AGC-Backed Bill Passes House
Federal
December 22, 2020
Measure’s Modest Amount of Funding for Infrastructure Projects and Clarification that PPP Loans May Not be Taxed Will Help Offset Some of the Challenges Facing the Construction Industry
The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release of compromise coronavirus relief legislation slated for House and Senate votes as early as today:
December 10, 2020
Other Construction Policy Provisions Pass
December 3, 2020
Discusses Challenges and Opportunities
November 19, 2020
Provided CMMC Overview for Defense Contractors
October 29, 2020
Impact on Construction Unclear
October 1, 2020
On September 22, President Trump issued an “Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” While the EO does not establish a blanket prohibition on diversity and inclusion (D&I) training of employees by government contractors, it does set forth restrictions on the content of such training. The U.S.
October 1, 2020
Regulatory Rule Published
October 1, 2020
Expected to Pass After the Election
September 24, 2020
While not ideal, enactment of a short-term continuing resolution (CR) will ensure federal agencies remain open and ongoing projects for direct federal contractors (e.g., those with contracts directly with the U.S. Army Corps, Navy, General Services Administration, etc.) remain uninterrupted through December 11. However, federal construction projects that need fiscal year 2021 funds to begin or start a new phase are prohibited from moving forward.
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