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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government, Safety

Emergency Relief Legislation Shifts Focus From Funding Bills

Debates on COVID-19-related economic measures, which dominate the agenda on Capitol Hill, are overshadowing must-pass legislation that would keep the government funded through fiscal 2021.

May 14, 2020
Government, Business

House Democrats Propose $15 Billion for State Highway Programs

The country’s transportation agencies would receive a funding boost in a coronavirus economic relief measure House Democrats unveiled May 12.

May 13, 2020
Government, Business

Surface Transportation Board Calls for Stakeholder Comments on Rail Carriers’ Invoices

A federal transportation agency is requesting comments on a proposal to include additional information with rail carriers’ invoices.

May 12, 2020
Government

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao: ā€˜Truckers Are Our Heroes’

Society often judges its heroes by the sports they dominate. The real heroes in the age of COVID-19 are found on the nation's roads. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 11, 2020
Government

House Bill Directs Fed to Cover COVID-19 FEMA Costs

A bill that would ensure the federal government cover the costs of COVID-19-related Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance under major disaster declarations was introduced by top House Democrats on May 1.

May 8, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Lawmakers Still Eyeing Highway Bill Despite Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Legislators are keeping an eye on advancing a new highway policy measure as the federal response to the novel coronavirus dominates much of lawmakers’ time and attention.

May 7, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Committee Approves Water Infrastructure Measures

A bill that would authorize projects at ports and another one that would promote access to safe drinking water were easily approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on May 6

May 6, 2020
Government

Infrastructure Policy Flickers in Senate’s Return to Action

President Trump has insisted on funding dedicated for the infrastructure networks as part of the economic stimulus. He argued that could pave the way for a badly needed economic rebound, but a debate on infrastructure policy as championed by Trump has yet to be scheduled by the Senate. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

May 4, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Railroads on Track to Meet PTC Deadline, GAO Reports

A sense of optimism about the ability to fully implement automatic braking systems prior to a Dec. 31 deadline is shared by the country’s rail operators, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.

May 1, 2020
Government

Joel Szabat Nominated for Senior USDOT Role

The Trump White House on April 20 announced the president’s intent to formally nominate Joel Szabat to be undersecretary of transportation for policy.

April 30, 2020