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Congressional leaders kicked off negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown.

Members of Congress return to Washington this month tasked with finalizing fiscal 2025 measures designed to avert a government shutdown this fall.

When senators return to Washington from their August recess, passing fiscal 2025 legislation will headline the chamber’s agenda, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Before leaving Washington for their August recess, congressional transportation leaders renewed calls for improving safety along the country’s mobility corridors.

Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration’s promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

The House Republican caucus is pressing for passage of fiscal 2025 funding bills to avert the long-term threat of a shutdown and clear the legislative calendar prior to the November elections.

Legislation updating the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act was recently passed in the U.S. Senate.

WASHINGTON — A House panel this month will review concerns associated with efforts at the Port of Baltimore, where crews will eventually rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, sponsored by Reps. Dusty Johnson and John Garamendi, was approved on March 21 by a vote of 393 to 24.

Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.