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What the 117th Congress Means for Construction

by Brad Mannion, Shreya Kanal | Jan 31, 2021
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

Following several contentious U.S. House election results and two key U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia, the federal congressional elections have been decided, and the 117thCongress has begun its legislative session. As the new administration [...]

In 2020, Voters Are Still Divided

Although Democrats’ top priority in the 2020 elections has been achieved with President-Elect Biden’s win of the White House, “the most important election of our lifetime” was otherwise a successful night for Republicans. Conducted amid [...]

Where the Senate Stands

by Jim Ellis | Oct 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The significant Senate primaries have now concluded, and they went out with a bang. The campaigns continue to evolve, moving through the late primaries, and it is becoming clear that Republicans are establishing a political [...]

Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID Relief

by Peter Comstock | Sep 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

As the COVID-19 health and economic crisis continues to impact businesses and communities throughout the country, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were unable to come to an agreement on a wide ranging deal meant to [...]

Competing Infrastructure Legislation Depends on Lawmakers

by Vance Walter | Jul 31, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

As both chambers of the legislative branch line up the details of their respective infrastructure proposals, one noticeable omission is how to pay for these prospective bills. As if passing a large spending bill through [...]

Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape

by Vance Walter | Jun 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

With the exit of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, one would think that the two familiar names left on the ballot at the top of the ticket would not create [...]

Congress Seeks to Support Businesses Through Pandemic

by Peter Comstock | May 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted communities, the health care system and the economy. For the construction industry, the crisis has forced work stoppages, delayed projects and caused lost jobs throughout the country. While many [...]

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

by Construction Executive | Mar 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 2474/S. 1306) headed for approval in the House of Representatives in February. The bill, known as the PRO Act, is rife with policies that impose radical changes [...]

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What the 117th Congress Means for Construction

In 2020, Voters Are Still Divided

Where the Senate Stands

Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID Relief

Competing Infrastructure Legislation Depends on Lawmakers

Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape

Congress Seeks to Support Businesses Through Pandemic

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

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