The bill would favor a market-based approach by setting up the independent body charged with building a stockpile of critical minerals, stabilizing prices and encouraging production.
January 15, 2026Congress News Updates
Senate Panel Postpones Hearing With Detroit Carmaker CEOs
The delay from Jan. 14 comes after Ford made objections to the hearing's subject matter, invite list and scheduling.聽 It was set to take place on the industry and press day of the Detroit Auto Show.
January 7, 2026Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking
"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.
January 6, 2026Senate Confirms MARAD, Coast Guard Leaders
鈥淲e have done hard things before. With this committee鈥檚 guidance, and in partnership with labor and industry, we can do them again," Maritime Administrator Stephen Carmel told senators.
December 23, 2025Senior Republicans Oppose Trump鈥檚 Cannabis Order
A group of House Republicans is urging President Trump to think twice about reclassifying marijuana as a less severe drug, pointing to potential harm to the nation鈥檚 children and young adults.
December 22, 2025House Passes Plan to Fast-Track Infrastructure Projects
Republicans鈥 plan to fast-track federal approvals of power plants, pipelines and other energy and infrastructure projects passed the House on Dec. 18, sending the measure to the Senate.
December 18, 2025Senators Say NDAA Would Roll Back Air Safety Reforms
Senators are pushing for changes to the NDAA after crash investigators warned the legislation would undo聽key safety reforms聽stemming from a collision聽between an airliner and Army helicopter.
December 12, 2025Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees
The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary鈥檚 office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.
December 10, 2025Fiscal 2026 Funding Bill Stuck in Congressional Negotiations
With less than a month before the end of the calendar year, congressional leaders have not announced a path forward for approving a fiscal 2026 transportation funding measure.
December 4, 2025Nvidia鈥檚 Lobbying Pays Off in AI Export Fight
The so-called GAIN AI Act would require chipmakers to give American customers first dibs on their powerful AI chips before selling in China and other arms-embargoed countries.
December 3, 2025