ASAToday for June 26th, 2025

ASA Secures Win for Subcontractors in Texas Prompt Payment Case ALEXANDRIA, Va.-On May 19th, the Texas Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Pepper-Lawson Horizon International Group and against Texas Southern University.  The American Subcontractors Association supported a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of Pepper-Lawson last year, seeking an appeal on a decision that held that…

This Week in Congress This week, Congress is singularly focused on the debt ceiling debate with both chambers debating H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which reflects a deal reached with the White House to suspend the debt limit, set spending caps, and other provisions.   The House is on recess this week, but returned on…

Debt Ceiling Debate – The Fiscal Responsibility Act Congress is set to debate the Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3746) with Conservative House Republicans balking at the deal, claiming it does not contain sufficient spending cuts. Progressive Democrats are concerned about the work requirements, some environmental provisions, the energy permitting and spending caps. Defense hawks say…