ASAToday for August 12, 2026
Regulatory Update: IRS Issues Overtime Guidance as OSHA Revises Warehouse Inspection Program
Two recent federal regulatory updates could have implications for employers and workers, particularly in industries with significant overtime activity and warehouse or distribution operations. What Employers Should Know: The two updates highlight…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
The House of Representatives recessed on July 23 and is scheduled to return to Washington on August 31. The Senate will adjourn for its August recess at the end of this week,…
Read MoreASA and 112 Members of Congress Urge Stronger USMCA Extension to Protect American Manufacturing and Workers
ASA, along with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and many similar associations including 112 members of Congress, urged U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to pursue a strong extension of the United…
Read MoreCongress Moves Toward Short-Term Government Funding Extension as FY 2027 Appropriations Remain Unfinished
Congress is moving toward another short-term government funding measure as lawmakers work to avoid a shutdown while negotiations over Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations continue. On July 21, the House of Representatives passed…
Read MoreHouse Advances FY 2027 Budget Resolution, Setting Stage for Potential Third Reconciliation Package
Congress is taking steps toward a potential third budget reconciliation package after the House of Representatives approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget resolution on July 22. The House passed H. Con. Res.…
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