Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics, focusing on Congress and national policy. He writes the Capitol Agenda column and leads coverage of elections.


Government, Business

To Strengthen Freight Connectivity, DOT Goes With the FLOW

Capitol Agenda: The Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works program will unite public and private stakeholders to enable a more resilient freight network. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 4, 2023
Government

Congressional Funding Negotiations Continue in December

After the enactment of a short-term government funding bill, congressional fiscal 2024 budget negotiations are expected to continue through the holidays.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2023
Government, Business

ATA Criticizes Legislative Proposal on Trucker Compensation

American Trucking Associations is leading opposition to legislation in Congress aiming at recasting how certain commercial drivers are compensated.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Transportation Leaders Urge Passage of Freight Rail Bill

Policymakers are calling on congressional leaders to consider freight safety legislation as the Biden administration enhanced its commitment to supply chain connectivity.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 29, 2023
Government, Business

Congress Has NDAA on End-of-Year To-Do List

Finalizing a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill is among the legislative items on Congress’ radar before adjourning for the year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 28, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

House Panel Advances I-27 Naming Bill

A freight route in Texas would formally be issued a name under legislation recently advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2023
Government

Speaker Pledges Republican Unity Amid Budget Negotiations

Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House Republican caucus would unite during government funding negotiations with senators.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 20, 2023
Government, Safety

Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s two-year anniversary is an opportunity to revisit several safety concerns, two senior Democratic senators recently said.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 16, 2023
Government, Business

Congress Approves Short-Term Bill, Averts Shutdown

Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary funding package that pushes a fight over the budget into the new year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 16, 2023
Government

Policymakers Push Safety Focus as IIJA Turns 2

Capitol Agenda: WASHINGTON — Happy birthday to the bipartisan infrastructure law. The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act turns 2 on Nov. 15.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 13, 2023