House Committee to Unveil 5-Year Transportation Bill Next Week:
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL) will introduce a five-year, $260 billion long-term surface transportation bill early next week, maintaining current funding levels for highways and transit programs. Click Here for entire story.

House Clears FAA Extension as Long-Term Deal Nears:
As the House passed legislation this week to continue funding for airport construction, congressional leaders reached agreement on union elections, which had been a major obstacle to passing a multi-year program. Click Here for entire story.

FAPA Committee Calls for Increased Outsourcing during Hill Meetings:
ACEC's Federal Agencies and Procurement Advocacy Committee (FAPA) urged for more controls on insourcing and on competition by federal agencies during a series of meetings last week with House and Senate committees on government oversight, small business, and energy and water appropriations. Click Here for entire story.

Record ACEC/PAC Fundraising Adds to Council's Political Clout:
Thirty Member Organizations met or exceeded their annual PAC fundraising goals in 2011, propelling ACEC/PAC to a record $710,000 for the year. Click Here for entire story.