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This Week in Congress This week, the House and Senate returned for a quick four-day work schedule and recessed on July 11th for the Republican convention in Milwaukee, then they will reconvene on July 22nd.  Additionally, the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees continued to consider FY25 spending bills. Tuesday was a big day for economic…

FASA’s Preparation Guide for 2024 Natural Disasters As Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Houston, TX, we remind all ASA members about the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association (FASA) preparation guide for natural disasters.  The guide cites statistics from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that 40% of businesses do not reopen following a natural disaster.…

Senate Advances the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) On Monday, the Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Reed and Ranking Member Wicker filed S. 4638, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The bill authorizes $911.8 billion for military and national security programs at the Departments of Defense and Energy. The bill…

OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Standard Prior to the 4th of July, OSHA released the text of its proposed standard for heat illness and injury prevention for indoor and outdoor settings. Elements of the proposal include the following: Training requirements for supervisors, heat safety coordinators, and employees; Developing and implementing a work…

NAW Circulates a Letter to President Biden to Stop Regulatory Activity The National Association of Wholesalers (NAW) penned a letter to President Biden calling for a suspension of regulatory activity so agencies can review the Loper decision and how it might affect their current regulatory projects. Per their letter, “considering the Supreme Court’s recent decision…

Click Here to Register for this Webinar! Upcoming Webinar: 5 Secrets to Healthier Cash Flow On August 13th, 2024, Claire Wilson from Siteline will be hosting the presentation, “5 Secrets to a Healthier Cash Flow”. As a subcontractor, you’re constantly financing your clients’ projects. You’re funding the job and doing the work before you’re paid.…

Click Here to Register for the Think Tank Meeting Seattle Think Tank Meeting Join us in beautiful Seattle for the ASA Think Tank Meeting on September 18th, 2024. The ASA Think Tank committee is open to all members and meets twice per year to discuss pertinent industry issues and Association business. Besides the superior networking…

Check Out the Subcontractor Learning Center from FASA Looking for on-demand education? ASA webinars are available now on the FASA website! FASA is the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association and is YOUR resource for education, news, and information for Subcontractors! Check out our vast library and start learning today! Recent webinars include: Assuring the…

This Week in Congress The Senate was not in session this week and will reconvene on July 8th; however, the House was in session and voted on appropriation bills for the Defense, Homeland Security, and State Departments, along with votes on a bill expressing support for human rights and democracy in Pakistan, a bill to…

Decrease in First-Time Federal Small Business Contractors Decreasing numbers of first-time federal vendors in three closely watched small business categories; small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and companies in Historically Underutilized Business zones, are sparking worries about federal agencies’ ability to attract and retain a diverse supplier base. A House passed bill (H.R. 7988) by…