Senate Passes ACEC-Supported WRDA Legislation:
The Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA) on Wednesday, authorizing new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) water projects to address critical navigation, flood control, water supply, and hydropower needs. Click Here for entire story.

ACEC-Backed Waste Water Bill Introduced in the House, Increases SRF Funding, Includes QBS for SRF Projects:
Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY) has introduced the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013, which would extend the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program for waste water projects for five years and boost funding levels to $3 billion in the final year of the program. Click Here for entire story.

Member Action Needed to Support Senate Passage of WRDA:
The Senate has begun consideration of the five-year Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that authorizes new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) water projects to address critical navigation, flood control, water supply, and hydropower needs. Click Here for entire story.

Rep. Rothfus Focuses on Infrastructure Financing, Budget Challenges in Discussions at ACEC/National Headquarters:
U.S. Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA) discussed infrastructure financing, energy policy, government procurement, and other industry issues at the Council's Washington, DC headquarters this week. The meeting was co-hosted by Michael Baker Corp. and included representatives from Dewberry, Parsons Brinckerhoff, URS, and Weston Solutions. Click Here for entire story.

House Committee Poised to Pass ACEC-Backed Keystone XL Pipeline Bill:
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is expected to clear ACEC-supported legislation this week that would ease approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Click Here for entire story.

NBC's Chuck Todd: "Bridge to Nowhere Destroyed Infrastructure Politics":
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd told a packed ACEC Annual Convention audience last week that the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere" forever changed the politics of federal infrastructure funding. Click Here for entire story.

Record Convention Attendance Bolsters Council's Lobbying Efforts on Infrastructure, Water, Energy Policy:
More than 1,300 members participated in the ACEC 2013 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., April 21-24—the highest-ever Convention attendance. Click Here for entire story.

ACEC Testifies Before House Small Business Committee in Support of STEM Visas:
ACEC testified before the House Small Business Committee last week on the need for new federal policies to attract engineering professionals from around the world. Click Here for entire story.

ACEC/PAC Tops Record at ACEC Convention; Hosts Fundraiser for House T&I Chairman Shuster:
ACEC/PAC collected a record $163,000 during the ACEC Convention and co-hosted a fundraising event for House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA). Click Here for entire story.

Colvin Sees Shale Gas, Privatization as Big Boosts to Economy:
FORTUNE Senior Editor-at-Large Geoff Colvin gave an optimistic forecast for the economy and the engineering industry during the ACEC Convention's Opening Session. Click Here for entire story.

Middle East, North Africa Ambassadors Promote Regional Opportunities; Commerce Dept. Unveils Export Initiative:
ACEC and the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) co-hosted two events during the ACEC Convention to promote business opportunities for U.S. engineering firms in the Middle East and North Africa. Click Here for entire story.