ASAToday for November, 7th 2025

FY26 National Defense Authorization Bill – Procurement Issues Before the August recess, the Senate set up votes on its $925.8 billion defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2026, which will be addressed…

OSHA Releases Rulemaking Docket on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released, in the rulemaking docket, its Compilation of Public Hearing Questions, following its…

President Trump’s Plan to Expand Apprenticeship Programs The Trump Administration has unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand the Department of Labor (DOL)’s apprenticeship program and simplify licensing rules, aiming to place one…

Update on OSHA’s Walkaround and Silica Rules   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has broadened its walkaround rule, allowing a wider range of individuals to accompany an OSHA compliance officer…

President Trump’s Tariffs Proceed with Intensity As of August 1, 2025, President Trump’s tariffs proceed with intensity estimating that the average rate is now 15.2%, well above last year’s 2.3% and the…

Vacancies in DOL Leadership?   The Senate faces a substantial labor agenda upon its return from the August recess, with 10 nominees pending for key enforcement roles at the U.S. Labor Department.…