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Government

White House, Congress Look to Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief

The White House and decision-makers on Capitol Hill soon plan to turn their attention to matters of infrastructure and President Joe Biden’s promise to “build back better.” Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 8, 2021
Government

Lawmakers, Stakeholders Spotlight Deficient Bridges, Infrastructure Funding Needs

Federal officials at the transportation committees plan to meet for hearings that examine concerns across the nation’s mobility grid. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 1, 2021
Government

Infrastructure Initiatives Remain a Top Priority for Congress, White House

Infrastructure and transportation policymakers are in the process of preparing legislation on freight, climate, highways and autonomous vehicles. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 16, 2021
Government

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Shares Views on Federal Trucking Policy

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg offers insights into some trucking-related issues. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 8, 2021
Government

US House Transportation Panel Delves Into COVID-19 Concerns

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee scheduled a hearing this week to assess the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the country’s mobility networks, and potential solutions to ongoing problems. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 1, 2021
Government

Transformative Infrastructure Plan Emerges on Biden’s Agenda

Unveiling a multitrillion-dollar economic recovery plan meant as an investment for the country’s infrastructure is on the White House’s to-do list for the coming weeks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 25, 2021
Government

Transportation Nominee Buttigieg Vows to Turn Slogan Into Reality

Pete Buttigieg, Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, has committed to turn the slogan Build Back Better into reality. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 19, 2021
Government

Passing Infrastructure Policies in New Congress

With congressional leaders negotiating a year-end fiscal 2021 funding package that would target transportation agencies, many sectors continue to press for billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 14, 2020
Government

Pelosi, McConnell Negotiate COVID-19 Relief with Transportation Aid

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) recently suggested her team is negotiating with her Senate counterparts on potentially advancing a pandemic measure as early as this month, and transportation would be included. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 7, 2020
Government

Government Funding, COVID-19 Relief on Tap for Congress as Expiration Date Nears

With the federal government’s funding authority set to expire Dec. 11, lawmakers are expected to take up its fiscal 2021 funding legislation as early as next week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 30, 2020