Infrastructure Package Benefits U.S. Metalcasters, Includes Historic Investments in Transportation and Water
A bipartisan infrastructure package supported by AFS was signed into law on Nov. 15 by President Biden.
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AFS Calls on Congress to Reject Tax Hikes on Main Street Businesses
The American Foundry Society is urging lawmakers to reject a plan from the Biden Administration to fund the Build Back Better initiative by burdening Main Street businesses.
Take Action on Crucial Supply Chain Problems, AFS Urges President
Solving the truck driver shortage would help to ease the nation’s supply chain challenges, and so the American Foundry Society has joined with more than 100 organizations calling on the Biden Administration to act on this crucial issue.
AFS to Lawmakers: Tax Hikes Will Hurt Manufacturers, Cost Jobs
AFS is warning federal lawmakers against rolling back pro-growth tax reforms, saying proposed tax hikes on businesses and families will stymie job growth and hurt American manufacturers.
OSHA sends vaccine ETS to White House office for review
OSHA has sent to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that will require employers with at least 100 employees to ensure their employees are vaccinated or that they submit a negative COVID test on a weekly basis.
Some U.S. Foundries Subject to Administration’s New Employee Vaccination Requirement
A new COVID-19 vaccine requirement recently announced by President Joe Biden will affect some U.S. metalcasters.
AFS Commends Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package, Urges Quick House Passage
The Senate approved a sweeping $1 trillion infrastructure package after weeks of negotiations.
AFS Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Rebuild Our Nation’s Water Systems
The U.S. Senate recently approved the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, which would authorize the investment of more than $35 billion in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Biden Administration Pressing $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure and Climate Plan
The President on March 31 announced a $2.25 trillion, eight-year spending proposal. The “American Jobs Plan,” would fund transportation and water infrastructure, electric vehicles, technology research, climate R&D, electric grid modernization, workforce development, broadband internet, affordable housing, school improvements, and environmental justice initiatives.
AFS Supports New Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Buy-American Laws
Federal legislation aimed at closing loopholes that allow federal agencies to use waivers to get around Buy American preferences has the support of the American Foundry Society.