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......
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......
Register Now! Upcoming Webinar on Effective Asset Management and Infrastructure
June 30, 2026
Thursday, July 30 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, join ASCE and Siemens for......
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June 25, 2026
By: Sarah Simons, Senior Technical Writer, CDM Smith Water security is emerging as one of this century’s defining challenges. Drought, industrial demands, climate variability, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminants are just a few of the pressures straining freshwater resources. Expanding supply alone is no longer sufficient. Future water security depends on making systems smarter, more......
Digital Twins for Government: Powered by GIS, Accelerated by AI
June 16, 2026
By: Linda Foster, PLS, GISP and Richard Leadbeater There’s a lot of buzz out there right now around digital twins, an idea that has been around for some time now. And sometimes, there are more questions than answers. Perhaps because they’re too often disconnected, static digital representations are broadly labeled as digital twins and fall......
OMB Proposed Rule Could Reshape Federal Grants
June 11, 2026
What the Proposed Rule Would Change The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and more than 40 federal agencies published a proposed rule on May 29, 2026, that would fundamentally restructure the terms under which federal awards are managed. If enacted, the proposed rule would shift the current OMB guidance on grants from a framework......
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