Policymakers Push Safety Focus as IIJA Turns 2
Capitol Agenda: WASHINGTON — Happy birthday to the bipartisan infrastructure law. The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act turns 2 on Nov. 15.
Transportation Funding Debate Set to Go to House Floor
Capitol Agenda: A fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, which proposes budget reductions for certain rail and transit operations, is expected on the House floor this week.
New Speaker Johnson Faces Array of Pressing Issues
Capitol Agenda: New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has myriad pressing issues in front of him. "I will ensure the House delivers results and inspires change for the American people," he says.
Truck Parking Ranks High on ATRI’s 2023 List
Capitol Agenda: Truck parking ranked second behind the economy on the American Transportation Research Institute's recently unveiled annual list of key industry issues.
House Speaker Campaign Continues With Jordan’s Candidacy
Capitol Agenda: Fiscal conservative, animated debater, Judiciary Committee chairman: Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan could become the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Shutdown Averted: Congress Approves Nov. 17 Funding Fix
Capitol Agenda: Before Congress cleared for the president a temporary funding bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made the case for keeping the government operating.
Congressional Leaders Working to Avert Shutdown
WASHINGTON — When the clock strikes midnight Oct. 1, the federal government is bound to experience a partial shutdown if Congress doesn’t sign off on legislation that would do otherwise.
House GOP to Evaluate Buttigieg’s Record Sept. 20
Capitol Agenda: Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel on Sept. 20 will question Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on projects related to IIJA funding.
House Committee Considers Fiscal 2024 Bill
The transportation funding committee in the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a fiscal 2024 transportation bill July 18.
Truck Parking in the Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Capitol Agenda: The transportation panel in the House of Representatives is tackling the truck parking issue this week.