Government Affairs
The GBCA Government Affairs Department is committed to realizing the legislative priorities facing the union construction industry. The Government Affairs Department works both in Harrisburg and in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) in Washington to protect members’ interests.
The Government Affairs Department helps the Association set legislative priorities while ensuring that GBCA members have a voice in drafting the GBCA’s policy agenda.
GBCA's Top Legislative Issues for the State of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law Reform
- Pennsylvania Separations Act Repeal
- Standardized Bond Form
GBCA's Top Legislative Issues for the City of Philadelphia
- Zoning Reform
- Restructuring of the Department of Licenses & Inspection
- Taxes
AGC’s Top Legislative Issues for the 110th U.S. Congress
- Promote a Safe and Healthy Work Environment
- Improve and Strengthen our Nation’s Workforce
- Invest in our Nation’s Transportation Infrastructure
- Improve the Economy Through Efficient Movement of Goods and Services
- Improve the Environment through Infrastructure Investment
- Rebuild our Nation’s Building Infrastructure
- Promote Reasonable and Achievable Environmental Reform
- Support Tax Policies that Promote Business Investment, Development, and Expansion
- Preserve Justice and Due Process for Constructors
- Support Procurement Reform to Improve Delivery of Construction Services
Visit Government Resources for a list of links for the local, state, and federal government as well as voting registration and legislative priorities.
Additional Information
Contact Lisa Godlewski, Director of Public Affairs,

