Congress News Updates

Government, Business

Congressional Funding Leaders Eye Fiscal 2024 Bills

Moving on from monthslong negotiations over the nation’s debt ceiling, congressional leaders are turning their attention to the annual budget process on Capitol Hill.

June 7, 2023
Government, Business

House Committee Tackles Workforce, Federal Permitting Issues

Proposals to ensure efficiency along the nation’s supply chains will be considered by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives as congressional budget negotiations continue.

May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

House T&I Chairman Sam Graves Outlines Spring Agenda

Updates to national aviation and pipeline safety policies will dominate the upcoming schedule for the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 19, 2023
Government, Business

House GOP Points to Transportation Record

An update to Federal Highway Administration guidance related to a $1.2 trillion infrastructure law is among key achievements House Republicans are touting.

April 17, 2023
Government, Business

House Lawmakers Highlight Infrastructure in Budget Talks

House lawmakers intend to pursue funding for freight connectivity projects as part of fiscal 2024 budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

April 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Rep. Rick Crawford Talks Truck Parking, IIJA Oversight

The likelihood of Congress advancing parking-centric legislation meant to assist truck drivers in the country is increasing.

April 5, 2023
Government, Business

Senators Split on House-Passed Energy Bill

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the top Republican on the highway policy panel in the U.S. Senate, intends to pursue bipartisan backing for comprehensive energy legislation.

April 4, 2023
Business, Technology

Transportation Stakeholders Highlight Safety, Technology

Stakeholders representing transportation agencies and the private sector reminded federal lawmakers of concerns related to safety and the advancement of emerging technologies.

April 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Congressional Democrats Push Back on GOP’s Energy Agenda

As House Republicans prepare to consider a comprehensive energy proposal, the leader of the U.S. Senate insisted that the legislative package would not advance to the president’s desk.

March 23, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Vote on FAA Nominee Delayed Amid GOP Opposition

A vote on President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration was delayed indefinitely March 22 in the face of an opposition blitz by Republicans, who say the nominee lacks enough experience in aviation to lead the agency, which is under pressure to stem a surge in dangerous close calls between planes.

March 23, 2023