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Bus Parity and Clarity Act
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Bus Parity and Clarity Act This bill specifies that charter bus service has the same access to tolling rates and roads as public transportation vehicles. Current law applies the same access to tolling rates to public transportation vehicles and over-the-road buses (i.e., buses with an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment) that serve the public. The bill specifies that the same access to rates apply to over-the-road buses in (1) scheduled service (e.g., intercity bus service), and (2) charter service. This applies to charter bus service for tolling for federal-aid highways, bridges, and tunnels; high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and facilities; and the Value Pricing Pilot Program of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Charter service includes transportation provided at the request of a third party for the exclusive use of a bus for a negotiated price (e.g., for a wedding or corporate event); or to the public for events or functions that occur on an irregular basis or for a limited duration, and a premium fare is charged or third party pays for the service (e.g., providing shuttle service for a public event). In addition, the FHWA must annually publish on a publicly available website a unified database containing the rates, terms, and conditions of each toll facility covered under these provisions.
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Filing registrants (3)
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $51,969 · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Sources: Congress.gov
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Motorcoach safety and regulatory issues; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; H.R. 2526 - Toll Parity and Clarity Act; Charter service regulation; federal minimum insurance requirements; H.R.5688 - Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act; H.R.7429/S.3807 - Mirandas Law; H.R.7263 - Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.10269 - Stop Auto Fraud Act; H.R.2662/S.5058 - Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139. Forward facing visibility requirements for motorcoaches. FMCSA English-language proficiency out-of-service enforcement proposal (August 2026 NPRM) FMCSA Beyond Compliance program (FAST Act 5222); development of a meaningful pilot Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act (H.R. 9317) BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870); surface transportation reauthorization, including forward visibility, passenger CDL workforce parity, rural intercity bus service (49 U.S.C. 5311(f)), charter rule, anti-chameleon carriers and mega-event transportation
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
Motorcoach safety and regulatory issues; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; H.R. 2526 - Toll Parity and Clarity Act; Charter service regulation; federal minimum insurance requirements; H.R.5688 - Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act; H.R.7429/S.3807 - Mirandas Law; H.R.7263 - Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $51,797 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $52,854 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
Motorcoach safety and regulatory issues; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; H.R. 2526 - Toll Parity and Clarity Act; Charter service regulation; federal minimum insurance requirements; H.R.5688 - Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act; H.R.7429/S.3807 - Mirandas Law
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $48,838 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Motorcoach safety and regulatory issues; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; H.R. 2526 - Toll Parity and Clarity Act; Charter service regulation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $48,708 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2025 · third_quarter · Transportation
Motorcoach safety and regulatory issues; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; H.R. 2526 - Toll Parity and Clarity Act; Charter service regulation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $48,496 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2025 · second_quarter · Transportation
Motorcoach safety and regulatory issues; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; H.R. 2526 - Toll Parity and Clarity Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR2526
Client expense: $49,690 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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