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House Votes to Overturn California Ban on Gasoline Cars

The U.S. House voted 246-164 to roll back an EPA authorization issued under former President Joe Biden, which let California ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035.

May 1, 2025
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House Eyes New Vehicle Fees to Boost Highway Trust Fund

If successful, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) explained, these new user fees would represent the first new funding streams into the Highway Trust Fund in more than 30 years.

April 29, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Senates Spring Agenda Includes DOT Nominees

Committees with jurisdiction are expected to schedule hearings as early as this spring on the nominations of officials picked to lead the FMCSA and FHWA.

April 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Policymakers in Congress Introduce Cargo Theft Bill

Legislation designed to respond to industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft was recently introduced on Capitol Hill.

April 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers

A bill that would guarantee truckers on their routes have access to restrooms was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 7, 2025
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House Pursues Repeal of Federal Excise Tax

Legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 31, 2025
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Trump Budget, Tax Bill on Congress Spring Agenda

Ahead of the Easter recess, consideration of Trump administration nominees and a comprehensive budget and tax bill will dominate the Senates agenda.

March 27, 2025
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Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trumps Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trumps budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
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Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers

Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 18, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Debates Partisan Funding Bills

Congressional leaders seeking to avert a shutdown of most federal agencies remained locked in debate about short-term legislation days before a key deadline.

March 13, 2025