ADVOCACY

PCA works with Congress and the Administration to educate and inform decision makers about important federal policies that impact America’s cement manufacturers. Learn more about PCA’s policy positions and about our team in Washington, D.C.

Infrastructure Revitalization

Our nation’s core infrastructure should not only be maintained, but also expanded and improved to meet the needs of its citizens and businesses. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015 and the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016 were needed steps in addressing America’s infrastructure problems.

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Regulation of Ozone Under the Clean Air Act

Under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets air quality levels that it deems necessary to protect the public health and welfare. States then issue State Implementation Plans (SIPs) that put measures in place to improve air quality in areas that do not meet the standards (nonattainment areas) or to maintain air quality in areas that do (attainment areas).

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization

Airports are one of the nation’s most important hubs for transportation, shipping, and economic development. To ensure safe and efficient air travel, however, infrastructure improvements and maintenance are necessary. Congress first authorized the agency that became known as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 1958.