Archive for September 2021

Update: President Biden’s Employer Vaccine Mandate As we previously reported, President Biden has directed the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that would require all private employers with 100 or more employees to mandate all employees be vaccinated or be tested at the employer’s expense…

Engineering News-Record’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors List There is still time to be ranked in ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors List. The survey deadline has been extended one final time to Wednesday, September 29th. If you would like to be considered for this prestigious ranking, please fill out a survey at https://enr.secure-platform.com:443/a/solicitations/239/home. You will need a Company…

Negotiations Continue on Infrastructure and Budge Reconciliation Bills On Wednesday, September 22nd, Speaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, several House moderates, progressives, and some members of the Senate met with President Biden to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the reconciliation package.  The vote on the legislation will not take place until Speaker Pelosi is…

House Moves Forward on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Majority Leader Hoyer has stated that he will bring the bipartisan infrastructure bill to the floor next week to keep Speaker Pelosi’s promise that a vote would be held by September 27. However, the House could pass the bill and then hold it until the reconciliation bill is…

Nominations Are Open for 2021 ASA Awards Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? A company that deserves some time in the spotlight? Make it known! While every company and ASA Chapter that has maneuvered successfully deserves kudos, there are some that just stand out. Applications are available now for a wide…

This Week in Congress The Senate returned for a two-day session this week, facing immediate decisions on preventing a government shutdown and deciding the fate of their $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill. The legislative session from now until December could be the last realistic chance at legislating before the 2022 election year.  A myriad of…

President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Executive Orders On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his COVID-19 Action Plan entitled “Path Out of the Pandemic,” which included a pair of Executive Orders (EOs).  The EOs require that all federal employees and contractors must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

Continuing Resolution – Keep the Government Funded! Next week, the House is expected to consider a continuing resolution (CR) that will only continue funding programs at the FY21 level, and not include the debt ceiling, funding for Afghan resettlement, or funding for hurricane relief.  The CR will run through either December 3rd or 10th.  Funding for…

SLDF Fundraiser in San Antonio Come join the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund on October 22nd for the Whiskey Tour and Tasting Fundraiser at Maverick Whiskey in San Antonio.  Events like this help fund the incredible work that the SLDF does for the entire subcontracting industry. Registration is available at www.sldf.net.  Register today and support the…

The House Continues Debate on the $3.1 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill As House committees continue to consider their $3.1 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill, there is doubt about passage in the evenly divided Senate as moderate Democrats are concerned about the price tag.  Another Senate hurdle is the Byrd rule, which prohibits provisions that have a…