U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), William Lacy Clay Jr. (D-Mo.), and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) announced the introduction of the Generating American Income and Infrastructure Act (GAIIN) Act (H.R. 6104).
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White House to Back Gas Tax Hike?
Oct. 26, 2017 – The White House may back the first hike in the federal gasoline tax in decades in order to pay for President Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure package. Trump’s economic adviser Gary Cohn told moderate House lawmakers that they’ll get a chance to vote on a gas tax hike early next year as part of an infrastructure bill, according…
Read MoreNSSGA Legislative Policy Forum to Take Message to Congress
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) will hold its first Legislative Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24-28. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill.
Read MoreCanadian Legislation Focuses on Aggregates Advances
According to the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA), Minister Kathleen McGarry stood in the House to introduce the long-awaited Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act, a bill the government is putting forward to amend and modernize both the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) and Mining Act.
Read MoreJCB Dealer Talks Highway Funding, Legislation with Congressman
Representatives of JCB dealer Stephenson Equipment met with U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) to discuss topics related to highway infrastructure and funding sources. Stephenson Equipment sells, rents and services highway building and road maintenance equipment, including JCB wheel loaders, excavators, backhoes and skid steer loaders. The company employs 140 individuals at its six locations throughout Pennsylvania and New York. Congressman Barletta, who has visited…
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