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ASA Takes the Hill! This week, 49 ASA members attended the annual legislative fly-in, giving them the opportunity to meet with over 38 members of Congress, as well as participate in a tax reform, tariff, and trade meeting at the White House Office of the Public Liaison. During their congressional meetings, members discussed important issues…

The House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Budget Reconciliation / Tax Bill) by a vote of 215–214 on May 22, 2025. Below are key provisions affecting ASA Members and the Senate is still reviewing the legislation and may amend these provisions. Key Provisions Included in House Bill for Small Businesses: Section 199A…

OSHA’s Informal Hearing on its Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Programs Rule OSHA’s informal public hearing regarding the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Programs rule is set to commence virtually next Monday, June 16, and will continue through Wednesday, July 2. Details regarding the hearing process, post-hearing procedures, public livestream links, and a…

This Week in Congress This week, Senate Republicans began working on their version of the budget reconciliation bill. While changes are expected, the extent is unclear, and the slim House majority’s reaction remains uncertain, as both chambers must pass the same final bill. The House bill’s quadrupled cap on state and local tax deductions, agreed…

ASA Urges Senate EPW Committee to Consider the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor & Taxpayer Protection Act ASA, along with the Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), sent a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Leadership respectfully requesting that they add S. 570, the…

ASA Urges Senate Finance Committee Leadership to Include a User Fee on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles   ASA joined the Transportation Construction Coalition in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee Leadership, urging the inclusion of a user fee on electric and hybrid vehicles in the Senate’s reconciliation measure, with revenues dedicated solely to the…

National Family Business Forum FREE FOR ASA MEMBERS ONLY! Are you facing these family business challenges? Feeling isolated in your leadership role? Unsure how to handle succession planning? Dealing with family tensions in the workplace? Struggling with children who have unrealistic expectations? Wondering about your business valuation? Watching your business tear your family apart? YOU…

This Week in Congress This week, the House voted on a comprehensive package covering tax, energy, health, and immigration under budget reconciliation. They also voted to repeal Biden administration rules: one requiring extra scrutiny for bank mergers and another imposing higher standards for facilities emitting hazardous air pollutants. The Senate held nomination votes. Congress will…

The Effects of the House Reconciliation Package on ASA Members This week, the House approved their reconciliation package, which included the following: Increase the debt limit by $4 trillion. Provide funding to boost national security procurement, support border and immigration enforcement, and improve air traffic control technology. Temporarily increase the child tax credit and permanently…

ASA Calls Upon the House to Vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill ASA and the Transportation Construction Coalition urge the House to support the One Big Beautiful Bill. This bill aims to address the inequity in the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) by including user fees for electric and hybrid vehicle drivers. Given the significant…