Legislative Updates

The U.S. Congress has not passed funding legislation for the new fiscal year, beginning today, Oct. 1, and has shut down due to a lapse of appropriations.

On July 30, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held an executive session to vote on the advancement of several nominations for positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

On July 29, CVSA submitted comments for the record of the July 22 U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety hearing, “Shifting Gears: Issues Impacting the Trucking and Commercial Bus Industries in the U.S.”

On April 9, CVSA submitted comments for the record of the March 26 U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing, “America Builds: How Trucking Supports American Communities.”

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.

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.

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.”

On Jan. 15, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a confirmation hearing to vet Secretary of Transportation-designate Sean Duffy.