AGC of America meets with the White House on why it should not finalize its project labor agreement (PLA) mandate and why such a mandate would negatively impact union and open shop contractors.  

AGC opposes the White House’s proposed changes to permitting review rules that could prolong construction project approval, despite recent AGC-backed legislative changes that direct the White House to streamline the process. 

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AGC of America provides resources for federal, transportation, and utility contractors to review and consider as the federal government appears likely to shut down on October 1.

Without an extension of the current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization set to expire on September 30, airport construction projects could face delays.

H-2B visa seasonal workers would be granted greater protections and flexibility in the duration of their visas under a new DHS proposed rule.

On September 20, 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a proposal to further address mobility impacts near work zones and manage work zone safety near roads.

On September 19, OSHA awarded AGC of America a $160,000 grant to provide fall prevention/protection training to approximately 500 employers and workers in the construction industry.

FHWA is finally moving forward with the national vehicle miles traveled (VMT) pilot required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduces AGC-backed legislation that would apply a federal user fee to electric vehicles (EVs)—in the form of a one-time tax on batteries used in EVs at the manufacturer—and apply the revenue to the highway trust fund.