Policies aimed at expediting the permitting process related to big-ticket infrastructure projects would enhance connectivity along freight and commuter networks, Rep. Sam Graves, the top Republican on the House transportation panel, recently indicated.
February 18, 2020Sam Graves
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Graves via Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Rep. Sam Graves Highlights Push to Streamline Permitting Process
Graves via Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Government
Establishing a fee for vehicles based on miles traveled remains central to Rep. Sam Graves' policy agenda. (Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg News)
House Panel Will Get Highway Bill in ‘Next Couple of Months,’ Rep. Sam Graves Says
Establishing a fee for vehicles based on miles traveled remains central to Rep. Sam Graves' policy agenda. (Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg News)
WASHINGTON — The committee that handles transportation affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives expects to consider a comprehensive highway policy measure in the early part of this year, the panel’s top Republican said Jan. 8.
January 8, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) (Olivier Douliery/Bloomberg News)
T&I Ranking Republican Sam Graves Slams Green New Deal
Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) (Olivier Douliery/Bloomberg News)
Democrats’ Green New Deal manifesto aimed at revolutionizing the country’s transportation system by drastically reducing fuel emissions was described as a fantasy by the top Republican transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.
February 26, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel
Graves agrees with DeFazio's support of the VMT. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Missouri Rep. Sam Graves Consistent in Support of VMT Funding Approach
Graves agrees with DeFazio's support of the VMT. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
When policymakers kick off debate on “pay-fors” for a long-term infrastructure plan, the vehicle-miles-traveled funding approach that seems to be gaining bipartisan support in Congress is expected to play a major role.
January 23, 2019
Government, Business
Graves listens during a roundtable discussion. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
House GOP Names Sam Graves as Ranking Member of Transportation Committee
Graves listens during a roundtable discussion. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
The top authorizer of policy related to highways and transit systems in the U.S. House of Representatives was tapped to serve as the leading Republican on the chamber’s transportation panel when a new Congress convenes in January.
November 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety
Graves listens during a roundtable discussion on emerging trucking technologies. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
House Highways Subpanel Chairman Sam Graves Touts Bipartisanship on Infrastructure Policy
Graves listens during a roundtable discussion on emerging trucking technologies. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
The top Republican authorizer on highways and transit policy in the U.S. House pledged to work alongside Democrats in crafting a long-term measure that would be designed to maintain and modernize the country’s infrastructure system.
November 9, 2018
Government, Business
Graves tells TT's Mulero he is optimistic a deal will be reached on an infrastructure bill. (Office of Rep. Sam Graves)
House Highways Leader Sam Graves Optimistic About Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Passage
Graves tells TT's Mulero he is optimistic a deal will be reached on an infrastructure bill. (Office of Rep. Sam Graves)
WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, among the leading candidates to succeed outgoing Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster next year, said he is optimistic about the chances of advancing a massive infrastructure plan this year.
January 12, 2018
Government, Business
Graves courtesy of ARTBA
Long-Term Highway Funding Fix Achievable Before FAST Act Expires, Says Rep. Sam Graves
Graves courtesy of ARTBA
The chairman of the subcommittee on highways in the House said he is optimistic Congress will agree on a long-term funding fix for infrastructure projects before a highway law expires in 2020.
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