Washington Report

Due to the holidays and pending Congressional recess, the APWA Washington Report will be on hiatus and next published Jan. 8. Follow us on X and LinkedIn for updates. Best…

Biden Administration Releases Updated Fact Sheets on IIJA The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) recently turned 2-years old and to share federal investments to date, the Biden Administration released…

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Washington Report will be published next on Nov. 27. APWA Government Affairs wishes you and yours a safe and wonderful holiday.  Current Funding CR…

CRSW Nov. 13 to 17—Register for Kickoff Webinar Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is recognized this year Nov. 13 to 17; A kickoff webinar is scheduled for 2:00 pm ET…

House Elects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After three candidates fell short, House Republicans united around Louisiana U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, who previously served as vice chair of the House…

National First Responder Day This Week National First Responder Day is Oct. 28 and it’s an important day for APWA first responders; U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution…

Both Chambers back in Session this Week The U.S. House and the U.S. Senate return to business this week, with the election of a new Speaker of the House topping…

Federal Government Funded to Nov. 17 Over the weekend, Congress passed, and the President signed H.R.5860, the Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; The continuing…

APWA Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Resource page 118th Congress Public Policy Priorities APWA Washington Report Contact Congress “What is Public Works?” Tell Your Story Public Works Research  InfoNow…

(All times ET) June 13 at 10 a.m., the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Emergency Management & Technology will hold a hearing on President Biden’s FY ‘24 Federal Emergency…