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House Passes Supply Chain Shipping Bill

The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, sponsored by Reps. Dusty Johnson and John Garamendi, was approved on March 21 by a vote of 393 to 24.

April 3, 2024
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US House Passes Water Permitting Bill

Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 26, 2024
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Congress Approves $1.2 Trillion Package of Spending Bills

WASHINGTON — Congress approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills early on March 23 just a few hours after funding for some key federal agencies was set to expire.

March 22, 2024
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FY24 Funding Deal Reached

Congressional leaders announced a deal to fund transportation programs and other federal agencies through fiscal 2024.

February 29, 2024
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House Launches AI Task Force

To assist policy panels with an in-depth understanding of artificial intelligence technology, House leaders recently created a bipartisan task force.

February 26, 2024
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Short-Term Funding Bills Unlikely, Senior Republican Says

As Congress faces a government funding deadline March 1, House Republicans are unlikely to be asked to consider another short-term fix to avert a shutdown.

February 21, 2024
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Congressional Democrats Push Rail Safety Bills

To mark the anniversary of a freight train derailment in Ohio, policymakers renewed calls for approving a legislative response as the industry highlights safety improvements.

February 8, 2024
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House Passes Tax Bill Amid Budget Negotiations

A comprehensive tax measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 31 as congressional leaders continue to negotiate fiscal 2024 transportation funding legislation.

February 1, 2024
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Congress Faces Deadline on Partial Government Funding

Members of Congress returned to Washington this month to face a Jan. 19 partial government funding deadline.

January 11, 2024
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Federal Funding Bill Tops Election-Year Agenda

Budget negotiations will consume the attention of congressional leaders for much of January.

January 2, 2024