Author: clara.kinney@agc.org
On June 22, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) joined representatives from AGC of America, AGC of Tennessee, and Brasfield & Gorrie for a tour of their Third Street Bridges project in Memphis, Tennessee. The project will help ensure safe and reliable movement through a key corridor in the Memphis region and replace bridges that are over 100 years old. During the visit, project leaders provided an overview of the work underway and discussed the project’s importance to local quality of life, commerce, and long-term infrastructure needs. The tour also provided an opportunity to discuss how certainty from last year’s tax bill…
On June 5, 2026, the House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 (NDAA 2027) out of committee by a vote of 44 to 12. On June 10, 2026, the Senate Armed Services Committee passed the Senate version of the bill by a vote of 18-9. The NDAA is one of the few bills Congress must pass every year and funds the United States military and Department of War construction projects for the upcoming fiscal year. AGC is engaged in the NDAA process in both the House and Senate and takes any attempt to add harmful…
On June 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), by a vote of 230-193. In a key vote letter sent to all 435 House offices, AGC of America expressed its opposition to the bill, citing concerns that it would significantly alter the collective bargaining process by shortening negotiation timelines and increasing the likelihood of government-imposed contracts through binding arbitration. While the House vote was disappointing, AGC will continue to advocate on this issue as the bill moves to the Senate. Members can support these efforts by participating in AGC’s legislative action alert…
On June 22, Congressman Dale Strong (R-Ala.) joined representatives from AGC of America and Alabama AGC for a project tour in Huntsville, Alabama, by Lee Builders providing an opportunity to discuss the importance of infrastructure investment and economic development in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions. The tour featured the $13.2 million Ditto Landing Event Center, which will serve as a new community gathering and event space along the Tennessee River, supporting tourism, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements in the region. The tour also provided an opportunity to discuss the ongoing surface transportation reauthorization process and the importance of providing…
AGC of America, AGC of Indiana, and the Indiana Constructor’s Inc. have come together to sign an amicus brief that will explain the benefits of associational standing to the Indiana Supreme Court. Beyond the benefit to the members, associational standing allows the court to benefit from the resources, experience, and expertise of the association. It also allows for a court to address disputes involving multiple members at the same time, promoting judicial economy. Associational standing is the doctrine that allows trade associations like AGC to represent their members in court. Without it, members would have to litigate on their own…
We need you to TAKE ACTION! Send a prewritten message to your members of Congress urging them to reject the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The Latest Members of Congress from both parties are advancing the so-called Faster Labor Contracts Act, a proposal that would dramatically reshape collective bargaining in the construction industry by speeding up negotiation timelines and increasing the likelihood of government-imposed contracts. This new legislation, if enacted, will: Under the bill, if negotiations stall, contractors could be forced into binding arbitration that imposes contact terms crafted by outside arbitrators rather than negotiated agreements between employers and unions. Why…
AGC of America has joined a coalition amicus brief in Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan, a case now before the U.S. Supreme Court that could significantly reshape how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applies to federal permitting. At issue is whether routine permitting steps, specifically, the submission or renewal of permits under existing regulatory programs, can be treated as a “final agency action” that triggers NEPA review. The case arises from an Air Force hazardous waste facility in Guam, where plaintiffs argued that the Air Force’s application for permit renewal constituted a final agency decision that…
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently considering Fiscal Year 2027 funding for Department of Homeland Security, including provisions impacting H-2B visas relied upon by some construction employers to meet workforce needs. As part of a broad coalition effort, AGC is urging lawmakers to support language that would provide relief from the H-2B statutory visa cap. The provision would allow employers that have successfully received H-2B labor certifications within the past five years to access those same visa positions in FY 2027 without the visas counting against the annual statutory cap. The current H-2B cap has consistently fallen short of…
Recent federal immigration enforcement changes have significantly increased compliance risks for construction employers. In March 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revised its Form I-9 inspection guidance, reclassifying many errors that were previously treated as technical into substantive violations. In many cases, employers no longer have an opportunity to correct these errors during an ICE I-9 audit. For contractors and subcontractors operating in high-turnover, multi-site environments, these changes materially increase exposure to audits, fines, and project disruption. This two-part webinar series provides practical, construction-focused guidance to help employers understand the new enforcement landscape and strengthen their I-9 and E-Verify…
The tariff landscape continues to evolve following new modifications from President Trump and a new report issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). On June 1, 2026, President Trump modified tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper imports to address national security concerns, encourage domestic investment, and strengthen U.S. production. The modification expands the categories of certain steel and aluminum derivative products that are subject to the temporarily reduced 15% duty. It also adds aluminum lithographic plates and steel racks to the list of covered derivative products. In addition, the threshold for imported products containing aluminum, steel,…