Archive for June 2025

The House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Budget Reconciliation / Tax Bill) by a vote of 215–214 on May 22, 2025. Below are key provisions affecting ASA Members and the Senate is still reviewing the legislation and may amend these provisions. Key Provisions Included in House Bill for Small Businesses: Section 199A…

OSHA’s Informal Hearing on its Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Programs Rule OSHA’s informal public hearing regarding the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Programs rule is set to commence virtually next Monday, June 16, and will continue through Wednesday, July 2. Details regarding the hearing process, post-hearing procedures, public livestream links, and a…

This Week in Congress This week, Senate Republicans began working on their version of the budget reconciliation bill. While changes are expected, the extent is unclear, and the slim House majority’s reaction remains uncertain, as both chambers must pass the same final bill. The House bill’s quadrupled cap on state and local tax deductions, agreed…

ASA Urges Senate EPW Committee to Consider the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor & Taxpayer Protection Act ASA, along with the Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), sent a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Leadership respectfully requesting that they add S. 570, the…

ASA Urges Senate Finance Committee Leadership to Include a User Fee on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles   ASA joined the Transportation Construction Coalition in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee Leadership, urging the inclusion of a user fee on electric and hybrid vehicles in the Senate’s reconciliation measure, with revenues dedicated solely to the…