On behalf of the more than 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for the nomination of Wayne Palmer as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). With his extensive experience in the mining industry and in government as a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor at MSHA and a former Senate chief of staff, and with his unwavering commitment to workplace safety, Mr. Palmer is exceptionally qualified to lead MSHA with its mission of protecting miners’ health and safety.

On behalf of the over 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our strong support for the nomination of David Keeling as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Given Mr. Keeling’s extensive background in workplace safety, we believe he is well-equipped to lead OSHA in advancing safety standards and fostering collaboration between employers, employees and regulators.

On behalf of the over 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, I am writing to express our support for the nomination of the Honorable Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor. As your committee prepares to conduct her confirmation hearing, we urge you to advance her nomination and support her confirmation on the Senate floor.

On behalf of the over 500 member companies of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), we write to express our strong support for H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act. As the leading advocate for the aggregates industry, NSSGA represents producers of essential materials—including industrial sand, a key component in hydraulic fracturing—that is foundational to America’s energy and infrastructure sectors. This legislation is a critical step toward ensuring the continued responsible development of our nation’s energy resources.

On behalf of the nationwide member companies of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to respectfully urge you to consider an exemption for the aggregates industry as your administration evaluates potential tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Approximately 2.8 billion tons of aggregates are produced annually in the United States. These materials are essential for various construction and industrial applications, making them a significant part of the U.S. economy.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Interim CEO Michele Stanley issued the following statement welcoming Sean Duffy, as the Secretary of Transportation. Earlier today, the full Senate voted to confirm his nomination in a 77-22 vote. NSSGA previously shared this letter of support with the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee before their vote. 

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Interim CEO Michele Stanley issued the following statement on the White House Executive Order on Unleashing American Energy, which was issued on Monday, Jan. 20.

Janet Kavinoky, Vulcan Materials Company, testified on Wednesday on behalf of the aggregates industry

As the Committee on Environment and Public Works prepares to vote on the nomination of former Representative Lee Zeldin to serve, as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) would like to express our unwavering support for his confirmation. As a distinguished former member of Congress, Mr. Zeldin understands how environmental policy impacts different regions of the country.

As the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources prepares to vote on Mr. Chris Wright’s nomination, as Secretary of Energy, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) would like to express our unwavering support for his confirmation. As a distinguished business leader, Mr. Wright understands how energy policy impacts businesses nationwide. His understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the aggregates industry, including NSSGA’s industrial sand division, will enable him to empower our industry to succeed in the upcoming years.