House Passes Supply Chain Shipping Bill
The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, sponsored by Reps. Dusty Johnson and John Garamendi, was approved on March 21 by a vote of 393 to 24.
US House Passes Water Permitting Bill
Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congress Approves $1.2 Trillion Package of Spending Bills
WASHINGTON — Congress approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills early on March 23 just a few hours after funding for some key federal agencies was set to expire.
FY24 Funding Deal Reached
Congressional leaders announced a deal to fund transportation programs and other federal agencies through fiscal 2024.
House Launches AI Task Force
To assist policy panels with an in-depth understanding of artificial intelligence technology, House leaders recently created a bipartisan task force.
Short-Term Funding Bills Unlikely, Senior Republican Says
As Congress faces a government funding deadline March 1, House Republicans are unlikely to be asked to consider another short-term fix to avert a shutdown.
Congressional Democrats Push Rail Safety Bills
To mark the anniversary of a freight train derailment in Ohio, policymakers renewed calls for approving a legislative response as the industry highlights safety improvements.
House Passes Tax Bill Amid Budget Negotiations
A comprehensive tax measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 31 as congressional leaders continue to negotiate fiscal 2024 transportation funding legislation.
Congress Faces Deadline on Partial Government Funding
Members of Congress returned to Washington this month to face a Jan. 19 partial government funding deadline.
Federal Funding Bill Tops Election-Year Agenda
Budget negotiations will consume the attention of congressional leaders for much of January.