ARTBA

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits. Commented on beneficial reuse of coal combustion residuals in construction products.

CIV · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action.

TRA · Transportation

Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026 including the BUILD America 250 Act. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Urged OSHA development of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions. Commented on OSHA proposal to remove medical evaluation requirements for certain types of respirators.

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process and enhance project delivery. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2027 appropriations.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 536

NAT · Natural Resources

Support for Great American Outdoors Act. Support H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025. Commented on ESA regulatory reforms.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1897