Why It Matters

The National Asphalt Pavement Association is navigating a complex policy landscape where federal infrastructure spending meets environmental regulation and industry-specific constraints.

By the Numbers

The association reported $150,000 in lobbying expenditures for the second quarter of 2026, filed July 23. That marks an increase from $110,000 in the first quarter and $99,240 in the fourth quarter of 2025, though that was down slightly from $135,030 in the third quarter of 2025.

The group conducts its lobbying through both in-house staff and external firms. Three in-house lobbyists, namely Nile Elam IV, Howard Marks, and Mitch Baldwin, have led the association's advocacy throughout the period.

GrayRobinson PA reported $16,500 in lobbying expenses for National Asphalt Pavement Association in the first quarter of 2026, and Cassidy & Associates Inc. reported $20,000 in lobbying expenses for National Asphalt Pavement Association in the third quarter of 2025.

The Agenda

Beyond the implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and FAA reauthorization, the group lobbied on reforms to Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Waters of the United States regulations.

Environmental concerns centered on PFAS materials in recycled pavement and their impact on airfield and road construction. The association also pursued the Freight Restriction 5 Elimination for Safer Hauling Act, which would allow states to waive federal weight limits on trucks hauling asphalt and other perishable products.

Domestically, the group lobbied on Heat Illness Prevention Standard rulemaking at the Department of Labor and tariffs under Executive Order 14257 affecting aggregates and asphalt binder imports. The filing also referenced a potential budget reconciliation package in the 119th Congress and industry priorities within fiscal year 25 appropriations legislation.

The Bottom Line

The association's escalating spending reflects the breadth of federal action touching the asphalt industry. From infrastructure funding timelines to environmental compliance to freight logistics, the group is engaged across multiple legislative and regulatory fronts simultaneously.

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