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ARTBA: NEPA Reforms Won’t Be Realized Without Long-Term Transportation Funding Bill

ARTBA President & CEO Dave Bauer endorsed President Trump’s announcement about modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but Bauer added that Congress must pass a multi-year surface transportation investment bill to maximize benefits

According to the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), President Trump’s deregulation program is projected to boost household incomes by $3,100 annually in the coming years.

COVID-19 Causing Faster Depletion of the Highway Trust Fund

Prior to the pandemic, the Congressional Budget Office projected the Highway Trust Fund would run out of money in mid-2021. Now, with Americans driving less, the Highway Trust Fund will reach insolvency far sooner than first predicted.

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Where Does the Infrastructure Bill Stand Today?

UPDATED 9/22/2020: The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021

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AED President Issues Statement After House Passes INVEST in America Act

In order to urge the Senate to act, AED is providing a drafted letter package to send to your local Senators.

How Inaction on Funding for Infrastructure Trickles Down to Impact Workers

The Brookings Institute says that 1 out of every 10 jobs in America is related to infrastructure. What happens to those workers if we don't get the funding needed to keep projects going? We don't want to find out.

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Three Things the Asphalt Pavement Industry Needs to Watch in Congress

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

Our roads and highways are in desperate need of repair and the industry needs Congress to do something about it. Keep an eye on these thee things happening in Washington this summer.

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Summary Breaks Down 'Moving America Forward' Act

A 96-page summary of the Moving Forward Act breaks down the specific sector-by-sector infrastructure investments inside the INVEST in America Act surface transportation reauthorization bill

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[NEWS TRACKER] Will Infrastructure Funding Plans Pass Before FAST Act Expires?

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Democrats in the House of Representatives have introduced a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, and the White House has ordered the U.S. Transportation Department to devise a $1 trillion infrastructure funding bill.

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New Texas DOT Rule Allows for Concrete Automation

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Spec update enables GCP Applied Technologies' VERIFI in-transit concrete management system to provide breakthrough automation to TxDOT projects, advancing efficiency.

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20 Transportation Projects to Receive $906 Million in INFRA Grants

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced a $906 million investment to revitalize America’s infrastructure

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Highways Drive America Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness for Infrastructure Funding

The Highway Materials Group launched the initiative which will bring awareness to how investment in our nation’s surface transportation can drive economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

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AED President Says 'No More Excuses' on Infrastructure Investment

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

AED's Brian P. McGuire urges bipartisan action stating it is "long overdue for our leaders in Washington to provide substantial, long-term surface transportation investments."

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