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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, Business

Congressional Leaders Eye June for Fiscal 2023 Appropriations Bills

Congressional funding leaders are aiming to kick off consideration of the 2023 transportation appropriations bill as early as June.

May 26, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Committee Advances Fuel Markets Bill

Legislation designed to enhance market transparency and direct the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud or manipulation linked to inflating gasoline prices was approved by a Senate panel.

May 26, 2022
Government

House Leader Urges Water Bill Passage as Senators Seek Funding

The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House recently called on colleagues to approve a committee-passed water infrastructure bill.

May 25, 2022
Government

House Passes Workforce Bill

Legislation meant to facilitate access to employment opportunities and training for individuals in the marketplace was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this month.

May 23, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

House Passes Fuel Price Gouging Bill

Legislation that aims to expand federal provisions against price gouging in the marketplace for gasoline and other fuels passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 19.

May 19, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Panel Approves Water Bill

Legislation that would approve dozens of projects and studies under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers was advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 18.

May 19, 2022
Government

Senate Confirms Senior USDOT Officials

Nominees to fill senior roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation recently were confirmed by the Senate. John Putnam was approved to serve as general counsel, and Vicky Wassmer was approved as chief financial officer.

May 17, 2022
Equipment, Safety

Qualifying for Nationals Requires Well-Rounded Performance, Chairman Says

There鈥檚 more to a state qualifier than showcasing one鈥檚 safety driving skills in a bid to advance to the National Truck Driving Championships.

May 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Congress Kicks Off Final Negotiations on Supply Chain, Semiconductor Bill

Congressional policymakers formally kicked off negotiations on comprehensive legislation meant to facilitate domestic production of semiconductors and improve the movement of freight at ports.

May 12, 2022
Government, Business

Sen. Carper Highlights Environmental Infrastructure Efforts

The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. Senate touted a White House agency鈥檚 role in enhancing the environmental permitting process and responding to climate change.

May 12, 2022