ASAToday for July 17th, 2025

Youth Build Funding Announced The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of $99 million in YouthBuild Program grants that are intended to support the delivery of pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries. These grants provide academic support, occupational skills training and employment services to young people, ages 16 to 24, in communities where they face…

This Week in Congress This week, the House and Senate returned for a quick four-day work schedule and recessed on July 11th for the Republican convention in Milwaukee, then they will reconvene on July 22nd.  Additionally, the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees continued to consider FY25 spending bills. Tuesday was a big day for economic…

FASA’s Preparation Guide for 2024 Natural Disasters As Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Houston, TX, we remind all ASA members about the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association (FASA) preparation guide for natural disasters.  The guide cites statistics from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that 40% of businesses do not reopen following a natural disaster….

Senate Advances the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) On Monday, the Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Reed and Ranking Member Wicker filed S. 4638, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The bill authorizes $911.8 billion for military and national security programs at the Departments of Defense and Energy. The bill…