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.

A nominee for a senior policy post at the U.S. Department of Transportation was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate while other DOT nominees await votes before the full chamber or in committee.

Mayors representing the country’s major cities are calling on members of Congress and the White House to approve big-picture policies meant to fund infrastructure projects for several years.

Long-term funding for highway programs, greater focus on severe-weather resilience and enhancing resources for electric vehicle charging infrastructure are policy priorities for the association that represents the country’s state transportation agencies.

A new bill from U.S. House lawmakers meant to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2022 would back an operational budget increase for federal trucking safety programs and ensure the distribution of infrastructure grants around the country.

A highway policy bill that promotes safety programs and severe-weather infrastructure resilience are key priorities for the group representing the nation’s state departments of transportation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

President Joe Biden pressed Congress to legislate on the infrastructure policy aspects of his domestic agenda as lawmakers return to Washington from their July 4 recess.

A multiyear highway policy bill recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives would fund a comprehensive truck parking initiative, and pave the way for the adoption of other freight-centric programs.

Legislation that would update the country’s highway and wastewater policies was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 1, an effort by congressional Democrats to advance President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar infrastructure agenda.

Legislation designed to update the country’s surface transportation policies is scheduled for floor consideration this week, likely today or Wednesday, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.