm cleanup initiatives and drastically impact liability for contractors on everyday projects for dewatering, moving dirt, or demolishing an existing structure.
Tax & Fiscal Affairs AGC BACKS DEATH TAX REPEALSenator John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced the AGC-supported Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023, which would permanently repeal the federal estate tax.
Federal Construction 2023 AGC FEDERAL CONTRACTORS CONFERENCE
Register today for the 2023 AGC Federal Contractors Conference taking place June 12 – 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
Political POLITICAL SNIPPETS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY Check out these political snippets on the presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, state and local races from across the country.