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Marisa Strickler published Bipartisan Tax Package Advances in the House in Latest News 2024-02-01 16:18:29 -0500
Bipartisan Tax Package Advances in the House
The AGC-supported Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act would provide tax relief for contractors.
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Marisa Strickler published House Committee Passes Water Permitting Reforms in Latest News 2024-02-01 16:08:24 -0500
House Committee Passes Water Permitting Reforms
On Wednesday, January 31, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced several pieces of AGC-supported legislation aimed at providing greater certainty for construction companies engaged in water projects held up by the Clean Water Act permitting process.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Joins Coalition Calling for Regulatory Reform in Latest News 2024-02-01 16:03:28 -0500
AGC Joins Coalition Calling for Regulatory Reform
On February 1, AGC and other stakeholders urged the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Small Business to prioritize legislation that strengthens and closes loopholes in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).
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Marisa Strickler published New Proposed Rule Would Require Federal Contractors to Publish Employee Pay and More in Latest News 2024-02-01 15:52:28 -0500
New Proposed Rule Would Require Federal Contractors to Publish Employee Pay and More
On January 30, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council proposed a rule that would require significant changes to pay transparency and applicant hiring to federal prime contractors and its subcontractors.
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Marisa Strickler published Register Now for AGC’s Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Three-Part WebEd Series in Latest News 2024-02-01 15:47:01 -0500
Register Now for AGC’s Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Three-Part WebEd Series
Join AGC of America for "Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Three-Part Webinar Series: Understanding, Influencing and Complying with Federal Prevailing Wage Requirements," an informative webinar series taking a deep dive into recent updates to Davis-Bacon rules and compliance.
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Marisa Strickler published U.S. DOT Announces $4.9 Billion for Infrastructure Projects in Latest News 2024-01-25 16:23:45 -0500
U.S. DOT Announces $4.9 Billion for Infrastructure Projects
On January 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $4.9 billion for 37 projects through the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant programs.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Meets with Army Corps Commander in Latest News 2024-01-25 16:07:16 -0500
AGC Meets with Army Corps Commander
AGC discusses solutions to the challenges facing our nation’s infrastructure and how the Corps can further implement its Construction Partnering Playbook.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Meets with New GSA Commissioner in Latest News 2024-01-25 16:04:08 -0500
AGC Meets with New GSA Commissioner
AGC discusses the current and future role for the federal construction agency and provides guidance on improving GSA construction processes and partnering.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Highlights Mental Health at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Latest News 2024-01-25 15:57:11 -0500
AGC Highlights Mental Health at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
The 2024 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting’s plenary session highlighted efforts from across the construction industry to promote healthy mental well-being in the workforce.
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Marisa Strickler published Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on February 21-22 in Washington in Latest News 2024-01-25 15:52:47 -0500
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on February 21-22 in Washington
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a meeting for the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health on February 22, which will feature remarks from Assistant Secretary for OSHA Doug Parker, updates on the construction industry from OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, and more.
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Marisa Strickler published Examining the New PLA Mandate for Federal Construction Contractors in Latest News 2024-01-25 15:47:26 -0500
Examining the New PLA Mandate for Federal Construction Contractors
Register today for this complimentary webinar for AGC members to hear from leading federal procurement attorney, Scott Walters of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP, who will discuss the history of project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects, the new PLA Mandate, and more.
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Marisa Strickler published House Likely to Vote on Bipartisan Tax Package Next Week in Latest News 2024-01-25 15:41:50 -0500
House Likely to Vote on Bipartisan Tax Package Next Week
The House of Representatives has tentatively scheduled a vote on AGC-supported bipartisan tax legislation next week.
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Marisa Strickler published Estate Tax Repeal Bill Introduced in Latest News 2024-01-18 16:21:16 -0500
Estate Tax Repeal Bill Introduced
AGC backs effort to repeal the “Death Tax,” impacting many small, family-owned construction companies.
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Marisa Strickler published Corporate Transparency Act Reporting in Latest News 2024-01-18 16:13:49 -0500
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
Learn how your construction company may have to report sensitive, beneficial ownership information to the federal government on this AGC webinar.
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AGC Testifies on Inflation
AGC member Lauren Benford testifies before Congress on inflation and the need for price adjustment clauses, a clear and transparent Buy America waiver process, and an end to the regulatory onslaught.
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Marisa Strickler published House Votes to Block NLRB Joint Employer Rule in Latest News 2024-01-18 15:48:57 -0500
House Votes to Block NLRB Joint Employer Rule
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan legislation resolution by a vote of 206 to 177 to block the National Labor Relations Board from implementing its new joint employer rule.
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2024 OSHA Penalty Increases
The Department of Labor announces changes to the OSHA civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024.
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Building Division Town Hall
Learn how your building contractor peers are handling weather delay standards in construction contracts at this virtual town hall on January 23 at 11am Eastern Time.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum in Latest News 2024-01-18 15:26:59 -0500
AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum
Sign up to join the next virtual meeting on January 24, 2pm – 3pm, Eastern Time.
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Compromise Tax Package
Key congressional leaders agree to a long-stalled tax package to extend expiring/expired business tax deductions along with expanding the Child Tax Credit and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
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