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ATA鈥檚 Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech

At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.

July 23, 2025
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Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses

The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.

July 15, 2025
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Senators Avoid EV, Hybrid Fees in Their Version of Budget Bill

The U.S. Senate鈥檚 tax-writing panel in June put its official stamp on the chamber鈥檚 upcoming budget bill, which will notably not include a fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.

June 24, 2025
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Senate Makes Commercial Transportation Policy a Priority

Committees in the GOP-led Senate took aim at commercial transportation and emissions policies as they seek to finalize their response to the House-passed procedural budget package.

June 12, 2025
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Senate Decision Could Affect Billions in Hydrogen Deals

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for hydrogen production that would be scrapped under the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House, key Republicans said.

June 10, 2025
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Senate GOP Prepares New Draft of Trump鈥檚 Tax Plan

Senate Republicans intend to propose revised tax and health care provisions to President Donald Trump鈥檚 $3 trillion signature economic package, shrugging off criticism by Elon Musk.

June 9, 2025
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Pete Buttigieg Says He Won't Run for Senate, Governor

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan聽or run for governor, a move that leaves the door open for a possible presidential run.

March 13, 2025
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US Senate Confirms Nominations of Bradbury, Chavez-DeRemer

The Senate on March 11 confirmed Steven Bradbury as deputy secretary of DOT and on March 10 confirmed the nomination of former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Labor Department.

March 12, 2025
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Senate Transportation Committee Eyes Next Highway Bill

A policy update of the nation鈥檚 highway network is guiding the legislative agenda for the Senate鈥檚 transportation committee, that panel鈥檚 leader affirmed Feb. 26.

February 26, 2025
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Senate Committee Examines Federal Permitting Rules

Senate Republicans on the transportation committee explored strategies for streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and mobility corridors.

February 19, 2025