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Support for Great American Outdoors Act. Support H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025. Commented on ESA regulatory reforms.
Support for Great American Outdoors Act Support H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025
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Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits. Commented on beneficial reuse of coal combustion residuals in construction products.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
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Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles and the electric vehicle fee included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Support for business tax measures including bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, and accelerated depreciation for factories.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Urged support for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including the Airport Improvement Program.
Urged support for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including the Airport Improvement Program
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2025 appropriations bills. Urged support for HR 5779 and S 3262, the Fiscal Commission Act and Fiscal Stability Act
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2024 appropriations bills. Urged Congress to pass a CR, in lieu of a government shutdown, while work on FY24 bills continues. Urged support for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Urged support for HR 5779 and S 3262, the Fiscal Commission Act and Fiscal Stability Act
Support for HR 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including a Vehicle Miles Traveled Pilot Program and cost allocation study.
Support for HR 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including a Vehicle Miles Traveled Pilot Program and cost allocation study.
Urged support for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including the Airport Improvement Program
Urged support for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including the Airport Improvement Program.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2025 appropriations bills. Urged support for HR 5779 and S 3262, the Fiscal Commission Act and Fiscal Stability Act
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2024 appropriations bills. Urged Congress to pass a CR, in lieu of a government shutdown, while work on FY24 bills continues. Urged support for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Urged support for HR 5779 and S 3262, the Fiscal Commission Act and Fiscal Stability Act
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Supported the Passage of H.J. Res 27, a resolution that would disapprove the revised definition of Waters of the United States in both the House and Senate. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
Urged increased support for the Federal Aviation reauthorization legislation. Supported H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
Urged increased support for Airport Improvement Program funds in federal aviation reauthorization legislation. Supported H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA supported S.J. Res 23 which rescinds FWS rule to modify critical habitat process
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA opposed Executive Order (EO) 14063, which requires project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million. ARTBA supported S. 403/H.R. 1284, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would prevent federal agencies from requiring PLAs. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA urged Congress to pass the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a COVID relief package in the Senate. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a stopgap spending package. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects. ARTBA urged support for transportation programs in the FY 2023 omnibus appropriations bill.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a stopgap spending package. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA urged Congress to pass the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. ARTBA supported the addition of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 to the FY 2022 omnibus appropriations bill. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects. ARTBA asked the Department of Treasury to clarify that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds may be used to mitigate the impact of supply chain delays and shortages. ARTBA urged House and Senate appropriators to retain language ensuring "local hire" requirements for transportation projects do not lead to detrimental impacts on competition, price or safety.
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Opposed the following provisions of H.R. 7900 (the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023): Sec. 809 - giving Department of Defense preference to contractors with union agreements, Sec. 5187 - initiating debarment proceedings for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, Sec. 868 - prohibiting the Department of Defense from entering into contracts with employers who have violated the National Labor Relations Act, and Sec. 2809B promoting local hire programs. ARTBA also opposed changes to the federal contracting and debarment system prior to recommendations from a forthcoming report from the the Acquisition Innovation Research Center.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA urged Congress to pass the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a COVID relief package in the Senate. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a stopgap spending package. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects. ARTBA urged support for transportation programs in the FY 2023 omnibus appropriations bill.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a stopgap spending package. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA urged Congress to pass the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. ARTBA supported the addition of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 to the FY 2022 omnibus appropriations bill. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects. ARTBA asked the Department of Treasury to clarify that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds may be used to mitigate the impact of supply chain delays and shortages. ARTBA urged House and Senate appropriators to retain language ensuring "local hire" requirements for transportation projects do not lead to detrimental impacts on competition, price or safety.
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA opposed Executive Order (EO) 14063, which requires project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million. ARTBA supported S. 403/H.R. 1284, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would prevent federal agencies from requiring PLAs. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA also signed a coalition letter to House and Senate staff outlining priorities for surface transportation legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed Amendments 255 and 450 to S. Con. Res. 5, on the basis that they would have constrained discussion on addressing the nation's infrastructure needs. ARTBA urged the Department of the Treasury to specify that transportation infrastructure was eligible for relief and capital assistance funds authorized by H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not to enact a national emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and instead allow industries to develop specific best practices suited to their particular situations. ARTBA urged opposition to H.R. 482, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA thanked legislators and the Biden administration for the passage of the IIJA. ARTBA asked the Department of the Treasury to clarify that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be used by state and local governments to mitigate the impacts of supply chain issues. ARTBA supported passage of S. 3011 and H.R. 5735, the "State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act" allowing COVID-19 relief funds to be used for infrastructure projects.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA thanked legislators and the Biden administration for the passage of the IIJA. ARTBA asked the Department of the Treasury to clarify that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be used by state and local governments to mitigate the impacts of supply chain issues. ARTBA supported passage of S. 3011 and H.R. 5735, the "State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act" allowing COVID-19 relief funds to be used for infrastructure projects.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA also signed a coalition letter to House and Senate staff outlining priorities for surface transportation legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed Amendments 255 and 450 to S. Con. Res. 5, on the basis that they would have constrained discussion on addressing the nation's infrastructure needs. ARTBA urged the Department of the Treasury to specify that transportation infrastructure was eligible for relief and capital assistance funds authorized by H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed concern about the impact of the "Safe, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient" Vehicles Rule on the ability of states to meet federal goals under the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA opposed changes to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting structure proposed in H.R. 1497, the "Water Quality and Jobs Creation Act of 2019."
