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State and Federal Advocacy News

ASLA worked with the Louisiana Chapter to defeat two concerning pieces of state legislation on the issue of licensure. And ASLA hosted its federal Advocacy Day meetings with members of Congress, Senators, and congressional staff to discuss policies important to the profession.Read More

Outdoors for All Act Passes the U.S. House

On April 9, the Outdoors for All Act unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives as a part of the EXPLORE Act package. ASLA and its members successfully advocated for the measure and now urges the Senate to swiftly pass its version of the bill.Read More

Historic Investments in Landscape Architecture Water Projects

The Biden-Harris administration recently announced historic funding related to our nation’s waters as part of its Investing in America Agenda. This initiative provides opportunities for landscape architects to transform our nation’s infrastructure while addressing the climate and biodiversity crisis.Read More

Federal Tax Bill to Support Landscape Architecture R&D

Landscape architects frequently conduct research and development (R&D) to expand knowledge, technology, and expertise in professional practice. To these ends, ASLA supports H.R. 2673, the American Innovation and Research and Development Act, which would allow businesses to receive full annual tax deductions for R&D expenses.Read More