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Bus Parity and Clarity Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
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.
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AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
FY26 DHS appropriations: Fund the DHS Bus Security Grant Program at $2 million in FY26 appropriations
H.R. 5262/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 6128/ S. 3220 -Visit USA Act. Legislation to fully restore Brand USA funding
Source: Senate LDA
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
Bus Parity and Clarity Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
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.
Bank Competition Modernization Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 5262/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 6128/ S. 3220 -Visit USA Act. Legislation to fully restore Brand USA funding
H.R. 5262/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 6128/ S. 3220 -Visit USA Act. Legislation to fully restore Brand USA funding
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
Great American Outdoors Act 250
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors EPA proposal concerning diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducements and engine derates H.R. 9250 -Great American Outdoors Act 250. 5 year reauthorization and extension of the Legacy Restoration Fund
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
H.R. 5262/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 6128/ S. 3220 -Visit USA Act. Legislation to fully restore Brand USA funding
H.R. 5262/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 6128/ S. 3220 -Visit USA Act. Legislation to fully restore Brand USA funding
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles, including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators
Saving Students with Software Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Saving Students with Software Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Saving Students with Software Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Saving Students with Software Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles, including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act
Client: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
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
Remove imposition of new tariffs on motorcoaches and components United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement- 6 year reauthorization Section 232. 10% tax on steel and aluminum
NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors EPA proposal concerning diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducements and engine derates H.R. 9250 -Great American Outdoors Act 250. 5 year reauthorization and extension of the Legacy Restoration Fund
Commercial vehicle engine idling emissions: Disallow states and municipalities from implementing CMV engine idling restrictions less than 15 minutes for motorcoaches.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors
IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, Steel and aluminum 232 tariffs, removal of US-content value from total custom value for 232 tariffs: Remove imposition of new tariffs on motorcoaches and components
Commercial vehicle engine idling emissions: Disallow states and municipalities from implementing CMV engine idling restrictions less than 15 minutes for motorcoaches.
FY26 DHS appropriations: Fund the DHS Bus Security Grant Program at $2 million in FY26 appropriations
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
FY26 DHS appropriations: Fund the DHS Bus Security Grant Program at $2 million in FY26 appropriations
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.
IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, Steel and aluminum 232 tariffs, removal of US-content value from total custom value for 232 tariffs: Remove imposition of new tariffs on motorcoaches and components
Commercial vehicle engine idling emissions: Disallow states and municipalities from implementing CMV engine idling restrictions less than 15 minutes for motorcoaches.
NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators
Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, FY 26, and the award process for FY 2025 funding. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Reviewing/responding to the National Parks Service intiative for an online commercial use authorization (CUA) registration system; responding to efforts to add language to Interior appropriations bill regarding study on dynamic pricing for NPS units with reservation systems. Monitoring fee proposals for CUAs; proposal to increase fees for NPS international visitors
Monitoring the annual appropriations process; advocating for continued funding of the Over-the-Road Bus security assistance program under the Homeland Security appropriations bill; monitoring and advocacy related to appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (FY 25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill); and monitoring and advocacy related to the Interior appropriations bill
Monitoring legislative activity regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act, in relation to exemption language, and overtime salary thresholds; tracking DOL regulatory matters related to overtime pay, report filing; the NLRB's new regulations on joint employer status and union elections. Monitor and engagement on OSHA proposed heat standard
Monitoring legislative activity, generally, for matters that affect small business entities; tracking Dept. of Labor regulations addressing overtime pay thresholds and heat standards; Dept. of Treasury's FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act regulation on beneficial ownership reporting
Monitoring policy and grant programs administered jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, related to electric vehicles and infrastructure; implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in connection with highway programs that impact commercial motor vehicles operations; monitoring the New York City congestion pricing initiative under the FHWA Value Pricing Pilot program; monitoring the establishment federal system funding alternative advisory board; engaging in response to the FHWA regulation concerning GHG emissions performance measures
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; engine emissions and standards regulatory actions pertaining to heavy-duty vehicles; programs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affecting commercial vehicles and/or operations; rule-makings concerning NOx and GHG Phase 3, and related activities with the California Air Resources Board; commercial vehicle engine idling rules
trade policy, public lands access
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Reviewing/responding to the National Parks Service intiative for an online commercial use authorization (CUA) registration system; responding to efforts to add language to Interior appropriations bill regarding study on dynamic pricing for NPS units with reservation systems. Monitoring fee proposals for CUAs; proposal to increase fees for NPS international visitors
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators
Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, FY 26, and the award process for FY 2025 funding. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Monitoring the annual appropriations process; advocating for continued funding of the Over-the-Road Bus security assistance program under the Homeland Security appropriations bill; monitoring and advocacy related to appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (FY 25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill); and monitoring and advocacy related to the Interior appropriations bill
Monitoring legislative activity regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act, in relation to exemption language, and overtime salary thresholds; tracking DOL regulatory matters related to overtime pay, report filing; the NLRB's new regulations on joint employer status and union elections. Monitor and engagement on OSHA proposed heat standard
Monitoring legislative activity, generally, for matters that affect small business entities; tracking Dept. of Labor regulations addressing overtime pay thresholds and heat standards; Dept. of Treasury's FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act regulation on beneficial ownership reporting
Monitoring policy and grant programs administered jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, related to electric vehicles and infrastructure; implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in connection with highway programs that impact commercial motor vehicles operations; monitoring the New York City congestion pricing initiative under the FHWA Value Pricing Pilot program; monitoring the establishment federal system funding alternative advisory board; engaging in response to the FHWA regulation concerning GHG emissions performance measures
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; engine emissions and standards regulatory actions pertaining to heavy-duty vehicles; programs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affecting commercial vehicles and/or operations; rule-makings concerning NOx and GHG Phase 3, and related activities with the California Air Resources Board; commercial vehicle engine idling rules
trade policy, public lands access
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions
Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, FY 25, and the award process for FY 2024 funding. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, FY 25, and the award process for FY 2024 funding. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles, including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Reviewing/responding to the National Parks Service intiative for an online commercial use authorization (CUA) registration system; responding to efforts to add language to Interior appropriations bill regarding study on dynamic pricing for NPS units with reservation systems. Monitoring fee proposals for CUAs
Monitoring the annual appropriations process; advocating for continued funding of the Over-the-Road Bus security assistance program under the Homeland Security appropriations bill; monitoring and advocacy related to appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (FY 25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill); and monitoring and advocacy related to the Interior appropriations bill
Monitoring legislative activity regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act, in relation to exemption language, and overtime salary thresholds; tracking DOL regulatory matters related to overtime pay, report filing; the NLRB's new regulations on joint employer status and union elections. Monitor and engagement on OSHA proposed heat standard
Monitoring legislative activity, generally, for matters that affect small business entities; tracking Dept. of Labor regulations addressing overtime pay thresholds and heat standards; Dept. of Treasury's FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act regulation on beneficial ownership reporting
Monitoring policy and grant programs administered jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, related to electric vehicles and infrastructure; implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in connection with highway programs that impact commercial motor vehicles operations; monitoring the New York City congestion pricing initiative under the FHWA Value Pricing Pilot program; monitoring the establishment federal system funding alternative advisory board; engaging in response to the FHWA regulation concerning GHG emissions performance measures
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; engine emissions and standards regulatory actions pertaining to heavy-duty vehicles; programs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affecting commercial vehicles and/or operations; rule-makings concerning NOx and GHG Phase 3, and related activities with the California Air Resources Board
trade policy, public lands access
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax
Reviewing/responding to the National Parks Service intiative for an online commercial use authorization (CUA) registration system; responding to efforts to add language to Interior appropriations bill regarding study on dynamic pricing for NPS units with reservation systems. Monitoring fee proposals for CUAs
Monitoring the annual appropriations process; advocating for continued funding of the Over-the-Road Bus security assistance program under the Homeland Security appropriations bill; monitoring and advocacy related to appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (FY 25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill); and monitoring and advocacy related to the Interior appropriations bill
Monitoring legislative activity regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act, in relation to exemption language, and overtime salary thresholds; tracking DOL regulatory matters related to overtime pay, report filing; the NLRB's new regulations on joint employer status and union elections. Monitor and engagement on OSHA proposed heat standard
Monitoring legislative activity, generally, for matters that affect small business entities; tracking Dept. of Labor regulations addressing overtime pay thresholds and heat standards; Dept. of Treasury's FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act regulation on beneficial ownership reporting
Monitoring policy and grant programs administered jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, related to electric vehicles and infrastructure; implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in connection with highway programs that impact commercial motor vehicles operations; monitoring the New York City congestion pricing initiative under the FHWA Value Pricing Pilot program; monitoring the establishment federal system funding alternative advisory board; engaging in response to the FHWA regulation concerning GHG emissions performance measures
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; engine emissions and standards regulatory actions pertaining to heavy-duty vehicles; programs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affecting commercial vehicles and/or operations; rule-makings concerning NOx and GHG Phase 3, and related activities with the California Air Resources Board
trade policy, public lands access
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)