On behalf of the Work Zone Safety Coalition, representing contractors, engineers and safety providers united by an urgent mission to protect roadway workers and the traveling public, we write to voice our strong support for the critical work zone safety policies included in the BUILD America 250 Act. For too long, work zones have been among the most dangerous places on America's roads. On average, a work zone crash occurs in America about every five minutes, according to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, I write to thank you for introducing the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act and to commend the Committee for its work on this critical legislation. NSSGA represents the producers and suppliers of crushed stone, sand and gravel: the essential construction materials that form the literal foundation of every highway, bridge, and transit project in America.

The American Cement Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, which collectively represent construction materials that are essential to building surface transportation projects across the country, endorse the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act. We encourage all members to vote yes and pass this critical legislation out of Committee.

The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), comprised of 34 trade organizations and labor unions, expresses strong opposition to proposals under discussion to suspend the federal gas tax. Such plans would have limited, if any, impact on consumer prices, and risk driving up costs on projects designed to improve every community across the country. The federal gas tax is the foundation of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which supports the nation's transportation improvements.

The undersigned organizations write to express our strong support for preserving the longstanding, state-administered, federally supported, formula-based federal transportation program that has efficiently delivered safety and mobility projects and programs. Currently, state departments of transportation (state DOTs) direct about 85 percent of federal highway formula dollars, with local governments directing 15 percent of the formula dollars.

The American Cement Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association are writing to share the perspective of the industries producing the construction materials used to build surface transportation projects. We would like to provide our perspectives on the market-driven innovations occurring in the construction materials space and how these innovations can be advanced through surface transportation reauthorization.

Modern, safe, and efficient infrastructure is the backbone of American commerce and daily life. Recent investment in the nation’s roads, bridges, and public transit systems has enabled safety enhancements and mobility improvements across the country. While progress has been made, much work remains.  The undersigned organizations are united in commitment to work with Congress and the Trump administration to build on this progress and enact a new surface transportation law before the Sept. 30, 2026, deadline.  

On behalf of the over 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for key industry policy priorities in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. As you begin working with Congress on this critical legislation, we urge you to consider these initiatives and the positive impacts they will have on the aggregates industry, our nation’s infrastructure and the American economy when enacted into law.  

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.

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).