ASAToday for July 29, 2026
FY 2027 Appropriations: Collins Pushes Ahead on Spending Bills Amid Partisan Tensions
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Collins (R-ME) attempted to advance four FY 2027 appropriations bills this week, even as negotiations continue to face resistance from Senate Democrats and procedural uncertainty threatens the broader…
Read More21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Set to Influence Construction Industry Through Expanded Housing Production
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is expected to have a notable impact on the U.S. construction industry by increasing housing production, modernizing federal housing programs, and reducing regulatory and administrative…
Read MoreTRADE TROUBLES: Members of Congress Urge White House to Preserve USMCA Ahead of Critical July Review
Concerns are mounting on Capitol Hill over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after President Trump suggested he may be open to abandoning the trade pact ahead of its mandatory six-year…
Read MoreSBA Office of Advocacy Supports DOL’s New Joint Employer Rule
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy has formally expressed support for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule revising the definition of “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards…
Read MoreFAR Overhaul Proposed Rules — June 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)—comprised of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration…
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