NSSGA and Coalition Partners

Construction Materials Industry Letter to U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Streamlining 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 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.

Coalition Letter to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on on Bryan Bedford's Nomination as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

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.

Coalition Letter to Senate Leadership on Wayne Palmer's Nomination as Assistant Secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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.

Coalition Letter to Senate Finance Committee on a User Fee on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in the Senate's 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).

Coalition Letter to Senate Leadership on EV and Hybrid Vehicle User Fees in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

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.

Coalition Letter to Senate HELP Committee Supporting Wayne Palmer's Nomination to Serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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.

Coalition Letter to EPA Office of Water on Proposed Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

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.

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.

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