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AGC has always been proactive in our engagement with all branches of government on behalf of the construction industry. You might recall that we recently reported on: Recently the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy came to the AGC Townhouse to discuss the construction industry’s deregulatory priorities. The Office of Advocacy is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. They work to ensure that small business views are heard during the regulatory process and that small business stakeholders have the tools they need to advance the small business economy. They also provide resources for small businesses who…
In a win for AGC and construction companies, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) on March 21st that removes the requirement for U.S. companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In the IFR the Trump administration revised the definition of “reporting company” to mean only entities formed under the law of a foreign country and operating in the U.S., essentially exempting all businesses created in the U.S. from these reporting requirements. The BOI rule, originally was set to require companies to report detailed ownership information to FinCEN,…
On March 27, former Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY) appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). During his testimony, Molinaro emphasized a commitment to enhancing transportation safety, modernizing infrastructure, and spur economic development. Molinaro highlighted the need to address transit reliability concerns and stressed the importance of innovation, technology, and streamlining the permitting process to make it happen. Throughout Molinaro’s public service, his focus on individuals with disabilities has been at the forefront. It was the same during his hearing, where he testified that he is…
Construction employment increased in 189, or 53 percent, of 360 metro areas between January 2024 and January 2025, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the employment figures, while still mostly positive, have slowed recently and likely reflect uncertainty about the impact of the Trump administration’s trade and labor policies. “Construction activity has slowed in the past year but remains positive in a majority of metro areas,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But the prospect of higher costs and shrinking export markets due to tariffs, along…
Read how AGC has halted the expansion of labor requirements and pushed back against vague environmental rules that exposed contractors to costly penalties and litigation. Our latest AGC Advocacy Wins handout highlights six major court and regulatory victories, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s commitment to revise the waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, the halt of Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) enforcement, the rescission of FHWA’s greenhouse gas performance measure rule, and a temporary block of the AGC-challenged provisions of DOL’s Davis-Bacon Act expansion rule. From compelling federal agencies to remove their requirement to use project labor agreements in…
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AGC recently joined the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) in a letter to the Trump administration urging them to abandon their defense of the Biden-era overtime final rule in court. The U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Texas and Northern District of Texas issued separate rulings in late 2024 invalidating the entirety of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule to “Define and Delimit the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” One additional lawsuit regarding the 2024 final rule is currently pending in another federal district court, and the DOJ has…
AGC recently joined the H-2B Workforce Coalition in a letter to the Trump administration urging their release of supplemental H-2B visas as the beginning of the second half cap season on April 1 approaches. Based on publicly available data and traditional processing times, it appears that sometime last week that the FY2025 H-2B second half cap was met. The demand far exceeds the 66,000 statutory cap which means that seasonal employers who have spring and summer dates of need are capped out absent cap relief. The H-2B visa program permits eligible employers to hire noncitizens to perform temporary nonagricultural labor…
In this episode, we are exploring the 2025 Construction Safety Week theme—All In Together—with insights from this year’s co-chairs. This theme underscores the industry’s shared commitment to safety, emphasizing that when every worker, company, and partner is fully engaged, job sites become safer for everyone. We’ll chat about the initiatives shaping this year’s campaign, strategies for fostering a culture of safety, and how companies can take an active role in promoting teamwork and accountability on the job. Be sure to listen in and start preparing for Construction Safety Week 2025—because safety is a collective effort, and we’re All In Together!…
In a legal win for the construction industry, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 4 that contractors who comply with their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permits are shielded from unjust enforcement actions. AGC of America played a key role in this case, submitting an amicus brief that was cited in the Court’s decision. This ruling reinforces long-standing industry efforts to ensure fair and practical environmental regulations. Learn more: