ASAToday for November 21st, 2024

Upcoming ASA Webinar: “Understanding the Ins and Outs of Medical Leave of Absences” Join us on Tuesday, April 18th at Noon Eastern for the upcoming webinar, “Understanding the Ins and Outs of…

This Week in Congress The Senate considered legislation that would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq and the House voted on an energy bill,…

Debt Limit Update House Republicans have sent mixed messages about the debt-limit and other budgetary measures, making it unclear what comes next in negotiations with President Biden. Budget Chair Arrington said Republicans…

Banker’s Pay President Biden’s call for legislation that would allow regulators to claw back executive bonuses and stock sale proceeds stemming from the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse has found a receptive…

COVID-19 Funding to Localities The National League of Cities issued a report Monday that said $65.1 billion in direct federal aid to cities, towns, and villages through last year’s pandemic relief law…

This Week in Congress The Senate voted on legislation to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, along with nomination votes.  As highlighted last week, the Senate’s voting agenda…

ASA Supports Sen. Thune (R-SD)’s Death Tax Repeal Act ASA supports the reintroduction of Sen. Thune (R-SD)’s the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023, which would permanently repeal the federal estate tax. …

ASA’s Michael Oscar Named Chair of Small Business Legislative Council March 22, 2023 Michael Oscar, Government Regulations Director at the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), has been elected as Chair of the Small…

The Construction Industry Needs Workers Per the November 22, 2022, Construction Drive, “the construction industry needs workers, and the current supply is not measuring up to demand. Older workers in the skilled…