Posts by Matt Zuiderhof

With the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law, Congress shifted focus on pushing through a $9.4B rescissions package, advancing FY 2026 appropriations, navigating National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markups, and responding to notable retirements reshaping the chamber’s landscape Rescissions Package Republicans aim to codify $9.4 billion in rescissions, cancelling previously approved funding for NPR, PBS, and…

One Big Beautiful Bill Congressional Republicans were able to meet their self-imposed July 4 deadline to pass their sweeping reconciliation measure.  The Senate passed the bill 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie and the House voted 218-214 to clear the measure for President Trump’s signature.  The bill would cost $3.4 trillion under…

ASA Stands with our members in Texas and New Mexico Impacted by the devastating flooding The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) extends its unwavering support to members in Texas and New Mexico who have been impacted by the recent devastating flooding. Navigating Post-Disaster Recovery: Essential Resources for Subcontractors The recent Severe weather in Texas and New…

4th of July – Special Edition   After an intense weekend in the Senate, Congress voted on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in advance of 4th of July. Republicans narrowly won a 51–49 procedural vote Saturday night to advance OBBBA into full debate, overcoming resistance from Republican holdouts like Sen. Tillis (R-NC) and…

ASA Strongly Supports the OBBBA’s Tax Reform Measures ASA, along with the Main Street Partnership, strongly supported the tax reform provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) as the legislation builds on the foundation laid by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and advances a forward-looking, pro-growth tax agenda that supports tens of…

This Week in Congress!   This week, Congress returned with a flurry of activity! From intense debates over President Trump’s Iran strikes to the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA), which continued through budget negotiations. War Powers & Iran Strikes Sens. Graham (R-SC) and Cotton (R-AR) defended the Saturday strikes on Iran’s Natanz, Fordow, and…

ASA Supports Increasing Section 199A Deduction to 23% ASA, in collaboration with the Main Street Partnership, has urgently called upon Senate Leadership to support the permanent establishment and expansion of the Section 199A deduction, increasing it from 20 to 23 percent. Enhancing Section 199A is crucial to maintaining tax parity between pass-through businesses and larger…

ASA 2025 Washington, DC Fly-In Wrap Up! Last week, ASA advocates visited our Nation’s Capital to ensure the voices of subcontractors, who make up three-fourths of the construction industry, were heard. Along with the visit to Capitol Hill, ASA was also invited to meet at the White House and speak out about the need for…

This Week in Congress! It’s a brief yet significant week in Washington, D.C. as the legislative session winds down before the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. The House is in recess, and the Senate wraps up midweek, with most business concluding by Wednesday. Despite the short schedule, appropriations, security briefings, and reconciliation talks continue. Rescissions Package…

Senate Republicans Race the Clock on Reconciliation Bill This week, Senate Republicans aimed to finalize their reconciliation bill before members depart. Senators returned Monday with key committee hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday before the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday.  Closed-door negotiations among Senate Republicans, Finance Committee leaders, and White House officials continue, while Republican aides meet…