Ask your senators and representatives to cosponsor the Fair and Open Competition Act (H.R. 1209/S. 537). Introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), this legislation protects federal and federally assisted construction contracts from government-mandated project labor agreements and will allow merit shop contractors to have a fair chance at construction projects. PLA mandates discourage experienced contractors from competing to win taxpayer-funded contracts to help rebuild America.

Policymakers in Washington must maintain a level playing field for taxpayer-funded construction contracts and encourage competition from all qualified companies, including small and minority-owned businesses. IEC is concerned with the Biden administration’s propensity to mandate PLAs on federal and federally assisted construction projects. IEC members deserve a fair chance to implement the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation funding public works construction projects. Government-mandated PLAs will unnecessarily increase construction costs 12% to 20% and result in fewer infrastructure projects and jobs created by federal investment in America’s roads, bridges, schools and water and energy infrastructure. Urge your members of Congress to cosponsor FOCA today!