On March 14, the U.S. Congress passed a continuing resolution, funding the U.S. government through Sept. 30. The bill, HR 1968, extended current funding levels and avoided the potential government shutdown.
Legislative Updates
U.S. Government Shutdown Possible, FMCSA Unimpacted
The U.S. Senate has been unable to pass funding legislation for the current fiscal year. HR 1968 was approved on March 11 by the House of Representatives.
CVSA Submits Comments on Roadway Safety to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
On Feb. 26, CVSA submitted comments for the record of the Feb. 12 U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit’s hearing, “America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety.”
Secretary of Transportation-Designate Sean Duffy Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing
On Jan. 15, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a confirmation hearing to vet Secretary of Transportation-designate Sean Duffy.