Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics, focusing on Congress and national policy. He writes the Capitol Agenda column and leads coverage of elections.


Government

Transportation Funding Debate Set to Go to House Floor

Capitol Agenda: A fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, which proposes budget reductions for certain rail and transit operations, is expected on the House floor this week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 6, 2023
Government

Speaker Johnson Points to Another Short-Term Funding Bill

Two weeks before government funding expires, Speaker Mike Johnson raised the possibility for the House to consider another short-term stopgap measure.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Speaker Johnson Eyes Defense Bill Negotiations

Trucking provisions for standardized access to military installations are tucked into the House and Senate versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 2, 2023
Government, Safety

NTSB Candidate Alvin Brown on Senate’s Fall Agenda

A vote on the nomination of Alvin Brown to join the National Transportation Safety Board is on the Senate’s legislative radar this fall.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2023
Government

New Speaker Johnson Faces Array of Pressing Issues

Capitol Agenda: New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has myriad pressing issues in front of him. "I will ensure the House delivers results and inspires change for the American people," he says. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2023
Government, Safety

Congressional Leaders Pledge Progress on FY24 Funding Bills

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer directed their chambers to proceed with fiscal 2024 budget legislation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2023
Government, Safety

House Transportation Lawmakers Spotlight Highway Trust Fund

Transportation leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives recently raised awareness about the funding needs of an account central to highway projects.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

US House Panel Evaluates New Truck Excise Tax Repeal

A leading proponent of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks called on colleagues to endorse his effort.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2023
Government

Truck Parking Ranks High on ATRI’s 2023 List

Capitol Agenda: Truck parking ranked second behind the economy on the American Transportation Research Institute's recently unveiled annual list of key industry issues.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 23, 2023
Business, Safety

UPS’ Gragg Wilson Celebrated at MCE 2023 for NTDC Win

AUSTIN, Texas — Gragg Wilson, grand champion at this summer’s National Truck Driving Championships, touted the tournament’s focus on safety.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2023