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More Judges Halt President Trump’s Funding Freeze

Court orders put up a roadblock to White House plans to review all federal spending.

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Trump 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.

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Lee 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.

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Next 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.

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AGC 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.

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Construction 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.

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Main Street Tax Certainty Act Introduced in House & Senate

Legislation would make the 20-percent Section 199A qualified small business income deduction permanent.

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AGC 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.

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Sean 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.

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Funding 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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