Dear Chairman Cole, Chair Collins, Ranking Member DeLauro, and Ranking Member Murray,

The American Public Works Association (APWA) represents 32,000 public works professionals across North America who serve in both the public and private sectors providing expertise at the local, state and federal government levels. Working in the public interest, our members plan, design, build, operate, and maintain, America’s vast infrastructure network that is so fundamental to our economy, environment, public health, and safety.

For FY 2026, APWA strongly recommends your committees support following public works and infrastructure priorities.

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