US Cement Manufacturers to Congress: Don’t Delay on Infrastructure

U.S. cement and concrete manufacturers are converging on the capital to press Congress to take action

May 8, 2017

James G. Toscas, Opinion Contributor, The Hill

As Congress and the Trump administration consider an infrastructure package of up to $1 trillion, U.S. cement and concrete manufacturers that stand to play a critical role in revitalizing the nation’s infrastructure are converging on the capital with a clear message: Don’t delay.

This week a number of cement and concrete-related organizations, including the Portland Cement Association, will press Congress to take action. The U.S. cement and concrete industry employs 535,000 people and contributes $100 billion annually to the economy.

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