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 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, 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.

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. 

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.

As the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources prepares to vote on former Governor Doug Burgum's nomination, as Secretary of the Interior, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) would like to express our unwavering support for his confirmation. As a distinguished governor, Mr. Burgum understands how energy and environmental policy impact different regions of the country. Under his leadership, North Dakota is a leader in innovation, creating an economic boom for the energy, agriculture and technology sectors.

On behalf of the members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our strong support for Sean Duffy’s confirmation, as the Secretary of Transportation. NSSGA represents over 500 aggregates producers and servicers who are responsible for the essential raw materials found in every building, road, bridge and public works project that create jobs and stimulate economic growth. As a distinguished former member of Congress, Mr. Duffy brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in transportation and infrastructure policy.

On behalf of the 450 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong opposition of Moshe Marvit’s nomination for the open seat on the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. Having failed to be approved for this seat twice previously, and with a biased track record against industry operators, we do not believe Mr. Marvit is fit to serve in this position.

The undersigned organizations representing the Rail Customer Coalition (RCC) urge the renomination of Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Martin Oberman and Member Patrick Fuchs. The RCC is a collection of trade associations representing a broad cross-section of manufacturing, agricultural, energy and other industries that depend on the railroads to deliver reliable and affordable service so our members can remain competitive in the global market. Our members collectively provide more than 7 million jobs and produce more than $4.8 trillion in economic output.