ASAToday for November 21st, 2024

ASA Podcast with the Surety & Fidelity Association of America ASA led a podcast with Dalton DeFendis, Director of Federal Affairs with The Surety & Fidelity Association of America, to discuss the…

Biden Administration Rescinds IRAPs On Friday, July 23, 2021, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs sent the U.S. Labor Department’s proposed rule to cancel industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAPs). Review…

Masks on the Hill On Wednesday, Brian Monahan, the capitol’s attending physician, sent a memo to House staff announcing “for all House Office Buildings, the Hall of the House, and House Committee…

CDC Revised Mask Recommendations In a reversal of guidance released just two months ago, the CDC announced that people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 ought to wear masks in public indoor settings in…

This Week in Congress The House voted to address visas for Afghan allies, “forever chemicals” in drinking water, and consumer protection authority for the Federal Trade Commission.  In the Senate, Senators voted…

ASA and AGC Submit DOD Comments on Past Performance of Subcontractors and Joint Venture Partners On Monday, July 19, 2021, ASA coauthored with the AGC that agree in part and disagrees in…

ASA Shares Suggestions and Proposals for the FY22 NDAA On Monday, July 19, 2021, ASA, along with construction industry trade and professional organizations representing tens of thousands of firms and individuals engaged…

  SLDF in Action in Oklahoma: ASA Files to Defend Subcontractor in Lien Waiver Case The American Subcontractors Association produced an application to file an amicus curiae brief in the Oklahoma Supreme…

Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Package On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Schumer held a preliminary floor vote (60 votes are required) to limit debate on whether to proceed to a legislative vehicle that…