ASAToday for September 2, 2026
Congress Faces A Crowded Agenda!
The 119th Congress in its second half faces historic challenges, including narrow majorities, deep partisan divisions, and a limited legislative calendar. The session began with the smallest congressional majority for either party…
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House Focuses on Defense, Government Funding, and Budget Priorities The House returned to Washington this week with votes scheduled through Thursday before they depart for the August recess. Republican leadership plans to…
Read MoreASA Urges Congress to Protect Infrastructure Funding and Advance Long-Term Reauthorization
As Congress prepared to consider a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government funded beyond September 30, ASA, along with the Construction Transportation Coalition, urged lawmakers to maintain full federal…
Read MoreHouse Launches Effort on Third Budget Reconciliation Package
House Republicans are moving forward with the first procedural steps toward advancing a third budget reconciliation package, signaling another attempt to enact major spending priorities through the budget resolution process. Last week,…
Read MoreCongress Advances FY 2027 Appropriations While Preparing for Continuing Resolution
Congress continued work on Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 government funding last week as the House approved its third appropriations measure of the year, providing funding for national security and Department of State…
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