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 Updated Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). NSSGA is a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition and incorporates its comments by reference. NSSGA commends the Agencies on this proposal.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President and CEO Michele Stanley issued the following statement after the Senate introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S.5653). NSSGA also sent a letter of support to the Senate Environment and Public Works and the Energy & Natural Resources Committees.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, I write in strong support of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act and urge the Senate to pass it promptly. NSSGA represents the producers of crushed stone, sand and gravel – the materials that form the foundation of America’s roads, bridges, housing, water systems and energy infrastructure. Our members produce more than 90 percent of the crushed stone and 70 percent of the sand and gravel used in the United States and employ more than 100,000 workers.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, we urge the Senate to promptly pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. The extension of surface transportation authorizations included within this measure would sustain critical infrastructure investments and keep construction projects moving by continuing current authorization levels through December 11, 2026. NSSGA members produce the crushed stone, sand and gravel that form the literal foundation of America’s roads, bridges, airports and public works.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Request for Information (RFI) on the future of transportation data, statistics and analytical tools. NSSGA represents the producers of crushed stone, sand and gravel — the aggregates that form the literal foundation of the nation’s roads, bridges, airports and buildings. Aggregates are the largest freight commodity in the United States by weight.

On behalf of the nearly 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, I am writing to express our strong support for the nomination of the Honorable Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor. As your committee prepares to conduct his confirmation hearing, we urge you to advance his nomination and support his confirmation on the Senate floor.

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 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Aggregates—including crushed stone, sand and gravel—are the foundational materials used to construct and maintain locks and dams, navigation channels, levees, coastal resilience projects, water control structures and other critical infrastructure authorized through WRDA legislation.

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 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Aggregates—including crushed stone, sand and gravel—are the foundational materials used to construct and maintain locks and dams, navigation channels, levees, coastal resilience projects, water control structures and other critical infrastructure authorized through WRDA legislation.

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 National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Request for Comments in Docket No. USTR-2026-0067 regarding Section 301 investigations into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.