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Policy changes and legislative updates for land surveyors and geospatial professionals, from the states to Capitol Hill.

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Congress Organizes to Promote Reform of Design and Construction-Related Contracting

New caucus launched between the US House and Senate to promote reform in construction-related contracting.

John M. Palatiello

June 2, 2021

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The stature of the surveying and geospatial profession in Washington, DC was recently enhanced by the launch of a bipartisan Construction Procurement Caucus in the U.S. Congress.

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Landslide Law Creates New Surveying and Mapping Opportunities

Prior to departing the White House on Jan. 20, then-President Donald Trump signed into law legislation that creates new business opportunities for land surveyors, as well as valuable public domain data for use by surveyors on projects.

John M. Palatiello

May 14, 2021

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Why land surveying needs H.R. 8810, the National Landslide Preparedness Act.

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Land Surveying Policy Points: President Trump Signs Digital Coast Act into Law

The legislation elevates a digital mapping project by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration into a fully authorized program.

John M. Palatiello

April 14, 2021

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The surveying profession scored a major victory when President Trump signed S. 1069, the Digital Coast Act.

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President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Has Something for Land Surveyors

However, its expanse may be its Achilles’ heel.

John M. Palatiello

April 13, 2021

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Included in the plan is $100 billion for workforce development, which may assist in attracting the next generation of land surveying professionals and technicians.