NUCA NJ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | April 3, 2026

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

SPRING BRINGS RENEWED FOCUS ON MAJOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PACKAGE

Congress is working on a new multi-year highway bill to reauthorize federal transportation programs set to expire on September 30, 2026. Lawmakers are currently negotiating overall funding levels for what is the largest infrastructure bill Congress considers.

NUCA has confirmed that House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves is aiming to introduce a bill in late April. However, Senate leadership has indicated that, due to the bill’s size and complexity, meeting the September deadline may be challenging. As a result, Congress may need to pass a temporary extension if the full bill is not completed in time.

NUCA is actively lobbying Congress throughout this process to ensure the bill supports critical infrastructure priorities and delivers strong investment levels. While the legislation is primarily focused on road and bridge construction, it also drives a significant amount of adjacent utility work – including water, sewer, and underground infrastructure – that directly benefits our industry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US FOR THE WASHINGTON SUMMIT

Registration is now open for NUCA’s annual Washington Summit! Don’t miss this opportunity to join the New Jersey contingent heading down to D.C. to meet directly with your lawmakers and advocate for our industry. This is a great opportunity to speak up on the issues that matter most to your business, share real-world insights, and help shape policies that impact the utility construction sector.

By participating, you’ll not only stay informed on key legislative developments but also play an active role as an advocate for New Jersey, ensuring our state’s priorities and challenges are clearly heard on Capitol Hill. Your voice makes a difference, and this is your chance to be part of the conversation.

SUMMIT REGISTRATION

NUCA has reserved a special room rate at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall. Please note the room block ends April 17, 2026 so be sure to reserve your room today!

HOTEL REGISTRATION

Please contact [email protected] with questions.

IN OTHER NEWS

NUCA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WEBINAR

The NUCA Government Affairs Committee will hold a webinar on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:00pm ET to update the membership on our legislative agenda. This webinar will explain our agenda at Washington Summit, so if you're planning to travel to D.C. with your chapter for the May Washington Summit, you won't want to miss this event. There will be updates on the 2026 surface transportation bill, the status of SRF reauthorization, permitting reform, the 2026 Congressional election cycle, and other items of interest to our industry. Take advantage of your NUCA NJ membership and make sure to tune in!