Secretary of Labor, Members of Congress, and Governor of Nevada Visit CONEXPO-CON/AGG

AEM hosted top state and federal lawmakers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, giving them a first-hand look at the equipment that builds, feeds, and powers America. Amidst the trade show's over 140,000 attendees and 3 million square feet of exhibit space, the lawmakers heard directly from manufacturers about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Before the show opened, AEM hosted the top leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I), Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.). This marked the second time in the history of CONEXPO-CON/AGG that both the Chair and Ranking Member of the T&I Committee attended the show.

As Congress marches toward the September deadline for surface transportation reauthorization, the visit shed light on how infrastructure investments create jobs and strengthens communities across the country.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo also toured the show, learning about the innovative equipment made in the state and getting a closer look at the show that takes over the Las Vegas Convention Center every three years.

"It was an honor to host North America's largest construction trade show right here in Las Vegas," said Governor Lombardo. "CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a unique opportunity to spotlight the innovation shaping industries we depend on every day while highlighting Nevada businesses making an impact on the global stage."

On the last day of the show, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, alongside a delegation from the Republican Main Street Partnership (RMSP), visited CONEXPO-CON/AGG. RMSP is a broad alliance of "conservative, governing Republicans, including more than 90 sitting members in Congress... dedicated to working to enact commonsense legislation."

Secretary of Labor Chavez-DeRemer and Reps. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.), Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), and Jefferson Shreve (R-Ind.) had the opportunity to see first-hand how equipment built in America and in their districts has evolved to become more automated, autonomous, and efficient.

"It was an honor to host U.S. Secretary of Labor Chavez DeRemer, Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.), and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Governor Lombardo, and Reps. Edwards (R-N.C.), Maloy (R-Utah), and Shreve (R-Ind.) at CONEXPO-CON/AGG," said Kip Eideberg, AEM senior vice president of government and industry relations. "As infrastructure funding and workforce challenges remain top of mind in D.C. and state capitals, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the best place to learn about the impact of federal and state investments on the people who drive the country forward. We are proud that CONEXPO-CON/AGG has become a go-to destination for lawmakers interested in learning more about the people and equipment that build America."

To learn more about AEM's infrastructure advocacy efforts or to get involved, reach out to AEM's Advocacy Team.