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THE VOICE OF THE MERIT SHOP

ABC is the voice of the merit shop on Capitol Hill! Sending letters to Congress allows ABC to publicly advocate for the views and interests of our more than 23,000 members. By corresponding with U.S. House of Representatives and Senate members, ABC promotes fair and open competition in the construction industry and fights to protect merit shop contractors around the country.

ABC Calls on HHS to Consider Employment-Sponsored Health Coverage Priorities

On May 15, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services” with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Ahead of the hearing, ABC sent a letter to the committee outlining key principles and priorities that will allow employer-sponsored coverage to thrive. Specifically, ABC highlighted federal tax exclusions and the need for compliance relief for employers that are critical to the sustainability of employer-sponsored coverage.