ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

This Week in Congress The House voted this week on the Senate’s version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which ASA supported to eliminate port congestion, along with legislation to address food and fuel prices, diversity practices at financial institutions, and wildlife recovery and conservation efforts.  Additionally, the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021…

ASA Urges Delay of New Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) Requirements for Construction Materials in the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) This week, ASA, along with the AGC and other similarly situated associations, urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay the new Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) requirements for construction materials…

Oceans Shipping Reform Act Awaiting President Biden’s Signature The House voted this week to pass the Senate-passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which empowers the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to take steps to eliminate port bottlenecks and reduce shipping rates.  Once passed, the bill will be sent for the President’s signature.  The legislation would prohibit carriers…