ASAToday for March 6th, 2025

ASA Supports Sen. Risch (R-ID)’s Simplifying Subcontracting Act ASA supports the reintroduction of the Simplifying Subcontracting Act, a bill designed to reduce complexity in federal government contracting to assist more small businesses…

ASA Supports the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor & Taxpayer Protection Act ASA commends Sens. Kelly (D-AZ) and Cramer (R-ND) for introducing bipartisan legislation to improve project delivery and reduce risk of default on…

ASA Calls Upon Congress to Enact a Fee on Electric Vehicles Investing in the nation’s infrastructure provides far-reaching economic benefits. Recent congressional support for roads, bridges and public transportation systems has helped…

This Week in Congress This week both chambers of Congress were in session with the House voting on the HALT Fentanyl Act (H.R. 27), which would amend the Controlled Substances Act to…

Budget Reconciliation As previously reported, last week Republicans held their annual policy retreat.  In his appearance before the group on Monday, President Trump urged the conference “not to get stuck on the…

Tariffs? President Trump’s plans for tariffs against Mexico and Canada have been paused for 30 days. On Monday, President Trump had discussions with Mexican President Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, just…

Department of Transportation Memo Grants Marriage Preferences and High Birth Rates? A new Department of Transportation (DOT) memo directs the department to give grant preferences to “communities with marriage and birth rates…