ASAToday for February 13, 2025

ASA Participates in NASBP’s Annual Meeting in Austin, TX In advance of his work on Capitol Hill this week, ASA Government Relations Director, Mike Oscar, spent Sunday and Monday with our partners,…

This Week in Congress This week, Congress debated legislation aimed at sanctioning Iran and funding legislation for Israel and Ukraine.  The Senate received articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.  Congress…

America’s Skilled Trades As reported by Axios on April 14th, “America’s skilled trades from plumbing to welding to construction need more workers as boomers retire.”  Enrollment in vocational programs and applications for…

Foreign Aid Supplemental House Majority Leader Scalise announced that the House would consider “legislation that supports Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable.” However, it is unclear what will be…

Mayorkas Impeachment The House transmitted impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. The delay last week was sparked by Senate Republicans to force the Senate to hold a…

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) By a vote of 273-147, the House passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Congress is facing an April 19th deadline to reauthorize the spying powers. After…