Gas tax holiday gains traction with Republican support; ASCE voices opposition
May 13, 2026
Gas Tax Holiday Gains Momentum in Washington The White House and some Republican lawmakers recently added momentum to a legislative proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, providing drivers with a temporary federal gas tax holiday. ASCE is urging Congress to reject the idea, warning that a suspension would weaken Highway Trust Fund revenue, threaten......
Arizona’s Infrastructure Earns a ‘C’: Growth Creates New Demands on the State’s Infrastructure
August 14, 2026
The Arizona Section of ASCE released the 2026 Report Card for Arizona’s Infrastructure on August 11 at the Historic Senate Chambers at the Arizona State Capitol, assigning the state an overall grade of ‘C’. The grade is unchanged from Arizona’s 2020 report card and matches the national grade in ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s......
Register Today: Making the Grade Transit Webinar on September 10
August 03, 2026
Join transit and infrastructure experts on September 10th from 3 – 4:30pm ET as ASCE and GCW Engineering explore emerging issues and critical solutions in transit infrastructure. The event, Making the Grade: Transit, follows the release of ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, and will examine how transit infrastructure is performing across key criteria......
Register today: Join ASCE for Climate Week forum on resilient infrastructure
July 30, 2026
ASCE Resilience Forum Event Details ASCE Resilience Forum Thursday, September 24th 12:15 – 4:00pm ET Resilient Infrastructure Discussion During Climate Week Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on September 24th to hear insightful discussion on how resilience is shaping infrastructure both today and in the future. ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure......
Massachusetts’ Infrastructure Earns a D+: A Call to Build for the Future
July 23, 2026
Massachusetts Infrastructure Faces Aging Systems and Growing Demands Massachusetts is known for its world-class universities, vibrant economy, and historic communities. But beneath the surface of the Commonwealth’s success lies a challenge that affects every resident, business, and visitor: aging infrastructure. Today, the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) released the inaugural 2026 Report Card......
Register Now! Upcoming Webinar to Spotlight America’s Dams and Levees
July 16, 2026
America’s dams and levees play a critical role in protecting communities, supporting water management, and strengthening economies. On August 26 at 2 p.m. ET, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will host an upcoming webinar, Making the Grade: Dams/Levees, bringing together leading engineers and infrastructure experts to discuss both challenges and solutions sustaining these......
Congress Advances WRDA 2026 Water Infrastructure Bills
July 16, 2026
House Committee Advances WRDA 2026 Legislation This week, Congress moved another step closer to passing its biennial water resources infrastructure legislation on time for the seventh consecutive cycle. On Tuesday July 14, the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee unanimously approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. The committee had originally......
Built to Adapt: The Civil Engineers Shaping America’s Past and Future
July 09, 2026
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released a new video, “Built to Adapt: The Civil Engineers Shaping America’s Past and Future,” as part of the USA TODAY America250 series commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The film explores the vital role civil engineers have played in building and maintaining the infrastructure systems that power......
Flowing Forward: How Water Infrastructure Shaped Modern America
July 01, 2026
In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, ASCE has launched an interactive StoryMap highlighting the transformative role of water and wastewater infrastructure in advancing public health, driving economic growth, and enabling urban development. Through compelling historical examples, the StoryMap illustrates how civil engineering innovations helped reduce disease, improve quality of life, and support the......
House introduces WRDA 2026; markup delayed by floor fights
July 01, 2026
House Introduces WRDA 2026 Bill On June 26th, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee introduced H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Introduction of the House’s WRDA bill marks the culmination of a process that started in the fall of 2025 with the committee’s first WRDA hearing. This year’s WRDA bill authorizes......
Conversation: Effective Asset Management and Infrastructure
June 30, 2026
Public infrastructure decisions don’t end when a project is complete—they only begin a new phase of responsibility. Ensuring that infrastructure assets remain safe, reliable, and cost-effective over their full life cycle requires thoughtful planning, robust data, and disciplined management. To explore these critical challenges and opportunities, ASCE and Siemens collaborated for a closer look......
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