More than 90% of roads and highways, along with 80% of airfields, are surfaced with asphalt pavements. We’re actively invested in every community, facilitating connection and commerce.
As the industry’s national voice, NAPA works with Congress, the Administration, Departments of Transportation, and numerous other stakeholders and partners to engineer smooth, safe, long-lasting roads. Together, let’s leverage the country’s historic investment in infrastructure to keep the momentum going.
Learn how and why infrastructure momentum is crucial to the nation's economy and well-being in The Washington Times' special section on infrastructure: Secure the Highway Trust Fund to keep America moving, by Audrey Copeland, PhD, PE, NAPA President & CEO.
NAPA Is Your Voice in the Nation's Capital
Washington, DC, is a complex legislative playing field that NAPA's Government Affairs team deftly navigates to ensure the asphalt pavement industry's voice is heard on Capitol Hill. We rally the entire industry, including suppliers and equipment manufacturers, to safeguard asphalt's essential place in the transportation construction sector.
NAPA'S ADVOCACY GOALS:
- Grow highway and airfield investments
- Secure funding for asphalt highway and airfield pavement research
- Oppose any pavement design or pavement-type selection mandates
Join the Political Advocacy Member Council
Our Political Advocacy Membership offers employees of NAPA member companies a deeper understanding of the legislative process and dealing with Members of Congress and federal agencies. This no-cost individual membership empowers you to get involved with NAPA's Political Advocacy Member Council and learn about the NAPA Political Action Committee (NAPA-PAC).
Legislative & Regulatory Resources
IIJA/IRA Implementation
Explore NAPA resources and updates to understand the legislation and its impact on the industry.
Regulatory Priorities
NAPA’s top regulatory priority is to respond to proposed regulations to encourage realistic regulations.
Advocacy Tools and Information
Get the information you need to engage with elected officials on the legislative priorities critical to NAPA members.
Action Center
Find your elected officials and opportunities to advocate for infrastructure-related legislation.
On mobile, download the VoterVoice app and search “National Asphalt Pavement Association.”
Legislative & Regulatory Letters
- NAPA comments on EPA's Proposed Rule, Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Waste (April 8, 2024)
- NAPA input on Draft Criteria for Product Category Rules to Support EPA's Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials (April 4, 2024)
- NAPA letter to Sentator Braun (R-IN) on National Work Zone Awarenss Week resolution (March 22, 2024)
- NAPA letter on IMPACT Act to House Science, Space & Technology Committee (March 20, 2024)
- NAPA letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances (March 20, 2024)
- NAPA input on EPA Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials (March 18, 2024)
- NAPA letter on Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 (May 1, 2024)
Advocacy Contacts
Nile Elam
Vice President, Government Affairs
Mitch Baldwin
Director, Government Affairs