The Louisiana Associated General Contractors gathered at the AGC Townhouse in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 17, to meet with lawmakers and officials from the Trump administration. Representing more than 600 contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers across the state, Louisiana AGC leaders highlighted both the economic opportunities and challenges facing Louisiana’s construction industry. The event offered a forum to share updates directly with lawmakers and agency officials about how federal policies and regulations impact local businesses and the communities they serve.
The program featured high-level briefings from federal officials, including Jay Payne, Chief Counsel at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Ryan A. Fisher, Acting Chief of Civil Works and Emergency Operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These discussions gave Louisiana contractors critical insight into evolving federal policies that shape infrastructure delivery nationwide.
In addition, several lawmakers and congressional offices participated in the event, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Rep. Julia Letlow, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and staff from the offices of Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Cleo Fields. Their engagement demonstrated the strong interest among Louisiana’s elected officials in supporting and partnering with contractors to drive economic development in the state.
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