"The Portland Cement Association (PCA) appreciates the Biden Administration’s formal announcement of its Buy Clean Initiative and the continued push to make the federal procurement process more sustainable." - @PCA_Daily's Sean O'Neill
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Today, Department of Energy and White House Council on Environmental Quality officials toured @LehighHanson’s Union Bridge plant. PCA staff along with Lehigh Hanson Representatives educated them about the industry’s decarbonization efforts.
This afternoon alone, NACA members have met with 71 members of Congress or their staff to advocate for our top priorities including a bipartisan infrastructure package. #NACAflyin
PCA's letter to @EnergyCommerce and @HouseCommerce asking for additional funding for DOE demonstration projects for CCUS to expand those efforts to include cement makers was featured in an @InsideEPA article. Check it out below:
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee just favorably approved the nomination of @PeteButtigieg to be Secretary of Transportation. We encourage @SenSchumer to put his nomination on the Senate floor later this week!
"The Biden Administration’s re-engagement with the international trading partners strengthens the U.S. government’s voice in developing balanced global decarbonization strategies."
Thank you to @SenJohnBarrasso, @RepPeterDeFazio, @SenatorCarper, and @RepSamGraves for your leadership on the WRDA conference report. The #cement industry especially supports the legislation's steps to advance the resiliency of Corps projects. Read more about our support below:
The things MIT is working on are cutting edge and I think they will have a huge impact on how we spend our scarce #infrastructure funding. I encourage you to look at it.
"This roadmap positions the cement and concrete industry as the leader in the construction sector in delivering cleaner and greener infrastructure across the country." Read more below:
Last night, infrastructure investment was mentioned in the Vice Presidential debate. This shouldn't be a partisan issue, #infrastructure provides jobs and boosts the economy. It's time for our elected officials to get this done.
We often overlook the role cement and concrete plays in our lives. This material is all around us, from our skyscrapers to our sidewalks. It protects our communities against natural disasters and improves our quality of life. Our world is #ShapedByConcrete#CONEXPOCONAGG
Cement and concrete have shaped all aspects of our lives – from the parks we played in, to the roads, bridges and runways that connect us! #ShapedByConcrete#CONEXPOCONAGG
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#NEPA reform is critical to maintaining a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive US manufacturing base,” said @skoneill7 SVP, Government Affairs.
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“Federal permitting requirements should advance our nation’s environmental, energy, and economic goals, not establish procedural roadblocks that prevent access to affordable clean energy, better roads, and #resilient critical #infrastructure."