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Return of the Quorum: New NLRB Confirmations Secure Quorum and General Counsel

by Vance Walter | Feb 10, 2026
Washington Update | ABCs | Department | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations

A new era is emerging for the National Labor Relations Board following a recently approved en bloc nominations package from the U.S. Senate.

Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025

by ABC | Jan 30, 2026
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

Construction materials prices increased 2.8% last year, with natural gas up a whopping 34.8%.

House Passes ABC-Supported Permitting Reform Legislation

by ABC | Dec 19, 2025
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ABC supported two permitting reform bills, which just passed a vote in the U.S. House.

Court Decision Removes PLA Mandate From Federal Construction Project

by ABC | Dec 19, 2025
Legal and Regulatory | Law | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims favored a challenge to a Biden-era PLA policy.
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Congress Returns to Washington as Lawmakers Struggle to Find a Path Forward

by Chris Vaughan | Dec 10, 2025
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations | Washington Update

After 43 days of a government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—Congress has finally returned to Washington, D.C., just in time for the holidays.

ABC Welcomes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Clarify ‘Waters of the United States’

by ABC | Nov 20, 2025
Legal and Regulatory | Law | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

The Trump admin proposed a rule to clarify the Clean Water's Act definition of WOTUS.

Government Shutdown Day Nine: What Contractors Need to Know

by ABC | Oct 10, 2025
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

An excerpt from ABC's Beltway Blueprint let's contractors know where they stand amidst the ongoing government shutdown.

ABC Urges Senate to Pass a Clean CR to End Shutdown

by ABC | Oct 6, 2025
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

As the government remains shut down, ABC calls on the Senate to pass a continuing resolution.
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