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Posted November 18, 2014

AED Pushes For Legislative Action 

American businesses shouldn’t have to wait another year for a long-term, common-sense solution to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the federal highway program, approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, reinstatement of bonus depreciation and higher Sec. 179 expensing levels and preventing administration proposals to expand the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory power, emphasizes the AED. 


This week the association welcomed legislators back from their election campaigns with its 2014 Legislative Action Week, a targeted effort to focus lawmakers on the issues that matter during Congress’ lame duck session. Here's the association's focus:

Get Approval on the Keystone Pipeline
The Keystone XL pipeline has been pending for more than six years and the time is long overdue for its final approval. The project has significant economic and national security benefits and is in the nation’s best interests. Despite determinations that the pipeline will have minimal impact on the environment and no substantial effect on greenhouse gases, the administration has delayed its approval. 

Save the Federal Highway Program
The continued uncertainty surrounding the federal highway program is wreaking havoc on construction markets. While the HTF is now solvent through May 2015, the time to take action and find a long-term solution to the funding crisis is before the end of 2014. Urge your lawmakers to address the looming shortfalls facing the HTF and provide a solid future for national infrastructure investment. 

Capitalize on Capital Investment
Congress should reinstate 50 %depreciation bonus and permanently increase Sec. 179 levels to create a climate that encourages capital investments. These historic capital investment incentives, which enjoy bipartisan support, have had a positive impact and incentivized business purchasing and job creation. 

Clean Up the EPA's Regulatory Agenda
The Environmental Protection Agency has undertaken a rulemaking campaign that would severely infringe on the rights of businesses and impose onerous compliance burdens the construction equipment industry. On Nov. 13, AED submitted comments to the Federal Register calling for the withdrawal of the controversial "waters of the United States" proposed rule. 

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