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Banner reading 'United for Infrastructure' with small icons above, followed by 'Building a Stronger America' and a blue bar 'Infrastructure Week | May 18–22, 2026'

ASCE Leads Infrastructure Week Engagement

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......

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House Advances BUILD America 250 Surface Transportation Bill

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......

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Upcoming Webinar to Explore Critical Lessons in Infrastructure Finance and P3s

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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ASCE Kicks off Infrastructure Week with new Grading the States StoryMap

This Infrastructure Week, ASCE published a new ArcGIS StoryMap highlighting the State Infrastructure Report Card Program, which is modeled after the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The StoryMap, Grading the States: A State-by-State Assessment of the Nation’s Infrastructure, explains how state report cards are developed—from convening volunteer committees and conducting rigorous reviews to releasing the......

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Gas tax holiday gains traction with Republican support; ASCE voices opposition

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......

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Banner reading 'United for Infrastructure' with small icons above, followed by 'Building a Stronger America' and a blue bar 'Infrastructure Week | May 18–22, 2026'

ASCE, Partners to Celebrate Infrastructure Week 2026: May 18-22!

Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as well as state, local, and national partners as we celebrate Infrastructure Week 2026 from May 18 – 22! Why Infrastructure Week 2026 Matters Infrastructure Week provides an opportunity to recognize the impact and importance of infrastructure to the nation’s quality of life, economy, and security. Activities......

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FEMA Reform Proposal Signals Major Shift in Disaster Policy

What the 2026 FEMA reform proposal would change The future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is full of uncertainty as a major Administration proposal would decentralize disaster response, shift primary responsibility to state and local governments, and make significant cuts to the agency’s workforce. Key changes focus on streamlining aid, reducing duplicative environmental......

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School Infrastructure Examined in Latest ASCE Report Card Webinar

On May 20, ASCE joined with engineering, architecture, and policy leaders to showcase key solutions in school infrastructure. Hosted by the Build America Schools Infrastructure Coalition (BASIC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the event provided an overview of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure which  graded schools “D+.” Issues across funding, safety,......

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Minnesota’s Infrastructure Earns a C in ASCE’s 2026 Report Card

Minnesota Infrastructure Report Card 2026 Overview On Thursday, April 30th, the Minnesota Section and Duluth Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2026 Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure at the State Capitol building in Saint Paul. A press release was also held at the Duluth International Airport. The report card covers......

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