More Judges Halt President Trump’s Funding Freeze
Court orders put up a roadblock to White House plans to review all federal spending.
Read moreTrump DOT Embeds Priorities in Discretionary Grants
On January 29, 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order emphasizing the agency’s commitment to grounding its policies, grants, and loans in sound economic principles and analysis supported by cost-benefit requirements and data-driven decision making.
Read moreLee Zeldin Sworn in as New EPA Administrator
On January 29, Lee Zeldin’s nomination process concluded with a 56-42 vote confirming his appointment as the 17th administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Read moreNext Steps on AGC’s Big Win Challenging the Federal PLA-Mandate
AGC recently celebrated a big win for AGC members working for the federal government in the case MVL USA Inc. vs. USA.
Read moreAGC Releases Tariff Resource Center for Contractors
With additional tariffs being placed on China in February 2025, and possible new tariffs ahead for Mexican and Canadian imports in March of 2025, AGC has developed a resource center for contractors navigating tariff challenges.
Read moreConstruction Financial Professionals Meet Ahead of Anticipated Congressional Action on Tax Reform
Last week, the AGC Financial Issues Forum met in Jacksonville, Florida, discussing the outlook for labor and immigration policy during the second Trump administration, the impact of tariffs on construction, and more.
Read moreMain Street Tax Certainty Act Introduced in House & Senate
Legislation would make the 20-percent Section 199A qualified small business income deduction permanent.
Read moreAGC Releases Resource to Help Contractors Navigate Tariffs
To help contractors navigate challenges related to upcoming tariffs, AGC has developed a tariff memo outlining key considerations and potential impacts of the administration’s trade policies on the construction industry.
Read moreSean Duffy Sworn in as Transportation Secretary
On January 29, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation, following a nomination hearing held on January 15.
Read moreFunding Freeze Memo Rescinded
Trump shocked Washington with a controversial memo issuing a funding freeze, or “pause” on federal funding but ultimately rescinded it.
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