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ACEC Supports the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

On April 28, ACEC wrote to the U.S. Department of State in support of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The MCC provides critical funding for global infrastructure projects. Why it matters: America’s…

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Tariffs and the AEC Industry: Navigating Economic Shifts and Engineering Challenges

Engineering Inc. magazine – Market Intel column Liberation Day or trade war? President Trump proclaimed April 2, 2025, to be “Liberation Day,” calling it our nation’s “declaration of economic independence.” The…

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House Passes CR; Senate Vote Expected

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to maintain 2024 federal funding levels through the rest of Fiscal Year 2025 by a vote of 217-213. The legislation would avert…

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The Tax Policy Imperative

Engineering Inc. magazine With critical tax provisions scheduled to expire after 2025, ACEC is fighting for a favorable outcome for engineering firms. At the end of 2025, the entire individual…

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Regulatory Shifts and Industry Impact: Navigating Policy Changes on Infrastructure and DEI

First the good news.  We were encouraged to see Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary earlier today by the Senate, and we look forward to working with him. Now the…

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DEI Programs and Executive Orders

Over recent days, the new Trump Administration has issued several Executive Orders addressing DEI programs that we want to summarize should you have any questions.   In 2020, the Trump…

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Stay with ACEC for Inaugural News

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a packed four-day schedule of inaugural events across the DC region as the nation officially welcomes the 47th President of the United States, Donald J.…

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House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Sees Influx of New Members

A new cohort of members is joining the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee for the 119th Congress. Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) has welcomed 12 new Republican members to the committee,…

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Senate Leaders Finalize Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress

Senate Republican Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have announced committee assignments for the new Congress, including appointments for newly elected members. On the Finance Committee,…

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Top 10 Engineering Inc. Articles of 2024

Check out the Top 10 Engineering Inc. Articles of 2024 How the Engineering Workplace is Evolving | Issue Four-2023 | Read article here The AI Revolution | Issue Two-2024 |…

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