capitol agenda News Updates

Government

Buttigieg Celebrates Local Transportation Projects

Capitol Agenda: On March 13, President Joe Biden announced $3.3 billion for a program designed to reconnect aspects of cities and towns, from roadways to sidewalks.

March 18, 2024
Government

Biden Enacts Fiscal 2024 DOT Bill

Capitol Agenda: President Joe Biden over the weekend signed into law legislation to keep the Department of Transportation and other agencies operating through the current fiscal year.

March 11, 2024
Government

House T&I Outlines FY25 Agenda

Capitol Agenda: The transportation committee in the House of Representatives recently approved a road map for achieving policy initiatives over the coming months. 

March 4, 2024
Government

Equity Guides Initiatives at USDOT

Capitol Agenda: The Biden administration is pursuing equity strategies as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s labyrinthine implementation.

February 26, 2024
Government

WRDA, Biden Administration Oversight Priorities for T&I

Capitol Agenda: A policy update to the nation's network of waterways and oversight of White House climate policies are on the upcoming schedule for the House  transportation panel.

February 12, 2024
Government

USDOT Highlights Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign

Capitol Agenda: Anti-human trafficking efforts promoted by stakeholders across the different modes were recently highlighted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

February 5, 2024
Government

More Than a Weak Week: Biden Touts ‘Infrastructure Decade’

President Joe Biden, seeking another four years in office, stopped by the Badger State recently to tout his infrastructure bona fides. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. 

January 29, 2024

Liberties Tied to Safe, Secure Transit System, Buttigieg Says

Philosophers throughout time have asked, "What is the meaning of life?" Last week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a turn at tackling the big question.

January 22, 2024
Government

FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson Set to Appear Before House Panel

Capitol Agenda: The Republican leadership on the House transportation committee will get an update on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Dec. 13.

December 11, 2023
Government, Business

To Strengthen Freight Connectivity, DOT Goes With the FLOW

Capitol Agenda: The Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works program will unite public and private stakeholders to enable a more resilient freight network. 

December 4, 2023