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Capitol Masking Policy On Monday, congressional leadership retired their workplace masking policies, making masks optional throughout the Capitol complex. The decision comes on the heels of CDC’s overhaul late last week of its Covid-19 guidelines. Per attending physician Monahan, “positive results at the Capitol’s testing center are down to 2.7 percent, lower than the surrounding…

ASA DC Metro Supports: No “Pay if Paid” In VA for One Year Congratulations to Ike Casey and ASA DC Metro Chapter for their advocacy efforts in support of legislation to make “pay if paid” clauses in your subcontracts on Virginia construction not enforceable if it passes the full House of Delegates.  To date, the…

There Is Still Time to Register for SUBExcel ITS NOT TOO LATE! Are you still waiting to decide if you are joining us in Miramar Beach, Florida?  Now is the time to register and secure your spot at SUBExcel 2022.  The event starts in just over a week, and we want to see you there.…

Join Us For the Nautical Themed Award Banquet at SUBExcel! On March 11th, 2022 at 7pm ASA will celebrate all of our ASA Awards winners.  We hope that all attendees of SUBExcel will attend this event and help us congratulate the incredible businesses, individuals, and chapters that have shined this past year. As we all…

Check Out the Latest Issue of The Contractors Compass ASA would like to share the February 2022 Issue of our monthly e-magazine, The Contractors Compass.  This month’s issue focuses on “New Ideas In Construction”. Engaging and informative articles include: A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of Falconry Construction Industry Trends 2022 The Construction Industrial Revolution and…

Book Your Transportation to SUBExcel! Are you ready for SUBExcel?  ASA is excited to welcome everyone to beautiful Miramar Beach, Florida for this year’s event!  After so much time apart we are eager to gather together again to learn, network, and have a lot of fun. We would like to encourage all SUBExcel attendees to…

This Week in Congress The House is in recess and the Senate approved a House-passed continuing resolution to keep the government funded through March 11th. The short-term extension of current spending levels should give congressional appropriators time to finish negotiating an FY22 omnibus bill.  Additionally, the Senate voted on a House-passed U.S. Postal Service reform…

ASA Applauds Reps. Moulton (D-MA) and Katko (R-NY)’s Call for Immediate Implementation of Infrastructure Investments On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Reps. Moutlon (D-MA) and Katko (R-NY) called on House and Senate leadership to release billions of dollars for much-needed infrastructure improvements across the country.  Funding created by the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)…

Update: Build Back Better There have been rumors that the White House is considering a change in strategy regarding the Build Back Better Act with a focus on deficit reduction to win support from Sen. Manchin (D-WV). The strategy includes keeping revenue-raising tax hikes on the wealthy and corporations as proposed in the House version…

Bolstering Hydrogen The Biden administration plans to spend over $9 billion to bolster hydrogen as part of its effort to reduce emissions in U.S. manufacturing.  On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the White House said the Department of Energy will spend $8 billion to create regional hubs to expand the use of hydrogen in industry. Another…