House Transportation News Updates

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Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
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Congressional Republicans Push Reconciliation Bill

House Republicans recently took a major step in their quest to approve as early as this month a comprehensive tax and budget measure supported by the Trump White House.

May 5, 2025
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House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers

Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.

March 27, 2025
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House Highway Bill on Panel’s Radar, Chairman Graves Says

“This will be a collaborative process in which the committee will solicit feedback from both members and stakeholders,†Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said during a hearing Jan. 15.

January 22, 2025
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House GOP to Prioritize Infrastructure in Funding Bills

The transportation funding subcommittee in the U.S. House will promote connectivity projects while focusing on taxpayers, its new leadership said this month.

April 17, 2024
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House Democrats Press Freight Rail Safety

Senior Democrats on the transportation committee in the U.S. House are calling on their colleagues to advance rail safety measures.

March 18, 2024
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Former House Transportation Chair Bud Shuster Dies at 91

Former U.S. Rep. Elmer Greinert “Bud†Shuster died April 19 at 91. He rose to prominence as chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee.

April 19, 2023
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House Transportation Leaders Call for Investigation Into EPA

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is seeking an investigation into alleged destruction of certain records at the EPA.

September 11, 2020
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House Panel Advances Multiyear Highway Bill

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced a five-year, $494 billion highway policy bill June 18.

June 19, 2020
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ATA’s Randy Guillot Touts Infrastructure Funding to Alleviate COVID-19 Impact

Approval of a comprehensive highway funding package would help industries assisting in an economic recovery, the chairman of American Trucking Associations told a House panel June 9.

June 9, 2020