The U.S. Senate approved a bill intended to make the Surface Transportation Board more responsive to industry and shipper needs by accelerating and simplifying its review of rate cases.
June 19, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senators Unveil 6-Year Transportation Policy Bill
The leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee introduced a six-year transportation policy measure June 23 that would pave the way for improvements along freight corridors and highway infrastructure projects.
June 23, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senate Confirms Daniel Elliott to Surface Transportation Board Reappointment
The Senate on June 22 easily confirmed the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board.
June 22, 2015Business
House OKs Fiscal 2016 Transport Bill; Includes Several Trucking Provisions
New requirements in the hours-of-service restart study and permitting the use of twin 33-foot trailers were key trucking provisions included in a fiscal 2016 spending bill House lawmakers approved June 9.
June 15, 2015GovernmentBusiness
House OKs Transportation Bill With 33-Foot Trailer, HOS Provisions
The House on June 9 approved spending legislation with key trucking provisions, including one that would permit twin 33-foot trailers on U.S. highways. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill now goes to the Senate.
June 9, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Daniel Elliott Approved by Senate Panel as Surface Transportation Board Nominee
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on May 20 easily approved the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board. The nomination now moves to the full Senate, where consideration is expected after the Memorial Day holiday recess.
May 20, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Manufacturers Group Presses Rep. Paul Ryan for Long-Term Bill
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers called on Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) this week to advance a long-term transportation bill before funding authority for highway programs expires May 31.
April 8, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Sen. Inhofe: ‘We Need to Have At Least’ a Five-Year Transportation Bill
Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the transportation policy-writing Environment and Public Works committee, said he will ask senators to consider a variety of funding proposals to advance a five-year highway bill this year.
January 21, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Rep. Diaz-Balart to Oversee House Transportation Funding Committee in 114th Congress
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) will be the next chairman of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, the full committee’s chairman announced Nov. 20.
November 20, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Elliott Nominated for Second STB Term
Daniel Elliott III, chairman of the Surface Transportation Board, will be nominated by President Obama to serve another term as a member of the rail freight regulatory agency.
November 13, 2014