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Biden Rule Weaponizes IRS to Steer Clean Energy Construction Projects to Union Donors

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service final rule released for public inspection June 18, which requires private developers to follow onerous project labor agreement, prevailing wage and apprenticeship policies when building clean energy projects funded by more than $270 billion in tax credits via the ABC-opposed Inflation Reduction Act. “If…

Association Sues to Block Biden Administration’s Unlawful Effort to Mandate Project Labor Agreements for Major Federal Construction Projects

by Associated General Contractors on

The Associated General Contractors of America and its Louisiana AGC chapter filed suit today in federal court to block the Biden Administration’s unlawful effort to mandate project labor agreements for major federal construction projects. Association officials noted that President Biden lacks the legal and constitutional authority to impose such sweeping labor policies that undermine current labor…

President Biden’s Pro-PLA Executive Order Will Increase Costs to Taxpayers and Exacerbate Skilled Labor Shortage, Says ABC

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Associated Builders and Contractors today blasted President Biden’s executive order that encourages the use of controversial project labor agreement mandates on federal construction projects that are funded by taxpayers. “President Biden’s new policy will not help America ‘Build Back Better;’ instead, it will exacerbate the construction industry’s skilled workforce shortage, needlessly increase construction costs and reduce opportunities for local…

House Committee Approves ABC-supported Bill to Increase Competition, Lower Costs on Federal Construction Contracts

by Associated Builders & Contractors on

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today applauded the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s favorable reporting of the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R. 1552) out of committee. The bill, introduced by Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) and passed by voice vote, will boost competition on government construction projects and reduce building costs to taxpayers…