Congress News Updates

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Watch: ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials

Essential transportation workers could soon face fewer fees and redundant screenings, thanks to new legislation backed by American Trucking Associations and a coalition of more than 150 supply chain organizations.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business

House Passes Bill to Ease Veterans’ Path to Trucking Jobs

The bill would ease veterans’ ability to use GI Bill benefits to pursue commercial driving careers.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials

The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

House Passes GOP-Led Electric Vehicle Bill

The recent passage of legislation specific to EVs in the House is the latest effort from congressional Republicans pushing back on the Biden administration’s transportation agenda.

September 13, 2024
Government

Congressional Leaders Work to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown

Congressional leaders kicked off negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown.

September 12, 2024
Government

Congress Returns to Finalize Fiscal 2025 Bills

Members of Congress return to Washington this month tasked with finalizing fiscal 2025 measures designed to avert a government shutdown this fall.

September 5, 2024
Government

Fiscal 2025 Bills on Congress’ Fall Calendar

When senators return to Washington from their August recess, passing fiscal 2025 legislation will headline the chamber’s agenda, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

August 6, 2024
Government, Safety

US Lawmakers Push for Safer Roads as Recess Begins

Before leaving Washington for their August recess, congressional transportation leaders renewed calls for improving safety along the country’s mobility corridors.

July 30, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback

Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration’s promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

June 13, 2024
Government, Business

House Passes FY25 Funding Bill for Veterans, Military

The House Republican caucus is pressing for passage of fiscal 2025 funding bills to avert the long-term threat of a shutdown and clear the legislative calendar prior to the November elections.

June 6, 2024