AGC Calls for Further Measures to Safeguard the Construction Economy

AGC Chapters have been in ongoing contact with state departments of transportation (DOTs) concerning COVID-19 related impacts.

AGC Advocates for Different Approach to Address Issue

Reporting Required in Limited Circumstance where there is Evidence Employee Contracted the Virus at Place of Work

As of March 5, a majority of federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) and Environmental Protection Agency, have launched guidance portals in accordance with a pair of executive orders (EO 13891 and EO 13892). These measures, signed by President Trump in October 2019, intend to reduce the impact of agency guidance the White House believes has become a back-door means of regulation. The orders target significant guidance that could have the potential to impact the economy, the environment, public health, or state, local, or tribal communities.

On Feb. 19, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the award of $520 million in airport infrastructure grants to 287 airports (link is external) as part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

Includes Top-line Surface Reauthorization Figures, Additional Infrastructure Investment in Request

Construction Officials Discuss Workforce Shortages Facing the Industry

Review of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act for Short, Finds the Measure’s Provisions Would be More Harmful to Union Contractors and Workers than to Open Shop Firms

Outlines Released By Democrats and Republicans Should Inspire Congress to Make Fixing and Expanding Infrastructure its Top Priority, Top Construction Official Notes