Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government

In Trump Era, GOP Cites Partisan Politics at Traditionally Bipartisan Panel

Partisan politics have disrupted the once bipartisan atmosphere of the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to Republicans on that committee. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 2, 2019
Government

US Senate Confirms Kramer as CFO at USDOT

The U.S. Senate on Nov. 21 easily confirmed John Kramer to become chief financial officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 27, 2019
Government, Business

Congress Faces New Deadline Amid Calls for Major Highway Legislation

Congressional leaders in Washington again have packed the final weeks of the year with major legislative items as the top transportation policymakers in the U.S. Senate urge passage of comprehensive highway legislation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 26, 2019
Government, Safety

House Transportation Chairman Peter DeFazio Again Touts Infrastructure Resiliency

Policy pertaining to severe weather-resilient infrastructure continues to be a priority for a top transportation lawmaker as he crafts comprehensive highway legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 25, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

US House Transportation Committee Advances Pipeline Safety Bill

Legislation that aims to enhance safety across pipeline systems, as well as tackle concerns related to climate change, recently was advanced by a panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 25, 2019
Government, Business

Uncertainty Over USMCA House Vote This Year Prompts Republican Backlash

Inaction on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico has been met with sharp criticism from Republican leaders on Capitol Hill, as well as President Donald Trump.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 22, 2019
Government, Business

Trump Signs Bill to Extend Government Funding

Agencies at the U.S. Department of Transportation and throughout the federal government will continue to operate through Dec. 20 after President Donald Trump signed a monthlong funding bill the Senate passed Nov. 21.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Congressional Policymakers Drafting Autonomous Vehicles Bill

WASHINGTON — Long-awaited legislation that would set a federal regulatory framework for automated vehicles is being drafted by transportation leaders in Congress, the chairman of the Senate panel with jurisdiction over freight affairs confirmed Nov. 20.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 20, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Automation Debate Across Trucking Industry Lingers, Lawmakers Say

WASHINGTON — Federal policymakers seek to reassure truckers about their future in the labor force as they acknowledge the need to adapt to a new landscape amid advancements in automation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 20, 2019
Government

Joe Biden Has $1.3 Trillion Plan for Our Infrastructure

Joe Biden made national headlines when he described New York's LaGuardia Airport as a “Third World” facility. Now, the former vice president turned 2020 presidential aspirant has announced a 10-year, $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 18, 2019