NAPA Is Your Voice in the Nation's Capital
Washington, DC, is a complex legislative playing field that NAPA's Government Affairs team deftly navigates to ensure the asphalt pavement industry's voice is heard on Capitol Hill. We rally the entire industry, including suppliers and equipment manufacturers, to safeguard asphalt's essential place in the transportation construction sector.
View our 2026 surface transportation reauthorization priorities.
Take Action Now!
Looking for ways to make an impact on your industry today? Our action center brings to the forefront the specific actions, events, and initiatives NAPA members can take part in to support the industry at the federal level.
Last update: March 30, 2026
Join the Political Advocacy Member Council
Our Political Advocacy Membership offers employees of NAPA member companies a deeper understanding of the legislative process and dealing with Members of Congress and federal agencies. This no-cost individual membership empowers you to get involved with NAPA's Political Advocacy Member Council (PAMC) and learn about the NAPA Political Action Committee (NAPA PAC).
Already a PAMC member? Contribute to NAPA PAC!
NAPA Member Appearances on Capitol Hill
Heather Dylla, Construction Partners Inc., Senate Climate Solutions Caucus briefing (March 12, 2024)
Brian Enders, Walbec, House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing on Buy America provisions (February 15, 2024)
NAPA Advocacy Articles
A $600B spark for America's economic engine
Secure the Highway Trust Fund to keep America moving
Safeguarding construction workers protects transportation investments
The nation’s prosperity depends on our roads and highways
Information for Policymakers
Buy America
Highway Trust Fund
Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
Work Zone Safety
Information for Industry
IIJA/IRA Implementation
Regulatory Priorities
Advocacy Tools and Information
Economic Data in Your State
Federal surface transportation investment is driving improvement projects in every corner of the country - increasing safety, mobility, quality of life, and economic opportunity for Americans. NAPA has partnered with ARTBA to deliver frequently updated data on how your state is using its federal funds and what projects are taking place in your area.
NAPA Members: to access the data, log in to Member Toolkits.
Legislative & Regulatory Letters
-
NAPA comments on EPA's Proposed Rule, Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Waste (April 8, 2024)
-
NAPA input on Draft Criteria for Product Category Rules to Support EPA's Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials (April 4, 2024)
-
NAPA letter to Sentator Braun (R-IN) on National Work Zone Awarenss Week resolution (March 22, 2024)
-
NAPA letter on IMPACT Act to House Science, Space & Technology Committee (March 20, 2024)
-
NAPA letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances (March 20, 2024)
-
NAPA input on EPA Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials (March 18, 2024)
-
NAPA letter on Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 (May 1, 2024)
-
NAPA coalition letter on the Department of Transportation's Emergency Relief Program (September 12, 2024)
-
NAPA comments on Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) package (December 6, 2024).
-
NAPA comments on Disaster Relief Funding (December 10, 2024)
-
NAPA letter of support on Rep. Sean Duffy to lead as the next Secretary of the Department of Transportation (January 15, 2025)
-
NAPA letter of support on Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (January 15, 2025)
-
NAPA comments to Department of Transportation transition team (January 19, 2025)
-
NAPA letter of support on "America Builds, The State of the Nation’s Transportation System" T&I Introductory Hearing (January 15, 2025)
-
Coalition letter on Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 Section 199A (January 22, 2025)
-
Coalition letter from Family Business Estate Tax Coalition on Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 (January 23, 2025)
-
Coalition letter on tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico (January 31, 2025)
-
Work Zone Coalition letter on initatives to make work zones safer to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (February 12, 2025)
-
Coalition letter on USTR's Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and SHipbuilding Sectors for Dominance to Ambassador Jamieson Greer (March 24, 2025)
-
NAPA letter on Highway Bill Reauthorization Policy Priorities to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (April, 2025)
-
Work Zone Safety Coalition letter on legislative recommendations for work zone safety in Highway Bill Reauthorization (April 2025)
-
Coalition letter on proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) user fee to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (April 30, 2025)
-
Coalition letter of support for Wayne Palmer to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (May 22, 2025)
-
Coalition letter of on proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) user fee to Senate (June 4, 2025)
-
NAPA letter of support on Budget Reconciliation to Senate Leadership (June 4, 2025)
-
Coaltion letter of support for Bryan Bedford to become Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (June 24, 2025)
-
Coalition letter of support to streamline Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting (June 25, 2025)
-
Coalition letter of support for Sean McMaster to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (June 28, 2025)
-
Coalition letter of support for budget reconciliation tax package to Senate (June 28, 2025)
-
Coalition letter on Clean Water Act Implementation to EPA Leadership (August 6, 2025)
-
Coalition letter on Surface Transportation Reauthorization (September 4, 2025)
-
NAPA letter on Highway Reauthorization Policy Priorities to the Department of Transportation (September 2025)
-
Work Zone Safety coalition letter on legislative recommendations to Department of Transportation (September 2025)
-
Coalition letter on revising Section 427 of H.R. 4552 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 to Transportation Subcommittee for Housing and Urban Development (September 26, 2025)
-
Coalition letter on expanding the existing Superfund Recycling Equity Act (September 27, 2025)
-
Joint letter with NSSGA on the impact of the proposed fees targeting Chinese shipping vessels in the Great Lakes region to US Trade Representative Ambassafor Greer (November 12, 2025)
-
NAPA letter of support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act to House Natural Resources Committee (November 19, 2025)
-
Coalition letter of support for SPEED and PERMIT Acts (December 8 2025)
-
Comments of the Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC) (January 2026)
-
Work Zone Safety Coalition Letter on surface transportation research to House Committee on Science, Space & Technology (February 11, 2026)
-
Coalition letter supporting States on Reauthorization (April 6,2026)
Advocacy Contacts
Nile Elam
Vice President, Government Affairs
Mitch Baldwin
Director, Government Affairs