capitol agenda News Updates

Government

Truck Parking a Major Priority for FMCSA Administrator

Ensuring the nation’s truck drivers have access to adequate parking is a priority for Robin Hutcheson, the recently confirmed administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

October 3, 2022
Government

House Panel to Examine IIJA Implementation Sept. 29

The ongoing implementation of provisions included in last year’s $1 trillion infrastructure policy law will be the focus of a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives this week.

September 26, 2022
Government

FHWA Nominee at Senate EPW This Week

Shailen Bhatt, a veteran transportation manager picked to lead the Federal Highway Administration, will field questions from members of the Environment and Public Works Committee on Sept. 14. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 12, 2022
Government

House Transportation Panel to Debate Truck Parking Bill

Legislation designed to increase parking access for the nation’s truck drivers is scheduled for debate before the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel July 20.

July 19, 2022
Government

Rep. Latta Confident a GOP-led House Would Pass AV Bill

WASHINGTON — Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio signaled his legislation on autonomous vehicle technology would advance if Republicans take over the majority in the House. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 7, 2022
Government

ATA's Spear Testifies on Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, primarily at the nation’s commercial ports, are partly the result of President Joe Biden’s policies. That’s a central theme from senior Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 15, 2021
Government

Secretary Buttigieg Highlights Under-21 Trucker Apprenticeship

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg applauded an apprenticeship program meant to pave the way for commercial drivers between 18 and 20 years old to operate trucks across state lines.

November 8, 2021
Government

US House Infrastructure Vote Possible This Week

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats’ stalled infrastructure agenda appears to be catching its second wind. Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives are signaling the possibility of votes, as early as this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 1, 2021
Government

Will Highway Funding Deadline Spur Bigger Deal?

Federal lawmakers are working on a tight deadline on transportation policy matters as the authorization of a 2015 highway law expires Oct. 31. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 25, 2021
Government

Supply Chains Dominate Secretary Pete’s Schedule

Congress is back at it this week to keep negotiating pieces of infrastructure legislation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 18, 2021