Government Advocacy

9% A/E Tax Deduction Click Here for a summary of the law. Click Here for interim guidance from the IRS. Fair Labor Standards Act Reform Click Here for a detailed summary of the ACEC-supported rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Latest News

• Convention Lobbying Produces Results: ACEC's "citizen lobbyists" secured additional supporters for the repeal of the onerous 3 percent withholding mandate… Click here for entire story.
• Fundraising For ACEC/PAC "Phenomenal"- Metro Washington Hits 2008 Goal: Newly appointed ACEC/PAC National Co-Chairs, Tom Ahneman from Ahneman Kirby, LLC in Connecticut and Jerry Stump of Wilbur Smith Associates in Tennessee, were impressed by the strong show of support for ACEC/PAC by ACEC members during the Convention… Click here for entire story.
• Costello Fundraiser Underscores Infrastructure Priorities: ACEC/PAC also hosted a very successful fundraising event for Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL). Costello chairs the Aviation Subcommittee in the House, and has been a key ally for the industry on numerous infrastructure initiatives… Click here for entire story.
• ACEC Launches 2008 Professional Liability Insurance Survey: The 2008 ACEC Professional Liability Insurance Survey of Member Firms for fiscal year 2007 is now being conducted online through Friday, May 16… Click here for entire story.

About ACEC Government Advocacy

ACEC promotes the business interests of the engineering industry to Congress, federal agencies and international organizations. The Council seeks passage of legislation and policies that create a favorable business climate in which the engineering industry can help America grow and improve the quality of life for its citizens. ACEC's government advocacy program is focused on four principal public policy objectives: enhanced infrastructure funding to keep pace with America's growth and aspirations; outsourcing of engineering services to harness private sector innovation, expertise, and cost-effectiveness; procurement reform to make sure that engineering services are procured on the basis of quality and value; and elimination of regulatory and tax barriers to the business of engineering.

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ACEC Action Alerts

• Action Alert — Urge Congress to include the Expansion of QBS & Uniform Contracting Rules in FAA Reauthorization Legislation

• Action Alert — Contact Congress Today to Repeal 3% Withholding Mandate

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