AGC NCLC Conference | Voice. Influence. Action. Impact
AGC Chairman, Brett Nielsen, with Utah Representative, Burgess Owens.
development remains a top concern for industry. AGC advocated for increased federal funding for career and technical education (CTE) and apprenticeship programs, as well as reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to make training dollars more effective. To complement these efforts, AGC urged Congress to advance immigration reform that creates a year- round visa option for construction workers and supports the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) to strengthen border security while modernizing the system employers depend on. Protecting Contractors from Unfair Risk AGC pressed for reforms to ensure fair and transparent implementation of Buy America rules, relief for tariff-driven price shocks, and liability protections for non-polluting contractors affected by new PFAS “forever chemical” regulations. These changes would give contractors the certainty they need to bid and build responsibly. Moving Forward From federal funding to workforce policy, AGC of Utah continues to represent the interests of builders at every level of government. Our meetings on Capitol Hill reaffirmed that Utah’s voice is being heard, and that our members are part of a national movement to build a stronger, safer, and more resilient America.
Joey Gilbert and Brett Nielsen with Senator John Curtis.
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