senate News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment

Senate Overturns Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs

The Senate voted to overturn President Joe Biden’s pollution limits for big rigs that Republicans said were too aggressive, but were heralded by environmentalists as long overdue.

April 27, 2023
Government

Montana Nixes GOP Plan That Targeted Tester’s Senate Seat

BILLINGS, Mont. — A proposed change to next year’s Montana U.S. Senate primary that could have hurt Democratic Sen. Jon Tester’s reelection chances is likely dead.

April 19, 2023
Government

Senate Leaders Champion Biden’s Budget Proposal

Capitol Agenda: Democratic leaders in the Senate touted the Biden administration’s budget plan for boosting safety and supply chain connectivity.

March 13, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Bhatt Confirmed to Lead Federal Highway Administration

Shailen Bhatt was confirmed as the 21st administrator of the Federal Highway Administration by the U.S. Senate, the Department of Transportation announced Dec. 8.

December 8, 2022
Government, Business

Vance, Fetterman Win Closely Watched Contests

Republicans and Democrats claimed victories in the U.S. Senate in closely watched races during the 2022 midterm election.

November 10, 2022
Government, Business

Senators Introduce Coast Guard Policy Bill

Senate Commerce Committee leaders recently introduced a Coast Guard authorizing bill that would dedicate funds for shoreline modernization programs.

September 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Senate Deal Includes EV Tax Credits Sought by Tesla, Toyota

A breakthrough deal between Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin includes the extension of a popular consumer tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles, a big win for EV makers such as General Motors Co., Tesla Inc. and Toyota Motor Co.

July 28, 2022
Government

Congress Clears Government Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown

The House passed a nine-week spending bill to avert a U.S. government shutdown hours before it was set to begin on an 254-175 vote. The legislation passed the Senate earlier Sept. 30 and was signed by President Joe Biden.

September 30, 2021
Government, Business

Senate Votes to Begin Infrastructure Debate

WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan on July 30 with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.

July 30, 2021