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House Lawmakers Highlight Infrastructure in Budget Talks

House lawmakers intend to pursue funding for freight connectivity projects as part of fiscal 2024 budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

April 10, 2023
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Rep. Rick Crawford Talks Truck Parking, IIJA Oversight

The likelihood of Congress advancing parking-centric legislation meant to assist truck drivers in the country is increasing.

April 5, 2023
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Senators Split on House-Passed Energy Bill

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the top Republican on the highway policy panel in the U.S. Senate, intends to pursue bipartisan backing for comprehensive energy legislation.

April 4, 2023
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Transportation Stakeholders Highlight Safety, Technology

Stakeholders representing transportation agencies and the private sector reminded federal lawmakers of concerns related to safety and the advancement of emerging technologies.

April 3, 2023
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Congressional Democrats Push Back on GOP’s Energy Agenda

As House Republicans prepare to consider a comprehensive energy proposal, the leader of the U.S. Senate insisted that the legislative package would not advance to the president’s desk.

March 23, 2023
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Vote on FAA Nominee Delayed Amid GOP Opposition

A vote on President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration was delayed indefinitely March 22 in the face of an opposition blitz by Republicans, who say the nominee lacks enough experience in aviation to lead the agency, which is under pressure to stem a surge in dangerous close calls between planes.

March 23, 2023
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Senior Policymakers Lead Transportation Committees

The rosters for key committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy affairs include senior lawmakers.

February 22, 2023
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Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking

ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine shares his takeaways and experiences after attending the State of the Union. 

February 17, 2023
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Freight Stakeholders Press Congress for Results

WASHINGTON — With the 118th session of Congress underway, freight stakeholders are calling on lawmakers to prioritize proposals targeting supply chain connectivity and long-standing concerns associated with the trucking workforce.

January 12, 2023
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Speaker Holdup Stalls GOP Agenda

Multiple failed attempts in the House of Representatives to solidify Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the next Speaker of the House delayed the GOP caucus from kicking off its legislative agenda on time, as every official function in the chamber requires a signoff from the speaker.

January 5, 2023