NSSGA's Government and Regulatory Affairs staff provided an update on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. Staff also gave updates in the areas of health and safety, environmental and engineering and technical. Staff also encouraged members to reach out for assistance planning quarry tours and facility visits for members of Congress.   

Government affairs staff from NSSGA, NRMCA and NAPA break down how to access your schedule, meet your team, prepare for meetings, and move through Capitol Hill. We also provided the latest state of play on what is happening on Capitol Hill and an overview of our hill day talking points and how to be a great advocate for your business. Our teams were on hand to discuss any questions or concerns you may have before you depart for Washington!

In June, the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced the launch of its new MSHA Information Hub to help miners, operators, contractors and other stakeholders quickly find answers to their most frequently asked questions. In this webinar, MSHA shared the features of the new resource and invite questions and feedback.

NSSGA and our Annual Partner, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. held an informative webinar that included recent proposed and final rules by Fish & Wildlife Service on Endangered Species Act implementation, including an update on newly listed bat species and changes to surveying for them and other areas of concern including habitat use.

This webinar brought together sustainability experts to discuss the fundamentals of Product Category Rules (PCRs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and how they impact the aggregates and construction industry. Presentations featured experts in Life Cycle Assessments and EPDs from various organizations with experience and perspective in the aggregates industry. Following the presentation, the Sustainability Working Group conducted a short meeting to discuss plans, activities and materials for the rest of 2025.

Join NSSGA for our ROCKPAC Day of Participation webinar. In this webinar, we were joined by Jim Ellis, BIPAC's senior political analyst and a 35-year veteran of politics at the state and national levels. Ellis provided insight into the upcoming elections and what they mean for the future. We also heard from NSSGA's Senior Director, Political Advocacy Laura Henry and Executive Vice President & Chief Advocacy Officer Michele Stanley. 

This webinar provides everything attendees need to know to feel prepared for the NSSGA 2026 Annual Convention. Topics include an overview of the event and what to expect, including the location, maps and the different types of events taking place throughout the week, such as committee meetings, general sessions with featured speakers and receptions. This webinar also covers how to navigate the schedule using the website, pocket guide and mobile app, so you know exactly where to find key sessions and updates.

Chevron USA, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. is one of the most important judicial decisions of the modern era, requiring federal courts to accept agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This term, the Supreme Court heard a pair of cases in which the court decided to overrule the Chevron doctrine. The Court will also decide other cases likely to impact agency authority, including SEC v. Jarkesy and Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

In this policy briefing webinar, we were joined by Jeff Bishop, Chief of Staff for Rep. Jefferson Shreve (IN). Bishop provided an update on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s work regarding surface transportation reauthorization, as well as other key legislation working its way through Congress.

In this webinar, members of the Government & Regulatory Affairs team reviewed the recently passed FAA reauthorization and its implications for our industry, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and how the bill impacts water resources and infrastructure, the current status and future prospects of the Highway Transportation Fund (HTF) and regulatory changes in the silica and AERR Rule.