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

Speaker Pelosi Pushes Fiscal 2023 Funding Bill in Lame Duck Session

Before wrapping up her tenure as leader of the House Democratic caucus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged colleagues to advance a multibill package to keep the government running for most of next year. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 5, 2022
Government, Business, Breaking News

Senate Passes Measure to Avoid Rail Strike

Moving quickly to help avert a rail workers strike that would have cost the national economy an estimated $2 billion per day, the U.S. Senate on Dec. 1 advanced a tentative labor agreement between railroads and their employees.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 1, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Introduce Truck Parking Bill

Legislation meant to improve parking access for truck drivers nationwide was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Dec. 1.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 1, 2022
Government

Sen. Chuck Schumer Urges Colleagues to Approve Fiscal 2023 Funding Bill

During the busy post-election lame duck session of Congress, the top Democrat in the U.S. Senate called on colleagues to approve fiscal 2023 funding legislation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 1, 2022
Government

IIJA’s Implementation Raises Concerns, Draws Praise at Senate EPW

More than a year after a $1 trillion infrastructure law was enacted, the Republican leader on the U.S. Senate highway policy panel revisited her concerns related to funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

House Passes Rail Deal, Senate to Schedule Vote

To avert a railroad strike projected to cost the economy $2 billion daily, the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 30 passed a bill outlining a labor agreement between rail carriers and workers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2022
Government, Safety

Buttigieg Touts Safety Progress After IIJA Enactment

To mark the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law, the nation’s top transportation officer pointed to progress in implementing safety provisions linked to freight and commuter corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 22, 2022
Safety

Senate Panel Schedules FHWA Nominee Vote

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the agency on highway policy will be considered by a Senate panel this month.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Senate Bill Targets Catalytic Converters

Legislation targeting the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2022
Government, Business

Congress Eyes FY23 Spending Deal in Lame Duck Session

For Democrats in control of both chambers of Congress through the end of the year, finalizing fiscal 2023 government funding legislation is a top priority during their post-election lame duck session.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 17, 2022