On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. NSSGA encourages the Senate to pass this package in a timely manner. These policies will ultimately strengthen the aggregates industry and the American economy. NSSGA proudly represents over 500 members consisting of aggregates producers and the manufacturers of equipment and services that support the construction industry. Together, our members form the backbone of the U.S.

On behalf of the American Cement Association (ACA), National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), and our member companies that supply critical construction materials for roads, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture, we write to express our strong support for the legislative package introduced by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on June 12, 2025, to streamline Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.

On behalf of the American Cement Association (ACA), National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), and our member companies that supply critical construction materials for airport infrastructure, we write to express our strong support for the nomination of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation prepares to vote on his confirmation, we urge you to advance Mr.

On behalf of the American Cement Association (ACA), the American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA), the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the National Mining Association (NMA), the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), and the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA), we urge the Senate to quickly advance the nomination of Wayne Palmer (PN25-38 and Senate Executive Calendar No. 168) as Assistant Secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the U.S. Department of Labor without delay. Mr.

Thank you for the opportunity for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) to comment on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed rule to reinstate procedures and policy applicable to all guidance documents in all Operating Administrations at 49 CFR part 5, subpart C.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for Adam Telle to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Mr. Telle knows firsthand how the work of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will impact the lives of people in the United States and worldwide. His decades of public service have demonstrated a strong commitment to the safety, security and prosperity of the many Americans who benefit from the ports, waterways and flood control infrastructure maintained by the Corps across our nation.

Investing in the nation’s infrastructure provides far-reaching economic benefits. Recent congressional support for roads, bridges and public transportation systems has helped deliver much-needed projects to every congressional district across the country. These improvements have enhanced safety, mobility and efficiency nationwide. These outcomes are made possible by the continuity and predictability of funding supported by a healthy Highway Trust Fund (HTF).

The undersigning construction trade groups appreciate Congress’s work on tax reform via the Budget Reconciliation process, and endorses the One, Big, Beautiful Bill that the House passed last week. While there are many tax reforms outlined in the bill, the highway construction industry would like to share insights on policy that support our industry’s growth and ensure viable longterm federal infrastructure investment.

We are writing to express our strong support for the nomination of Wayne Palmer to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Our members represent the backbone of the construction materials industry, which collectively employ thousands of workers and supply essential materials for America’s infrastructure. Ensuring the safety, health and well-being of our workforce is our highest priority, and we believe Mr. Palmer is exceptionally qualified to lead MSHA in advancing this shared goal.

The undersigned organizations urge that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw the December 13, 2024 proposed Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. We were pleased that the Agency extended the comment period to allow the regulated community further analysis of the docket but remain concerned regarding the overall approach.