Letters to Washington

Letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Supporting Dr. Ned Mamula's Appointment as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for Dr. Ned Mamula's appointment as the new Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Dr. Mamula brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of America's mineral resources to this important role. His decades of service across government and academia have demonstrated a strong commitment to sound science, public service and the responsible stewardship of our nation’s geological assets.

Letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chair on the Budget Reconciliation Tax Package

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our gratitude for introducing the budget reconciliation tax package. We believe that a Revenue Code that incentivizes investments in infrastructure development and empowers families and businesses operating quarries to generate and sustain well-compensated jobs is essential for a thriving and enduring economy. NSSGA supports building upon the positive outcomes of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by investing in policies that foster growth, support workers and benefit small businesses.

NSSGA and State Associations Letter to Congress on Protecting Tax Exemption Status for Associations

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our partner associations, which represent the aggregates industry in their respective states, we ask to continue protecting the tax exemptions for associations and other charitable organizations that have been in place since Congress first enacted the income tax over 100 years ago. We appreciate the need to identify pay-fors and offsets to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). The associations signed below strongly supported the TCJA and would like to see an extension passed.

Coalition Letter to House T&I Committee on Implementing a Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to Raise Revenues for the Highway Trust Fund

Investing in our nation’s critical surface transportation network provides the American people and businesses the opportunity to thrive. In 2022, our nation’s road and bridge network facilitated the movement of over 19 billion pounds of freight worth an estimated $18 trillion – 72% of our nation’s cargo. In addition to freight, our highway system paves the way for people to move efficiently and effectively to school, sports, work and travel.

House T&I Coalition Letter on EV Fees

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).

Transportation Construction Coalition Letter to House T&I Committee on User Fees in Upcoming Reconciliation Measure

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).

NSSGA Comments to EPA on the WOTUS Notice: Request for Recommendations; EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0093

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is pleased to provide comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) (the agencies) on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Recommendations. NSSGA is a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition and incorporates their comments by reference. NSSGA supports the agencies in working towards a durable rule based on the unanimous Sackett opinion by the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS).

Waters Advocacy Coalition Letter to EPA on the WOTUS Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Recommendations, EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0093

The Waters Advocacy Coalition (“WAC”) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following recommendations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) (collectively, “Agencies”) on defining “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”), consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation of the scope of Clean Water Act (the “Act” or “CWA”) jurisdiction.

Coalition Letter Opposing Any Effort to Increase Income Tax Rates, Including Recent Proposals to Raise the Top Individual Rate to 40 Percent

As long-time Main Street champions, we encourage you to stand strong and oppose any effort to increase income tax rates, including recent proposals to raise the top individual rate to 40 percent. This idea is presented as a modest adjustment affecting only the wealthiest Americans, but it would disproportionately harm hundreds of thousands of pass-through businesses organized as S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

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