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Major AGC Permitting Wins in Debt Deal

AGC breaks down the impacts of the debt limit deal on the construction industry, including long fought for reforms to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act for the first time in 40 years.

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New Overtime Regulations?

AGC recently urged the Department of Labor to abandon or postpone an anticipated rulemaking altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act, citing several potential threats to an already vulnerable economy.

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Help with Carbon Reporting and Reduction Tips?

Take the Sustainable Practices Survey to help inform a new AGC task force tackling carbon reporting and reduction and log into the August 16 town hall for a carbon reporting overview.

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2023 AGC Federal Contractors Conference

Register today for the 2023 AGC Federal Contractors Conference taking place June 12 - 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

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AGC Wins on WOTUS

For the second time in two weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court sides unanimously with an AGC Construction Advocacy Fund-backed legal effort; this time on a critical Waters of the United States (WOTUS) case impacting Clean Water Act permits. 

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FHWA, Don’t Repeal Buy America Waiver

AGC makes clear the construction industry’s opposition to any effort by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to unreasonably remove or modify the 40-year-old Buy America waiver for manufactured products.

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Supply Chain Bills Advance

AGC-backed bills advance that would extend permitting reforms to more types of construction projects and prioritize discretionary grants on freight movement projects, among others.

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Critical AGC-Backed Tax Bills Introduced

AGC-supported legislation introduced to make permanent 20% tax deduction for pass-through businesses and to expand write offs for small businesses’ equipment.

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Major Federal Owner Announces Awards

The General Services Administration announces new construction awards program to recognize contractor excellence, which AGC has long sought federal owners to do.

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Supreme Court Win for AGC

Talk to an owner, go to jail? No, says the U.S. Supreme Court, which unanimously backs AGC’s Construction Advocacy Fund-supported effort to protect pre-bid interactions from criminal liability.

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