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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 Pushes Back Against Administrative Actions in IIJA

On Dec. 13, ABC submitted comments to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as they conduct oversight on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

ABC’s letter to the Highways and Transit Subcommittee criticized the modal administrators for their deviations from the bipartisan agreement reached during the IIJA's negotiation, and efforts to incorporate partisan language rejected by the House and Senate that would hinder the success of the IIJA. ABC has previously expressed concerns about these administrative actions, including the DOT’s efforts to impose unlawful and overly burdensome policies and restrictive labor requirements on key federal infrastructure funds and projects.