Archive for February 2024

This Week in Congress Congress returned this week after its two-week recess to tackle government funding, which runs out March 1st for several federal agencies and programs including Agriculture, Energy and Water Development, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development—totaling about 20% of government spending. Additionally, Rep. McGovern (D-MA) quietly…

SUBExcel 2024 Brings Subcontractors Together in New Orleans The 2024 installment of the annual SUBExcel convention promises to be one of the best yet for subcontractors looking to further their education and expand their networks. This year, SUBExcel heads to New Orleans – a city known for its vibrant culture, food, and good times. While…

Check Out the Latest Issue of The Contractor’s Compass! The latest issue of The Contractor’s Compass is out! The February issues includes articles such as: Not a New Idea—But a New Trend: Employee Stock Ownership Plans Understanding Nuclear Verdicts is the First Step in Preparing for—and Preventing—Them A Guide to Subcontractors About Solar Energy Project…

This Week in Congress Congress is not in session this week and last week, the Senate voted 70-29 passing a new $95 billion national security funding supplemental in Ukraine aid devoid of any border-security language.  House Speaker Johnson immediately slammed the brakes on the package, announcing he would not bring it up for a vote. …

ASA Supports the Fiscal Commission Act / the Fiscal Stability Act ASA, along with the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), sent a letter to Congressional Leadership in support of H.R. 5779 the Fiscal Commission Act and its Senate companion bill S. 3262, The Fiscal Stability Act.  These bipartisan measures, led by Reps. Huizenga (R-MI) and Peters…

Exciting Events Happening at SUBExcel! Are you excited for SUBExcel?  We can’t wait to see you in beautiful New Orleans!  During our time together there will be incredible opportunites to network together, learn from each other, and have a lot of fun at the same time.  We look foward to meeting with all of you,…

This Week in Congress After four months of negotiations led by Sens. Murphy (D-CT), Lankford (R-OK), and Sinema (I-AZ), Republican senators quickly abandoned a deal on immigration legislation regarding amnesty and border-crossing provisions.  On Sunday in a rare Superbowl session, the Senate passed 67-27 supplemental legislation that would fund Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.  The package…

The House Eases Restrictions on Natural Gas Exportation This week, the House voted to ease restrictions on the export of natural gas. The legislation is set to hit the floor amid backlash to the Energy Department’s decision last month to pause new liquefied natural gas export permits. The bill sponsored by Rep. Pfluger (R-TX) would…

OSHA Sends Worker Walkaround Final Rule to OIRA On February 9th, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent its worker walkaround final rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for final review. The rule would authorize OSHA inspectors to allow union organizers, community activists, or other third parties, who do not…

Hogan Runs for the Senate and Two Additional House Retirements Former Gov. Hogan (R-MD) launched a surprise bid for the open Maryland Senate seat.  Sen. Cardin (D-MD) is not seeking reelection.  Per Hogan, “we desperately need leaders willing to stand up to both parties — leaders that appreciate that no one of us has all…