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One Week Left to Meet with Your Congressman – Don’t Wait!

Tell Him/Her to Finish Work on Highway & Transit Bill

The Senate completed action on a six-year transportation reauthorization bill before the August recess. The House has indicated that it will work on its version of a long-term highway & transit bill when members return to Washington after Labor Day. With one week left in the August recess, it is important that you and stress the importance of passing a long-term, fully funded transportation bill. 

Resources to help you schedule meetings can be found on the page.  Please follow up your meetings with an , reminding them to focus on passing a long-term highway & transit bill after the August recess. Encourage your employees & colleagues to send an email as well.

As part of our efforts to urge Congress to pass the bill, 51 of America has developed a of contractors and construction workers calling on Congress to “stop kicking the can.”  To help spread the message, please also email this video to your members of Congress and share through social media.  It is important that all members of the House of Representatives hear from their constituents about the need to complete action on a six-year bill.

For more information, talking points and additional social media materials, please visit or contact Brynn Huneke at brynn.huneke@agc.org or (703) 837-5376. 

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