capitol agenda News Updates

Government

Trucking Policy to Dominate US Senate Hearing Feb. 4

Transportation stakeholders, including ATA President Chris Spear, addressed their industry concerns to senators on the Commerce Committee Feb. 4. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 3, 2020
Government

Infrastructure Week Spotlight Shines on Nancy Pelosi

House Democrats appear determined to advance a highway measure. That would include the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee looking into funding measures. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 28, 2020
Government

Trucking Recognizes Efforts on Capitol Hill to Combat Human Trafficking

Several members of Congress were honored recently by Trucking Cares Foundation for their efforts in fighting human trafficking. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 21, 2020
Government

Dwindling Highway Trust Fund? Not if Mayor Pete Has His Way

South Bend, Ind., former mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's infrastructure proposal includes a $165 billion infusion into the Highway Trust Fund. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 13, 2020
Government

Missing From Trumps Twitter Feed Lately: Infrastructure Details

The president's tweets in recent months have lacked updates on rebuilding the nation's roads and bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 6, 2020
Government

Its Finals Week on Capitol Hill

For a great number of college students in this country the dreaded finals week is finally over, clearing the way for trips back home to catch up with family and friends for holidays. In much the same way, lawmakers in Washington have a version of finals week to deal with. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 16, 2019
Government

By Washington Standards, Infrastructure Had a Moment in 2019

Despite the attention-grabbing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, the Environment and Public Works Committee in the U.S. Senate managed to advance a five-year highway reauthorization measure this summer. It was a modest step forward for policymakers, even though a long-term funding fix for highway programs was left unresolved. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 9, 2019
Government

In Trump Era, GOP Cites Partisan Politics at Traditionally Bipartisan Panel

Partisan politics have disrupted the once bipartisan atmosphere of the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to Republicans on that committee. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 2, 2019
Government

Joe Biden Has $1.3 Trillion Plan for Our Infrastructure

Joe Biden made national headlines when he described New York's LaGuardia Airport as a Third World facility. Now, the former vice president turned 2020 presidential aspirant has announced a 10-year, $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 18, 2019
Government

Amid Congressional Inaction on Highway Policy, USDOT Announces Infrastructure Grants

An impeachment inquiry in the U.S. House of Representatives and pressure to advance legislation to fund the federal government in fiscal 2020 are dominating the congressional agenda and shrinking the conversation about infrastructure policy. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 12, 2019