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ATA’s Chris Spear to Address Senate EPW Committee Feb. 15

The leader of American Trucking Associations will testify about fuel conditions across the surface transportation sector when he appears before a Senate panel Feb. 15. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 13, 2023
Government

Biden to Tout Infrastructure in State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden recently toured Amtrak’s Northeast corridor to highlight his infrastructure agenda ahead of the State of the Union address Feb. 7. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 6, 2023
Government

Rep. Rick Crawford to Oversee Highways Amid Supply Chain Oversight

The House panel tasked with monitoring the nation’s highways has a new leader in Rep. Rick Crawford at a time when Republicans prepare to review the Biden White House’s supply chain policies. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 30, 2023
Government

Republicans Organize, Renew White House Criticism

A new session of Congress means new assignments for policymakers in both chambers. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 23, 2023
Government

Speaker Pelosi Pushes Fiscal 2023 Funding Bill in Lame Duck Session

Before wrapping up her tenure as leader of the House Democratic caucus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged colleagues to advance a multibill package to keep the government running for most of next year. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 5, 2022
Government

Democrats to Focus on Climate Change in Next Congress

With control of the Senate secured after the midterm elections, congressional Democratic leaders anticipate climate change will serve as a guiding principle for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 14, 2022
Government

Biden, Democrats Highlight Infrastructure Law Prior to Midterms

Leading up to Election Day on Nov. 8, President Joe Biden has traveled around the country to remind constituents of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s potential benefits. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 7, 2022
Government

Buttigieg Presses Safety at ATA’s MCE

SAN DIEGO — Before wrapping up his visit at American Trucking Associations’ annual conference, Secretary Pete Buttigieg offered his views on a career in the industry. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 31, 2022
Government

Biden Highlights Infrastructure in Campaign Message

During the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, President Joe Biden has amplified his “Amtrak Joe” bona fides, the result of which has turned him into “Builder-in-Chief Joe.” Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 24, 2022
Government

Buttigieg, White House Promote IIJA Ahead of Elections

Reminders by President Joe Biden and his team regarding a legislative record that includes the enactment of the $1 trillion infrastructure law are omnipresent.

October 17, 2022