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

Senate Highway Policy Panel Examines Telework’s Potential

Work from home? The Senate's highway policy committee sees the environmental benefits of it, even after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

House Advances Water Infrastructure Policy Bill

A water infrastructure policy bill that found bipartisan backing was easily advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 29.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Lawmakers Highlight Supply Chain Concerns Amid Pandemic

House lawmakers recently pointed to the need for enhancing the manufacturing environment for products and equipment to avoid future disruptions along supply chains affected during the coronavirus pandemic.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 31, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

House Lawmakers Examine FEMA’s Disaster Response Policies

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted several congressional transportation leaders to examine the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to assist citizens during events that impede access to freight and passenger corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 30, 2020
Government, Business

New COVID-19 Stimulus With Transportation Aid Stuck in Congress

With much of the country looking to Washington for assistance, slow-moving negotiations on the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package have been marked by partisan disagreements.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 28, 2020
Government

Portland on the Mind of US House Transportation Leader Peter DeFazio

The to-do list of the top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat Peter DeFazio, now includes addressing the federal response in his home state of Oregon. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Senators Advance Diesel-Reduction Program

A program meant to improve air quality by reducing diesel emissions was included in the annual defense authorization bill the Senate passed July 23.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 24, 2020
Government

Transportation Funding Bill Set for US House Floor Consideration

Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation and its agencies will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives before the end of July.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 23, 2020
Government, Business

House Lawmakers Push Suspension of 12% Tax on New Trucks, Trailers

A group of lawmakers is calling on House leaders to temporarily suspend an excise tax on new trucks as part of the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus assistance.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 21, 2020
Government

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: 'Clock is Ticking’ on Congressional Agenda

With Congress ready to finish its summer session this month, negotiations on the next round of COVID-19 stimulus have picked up in the Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meanwhile is not impressed with the pace of the talks. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2020