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......
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
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 Brightly Software for a closer look......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/how-ai-transforming-water-security/">How AI Is Transforming Water SecurityHow AI Is Transforming Water Security
June 25, 2026
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 efficient, and more resilient. Artificial intelligence (AI) is......
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......
Making the Grade: Solid Waste Infrastructure Webinar
June 03, 2026
Join solid waste and infrastructure experts on July 15th as ASCE and SCS Engineers explore emerging issues and critical solutions in solid waste infrastructure. The event, Making the Grade: Solid Waste, follows the release of ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, and will examine how solid waste infrastructure is performing across key criteria including......
ASCE Leads Infrastructure Week Engagement
May 28, 2026
From May 18 to 22, ASCE joined state, local, and national partners to advocate for critical needs in the nation’s infrastructure network. Infrastructure Week provides an opportunity to recognize the impact and importance of infrastructure to the nation’s quality of life, economy, and security. To promote public activities and outreach, ASCE developed an engagement toolkit......
House Advances BUILD America 250 Surface Transportation Bill
May 22, 2026
House Advances BUILD America 250 Surface Transportation Bill Key Developments During Infrastructure Week Professionals expecting an eventful Infrastructure Week got more than they bargained for, as committees in the House of Representatives made progress on the newly introduced BUILD America 250 legislation to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs. BUILD America 250 Act Advances in Committee......
Upcoming Webinar to Explore Critical Lessons in Infrastructure Finance and P3s
May 18, 2026
ASCE along with the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI) will be hosting an upcoming virtual event sharing key guidance on infrastructure finance and public-private partnerships. The 75-minute webinar, Understanding Infrastructure Finance and P3 Delivery, will provide engineers with a policy-focused introduction to P3s—designed specifically for professionals who are not finance specialists, but......
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