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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


GovernmentSafetyFuel

House Panel Advances PIPES Act, Targeting Pipeline Safety

Legislation designed to boost safety and efficiency along pipeline systems to improve supply chain connectivity was approved Dec. 6 by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentSafetyAutonomous

Senate Commerce Committee Approves NTSB Nominee Inman

The Senate Commerce Committee on Dec. 7 advanced the nomination of J. Todd Inman to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board through 2027.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USDOT Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the availability of grants designed to advance big-ticket infrastructure projects along commercial and commuter corridors.

December 5, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

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
Government

Congressional Funding Negotiations Continue in December

After the enactment of a short-term government funding bill, congressional fiscal 2024 budget negotiations are expected to continue through the holidays.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

ATA Criticizes Legislative Proposal on Trucker Compensation

American Trucking Associations is leading opposition to legislation in Congress aiming at recasting how certain commercial drivers are compensated.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Transportation Leaders Urge Passage of Freight Rail Bill

Policymakers are calling on congressional leaders to consider freight safety legislation as the Biden administration enhanced its commitment to supply chain connectivity.

November 29, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Has NDAA on End-of-Year To-Do List

Finalizing a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill is among the legislative items on Congress’ radar before adjourning for the year.

November 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

House Panel Advances I-27 Naming Bill

A freight route in Texas would formally be issued a name under legislation recently advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 21, 2023
Government

Speaker Pledges Republican Unity Amid Budget Negotiations

Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House Republican caucus would unite during government funding negotiations with senators.

November 20, 2023