Rep. Latta Confident a GOP-led House Would Pass AV Bill
WASHINGTON — Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio signaled his legislation on autonomous vehicle technology would advance if Republicans take over the majority in the House. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
ATA's Spear Testifies on Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, primarily at the nation’s commercial ports, are partly the result of President Joe Biden’s policies. That’s a central theme from senior Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Secretary Buttigieg Highlights Under-21 Trucker Apprenticeship
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg applauded an apprenticeship program meant to pave the way for commercial drivers between 18 and 20 years old to operate trucks across state lines.
US House Infrastructure Vote Possible This Week
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats’ stalled infrastructure agenda appears to be catching its second wind. Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives are signaling the possibility of votes, as early as this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Will Highway Funding Deadline Spur Bigger Deal?
Federal lawmakers are working on a tight deadline on transportation policy matters as the authorization of a 2015 highway law expires Oct. 31. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Supply Chains Dominate Secretary Pete’s Schedule
Congress is back at it this week to keep negotiating pieces of infrastructure legislation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Long December on Tap for Washington
Deadlines for the debt ceiling and fiscal 2022 government funding responsibilities have been scheduled for early December. And congressional leaders are pointing to the likelihood of a lengthy multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation process. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
A Big Bump in the Road for Roads, Bridges Funding
President Joe Biden is pledging to continue to promote his domestic agenda stuck in Congress, despite last week's setback that saw the House of Representatives postpone action on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
House Transportation Reps in GOP Press for Truck Parking
WASHINGTON — With the U.S. House scheduled to consider key aspects of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure agenda this week, a group of Republican lawmakers continues to advocate for additional access to truck parking. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
FMCSA Nominee Testifies Before US Senate Panel Sept. 22
When Meera Joshi testifies before the Senate committee on freight affairs this week, she will have the opportunity to explain her qualifications to fill the role of administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.