National Stone Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) senior director of communications Kerry Lynch shares an update on the association’s latest activities in the US.
The National Stone Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) serves as the aggregates industry’s strongest voice in the nation’s capital, representing producers, manufacturers, service providers, and the industrial sand division. Our members benefit from having professional, experienced staff represent them in Washington, DC.
Our association also routinely collaborates with other stakeholders in the construction industry who share similar interests. Through coalition efforts and events, we actively participate in opportunities to showcase the value of our industry to members of Congress and their staff, administration officials and media.
This helps to ensure our voice is united and stands out in the noise of Capitol Hill. Our association collaborates with others by jointly sharing policy priorities in meetings, sending letters to congressional committees, and partnering on member events.
Here are some specific ways the NSSGA has collaborated with others in Washington, DC to provide education about the vital importance of our industry.
Coalitions
The NSSGA is a member of the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), a partnership of 33 national associations and construction unions representing hundreds of thousands of individuals with a direct market interest in federal transportation programs. We actively participate in its annual fly-in, which brings industry leaders together in Washington, DC for a two-day meeting and accompanying Capitol Hill visits.
This past May, NSSGA staff and members participated in the policy briefing and Capitol Hill visits. Attendees heard remarks from the Senate’s Environment and Public Works chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV), the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair Sam Graves (MO), the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ranking member Rick Larsen (WA), Federal Highway Administration chief counsel Jay Payne, and the American Society of Civil Engineers executive director Thomas Smith. Attendees then conducted Hill visits to encourage policy interests, such as making the Highway Trust Fund solvent and passing budget reconciliation with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions.
Celebration of Construction
The NSSGA also promoted the aggregates industry at construction events in Washington, DC by working with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and participating in the 2025 Celebration of Construction.
We hosted a booth during this landmark event on the National Mall in Washington, DC from May 14–16. The event showcased leading construction equipment manufacturers, technology innovators and workforce development organisations to demonstrate how the industry is building a stronger, safer, more sustainable America.
The Celebration of Construction aimed to educate policymakers, the media, and stakeholders about the construction industry’s vital role in the US economy, public safety, and environmental stewardship. More than 30 industry leaders participated with their own tent space on the National Mall. These featured interactive displays, equipment demonstrations and educational exhibits. The NSSGA staffed a booth promoting the industry, and many of our Manufacturers & Services members participated with their equipment.
The show was free to attend, and visitors included members of Congress, Trump Administration officials and their staff, as well as the public. Booth participants also held live demonstrations, allowed attendees to speak with company experts and highlighted how innovation drives progress in the construction sector.
Legislative & Policy Forum
Looking to the future, the NSSGA will once again host its Legislative & Policy Forum (LPF) in Washington, DC from September 16–19. We will also be joined by association members of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) to tell the story of our industries and our shared legislative goals. Registration is open now through nssga.org
During LPF, attendees will network and meet with other professionals in the aggregates industry, gain a deeper understanding of the sector, and participate in open committee meetings. Many committees are open to all attendees, including Communications, Environment, Engineering & Technical, and Membership. Additionally, everyone is invited to the NSSGA Board of Directors and Membership Meeting on September 19. This is your chance to engage with NSSGA leadership, learn about initiatives and provide input.
We also encourage every NSSGA, NAPA and NRMCA member to participate in Hill Day on September 18. If you’ve never participated, the NSSGA’s team of government relations professionals will walk through the whole process ahead of time. Each meeting will also have a team leader to help navigate the ins and outs, including discussing policy issues, sharing one-pagers, and leading the group to the office.
Promoting our industry’s importance is crucial to ensuring its long-term success, and collaboration with others amplifies our voice and strengthens our position. The NSSGA is proud to represent our members and work on their behalf in Washington, DC. AB
For more information about NSSGA and the Legislative & Policy Forum, contact meetings@nssga.org
