SMA Executive Vice President Brandon Farris issued the association’s response to the resolution. According to SMA, its passage funds federal operations and extends highway authorities, allowing state transportation departments to continue infrastructure projects that generate demand for US-made steel.
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Analysis: Continued highway authorization should reduce near-term disruption risk for infrastructure-related steel demand. Funding for trade enforcement is also potentially supportive for domestic steelmakers, although the source does not quantify either funding or expected steel consumption.
MetalMate analysis- SMA says the continuing resolution passed and extends critical highway authorities through December 11.
- The association says the bill funds trade-enforcement activities relevant to steel producers.
- SMA says the extension allows state transportation departments to continue infrastructure work supporting demand for US-made steel.
- The association’s statement was issued by Executive Vice President Brandon Farris.
Watch for statutory and agency details confirming funding levels, the duration of the extension and whether transportation-project continuity translates into steel orders before the December 11 deadline.
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- Published · Version 1
- Source date
- 1 September 2026
- MetalMate publication
- 11 October 2026
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Steel Manufacturers Applaud Passage of Continuing Resolution — Steel Manufacturers Association
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