The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a markup on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to consider H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA).
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NSSGA, ARTBA Appeal to Supreme Court on Clean Water Act
Confusing rules promulgated by federal agencies under the Clean Water Act (CWA) are hurting the transportation construction sector’s ability to deliver infrastructure improvements that benefit all Americans, according to an amicus brief filed April 13 with the U.S. Supreme Court by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreNSSGA Opposes Gas Tax Holiday Proposals
House Democrats are discussing suspending the gas tax through the rest of the year, while Senate Democrats also discussed the idea during a closed-door caucus lunch, according to media reports. But the idea is getting pushback from GOP senators, whose support the legislation would need to ultimately pass, as well as some Democrats who are signaling early skepticism.
Read MoreIIJA: State by State
Nov. 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Transportation released state-by-state fact sheets that highlight how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will deliver for communities across the country by repairing roads and bridges, improving transportation options, building a national network of chargers to accelerate the adoption of EVs, upgrading our nation’s airports and ports, and much more.
Read MoreBiden Signs Infrastructure Bill
Nov. 15, 2021 – In a ceremony that took place at the White House today, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that finally passed Congress after months of negotiations. “This bill marks an inflection point for us as a nation,” Biden said. “Things are going to turn around in a big way.” Biden has named…
Read MoreLandrieu to Oversee Implementation of Infrastructure Act
President Biden named Mitch Landrieu senior advisor responsible for coordinating implementation of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read MoreThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: An Analysis
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed Nov. 5, is the most important piece of transportation legislation since the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956. Here are some key highlights about what is included in the legislation and how funding will flow to each state, courtesy of Michele Stanley, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) vice president of government and regulatory affairs.
Read MoreHill, Nye Tout Infrastructure Bill
Nov. 11, 2021 – I reached out to Tom Hill, chairman and chief executive officer of Vulcan Materials; and Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, for their thoughts on the passage of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read MoreHouse Passes Historic Infrastructure Bill
The House of Representatives, late on Friday, Nov. 5, passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), ending months of in-fighting and political intrigue over the issue. The tally on the infrastructure bill was 228-206, with only 13 Republicans supporting the measure. Six Democrats voted no as well.
Read MoreInfrastructure Vote Halted; Extension Passed
The House has passed yet another short-term extension of highway and transit construction programs that are set to expire on Sunday in order to avert thousands of worker furloughs and halted projects.
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