Senators Introduce Coast Guard Policy Bill
Senate Commerce Committee leaders recently introduced a Coast Guard authorizing bill that would dedicate funds for shoreline modernization programs.
Senate Deal Includes EV Tax Credits Sought by Tesla, Toyota
A breakthrough deal between Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin includes the extension of a popular consumer tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles, a big win for EV makers such as General Motors Co., Tesla Inc. and Toyota Motor Co.
Congress Clears Government Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
The House passed a nine-week spending bill to avert a U.S. government shutdown hours before it was set to begin on an 254-175 vote. The legislation passed the Senate earlier Sept. 30 and was signed by President Joe Biden.
Senate Votes to Begin Infrastructure Debate
WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure plan on July 30 with a bipartisan group of senators helping it clear one more hurdle and bracing to see if support can hold during the next few days of debate and efforts to amend it.
Freight Policy Bill on US Senate’s Infrastructure Agenda
WASHINGTON — Policy updates and funding related to federal freight programs are being considered as part of a multitrillion dollar infrastructure bill U.S. Senate leaders plan to weigh next week.
FedEx, UPS Tell Senators of Vaccine Distribution Readiness
Two of the country’s largest freight firms reassured federal lawmakers of their preparedness in helping to deliver COVID-19 vaccines as early as this month.
Senator Slams FAA’s ‘Deliberate’ Attempt to Stymie 737 Max Probe
A Senate committee chairman sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17 for what he alleged were repeated failures to respond to a committee’s investigation into two crashes of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max.
Senate Approves $484 Billion in Additional Coronavirus Aid
The Senate approved a new $484 billion pandemic relief plan with funds for a tapped-out small business aid program, and aid for coronavirus testing and overwhelmed hospitals. A House vote is expected as soon as April 23.
April 21, 2020Transportation Nominees Await Action in Senate
The consideration of senior transportation nominees is among the pending matters before a Republican-led Senate scheduled to resume its legislative agenda April 20.
Senate Confirms Katherine Lemos to Head Chemical Safety Board
The Senate on March 23 confirmed Katherine Lemos to become chairwoman of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.