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported H.R. 2, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act" (INVEST Act). ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act. ARTBA supported H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported H.R. 2, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act" (INVEST Act). ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act. ARTBA supported H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
ARTBA urged congress to clarify that business expenses related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program are tax-deductible. ARTBA urged congress to increase the amount of Paycheck Protection Program funds which could be used for non-payroll expenses. ARTBA urged Congress to extend the eight-week duration of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program's "safe harbor" provision for rehiring workers. ARTBA asked OMB to clarify that Paycheck Protection Funds spent on federal contracting work do not need to be credited back to the contracting agency. ARTBA supported H.R. 7010, the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act."
ARTBA supported S. 4117 and H.R. 7777, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged Congress to clarify that PPP loans are fully tax deductible and that business expenses paid for with PPP loan proceeds are also deductible. ARTBA expressed concern over the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) Loan Necessity Questionnaire. Specifically, ARTBA noted the form does not give transportation construction firms adequate opportunity to explain how their businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. ARTBA urged SBA to issue further guidance on the for and also suspend its use.
ARTBA urged support for S. 1811, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020)
ARTBA supported S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA supported a technical amendment to S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act addressing the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans allowing borrowers to deduct the same expenses that qualified them for loan forgiveness. ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
ARTBA supported S. 4117 and H.R. 7777, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged Congress to clarify that PPP loans are fully tax deductible and that business expenses paid for with PPP loan proceeds are also deductible. ARTBA expressed concern over the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) Loan Necessity Questionnaire. Specifically, ARTBA noted the form does not give transportation construction firms adequate opportunity to explain how their businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. ARTBA urged SBA to issue further guidance on the for and also suspend its use.
ARTBA supported S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA supported a technical amendment to S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act addressing the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans allowing borrowers to deduct the same expenses that qualified them for loan forgiveness. ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any legislative agreement or as a stand-along measure. ARTBA urged the Senate to block a $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds included in S. 2520, the Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 ARTBA urged the Senate to support the following amendments to S. 2520: Barrasso Amendment 1034 (repeal the aforementioned $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020), Feinstein Amendment 1015 (protecting funding already obligated for California high-speed rail projects from being used for any other purpose), McSally-Jones Amendment 1152 (preventing the aforementioned $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds), and Crapo Amendment 1104 (allowing the use of federal highway funds on products helping to deter wrong-way intrusions and collisions). ARTBA urged the Senate to oppose the following amendments to S. 2520: Lee Amendments 1165 and 1195 (limiting obligations for highway and transit programs to estimated Highway Trust Fund tax receipts).
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026 including the BUILD America 250 Act. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.
Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2027 appropriations.
Support for Great American Outdoors Act. Support H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025. Commented on ESA regulatory reforms.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process and enhance project delivery. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
Urged OSHA development of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions. Review of 2024 respirable crystalline silica rule. Commented to Department of Education on Workforce Pell Grants
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026 including the BUILD America 250 Act. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.
Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits. Commented on beneficial reuse of coal combustion residuals in construction products
Support for Great American Outdoors Act Support H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2027 appropriations.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process and enhance project delivery. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions. Filed comments with USDOT on strategic plan and digital infrastructure strategy. Engaged with USDOT and White House on implementation of American Security Drone Act
Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2026 appropriations.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process and enhance project delivery. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits. Commented on proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Urged OSHA development of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits.
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.
Urged OSHA develop of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance
Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2026 appropriations.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits.
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.
Urged OSHA develop of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance
Supported completion of FY 2025 transportation appropriations legislation that fully funds surface transportation programs at levels authorized in the IIJA. Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2026 appropriations.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Supported U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) new guidance on implementing Waters of the United States rule. Met with OMB to oppose FHWA's proposed greenhouse gas performance measure.
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.
Urged OSHA develop of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process.
Supported U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) new guidance on implementing Waters of the United States rule. Met with OMB to oppose FHWA's proposed greenhouse gas performance measure.
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2025 appropriations bills.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Support for HR 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including a Vehicle Miles Traveled Pilot Program and cost allocation study.
Support for HR 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including a Vehicle Miles Traveled Pilot Program and cost allocation study.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2025 appropriations bills.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA.
Urged support for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including the Airport Improvement Program.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2025 appropriations bills. Urged support for HR 5779 and S 3262, the Fiscal Commission Act and Fiscal Stability Act
Opposed mandating the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Implementation of Davis Bacon regulations OSHA workplace standards, including heat safety standard, overtime and worker walkaround rules. MSHA proposed safety standard on crystalline silica.
Opposed mandating the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Implementation of Davis Bacon regulations OSHA workplace standards, including heat safety standard, overtime and worker walkaround rules. MSHA proposed safety standard on crystalline silica.
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Opposed mandating the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Implementation of Davis Bacon regulations OSHA workplace standards, including heat safety standard, overtime and worker walkaround rules. MSHA proposed safety standard on crystalline silica.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2024 appropriations bills. Urged Congress to pass a CR, in lieu of a government shutdown, while work on FY24 bills continues.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2024 appropriations bills. Urged Congress to pass a CR, in lieu of a government shutdown, while work on FY24 bills continues.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA discussed supply chain issues as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects and potential legislative solutions.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA supported S.J. Res 23 which rescinds FWS rule to modify critical habitat process
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
Urged increased support for Airport Improvement Program funds in federal aviation reauthorization legislation. Supported H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Supported the Passage of H.J. Res 27, a resolution that would disapprove the revised definition of Waters of the United States in both the House and Senate. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA. ARTBA also requested a meeting to discuss the Buy America waiver process. ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities foe implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported discussions of permitting reform in the Senate and specifically supported the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 as part of a temporary fiscal year 2023 spending package.
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA outlined our priorities for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA urged Congress to pass the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a COVID relief package in the Senate. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA urged inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax-title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds(PABs) for highway construction projects.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA also expressed concern with Executive Order (EO) 14042, mandating vaccination for federal contractors. Specifically, ARTBA urged the inclusion of a testing option in lieu of vaccination, asked for clarity on the terms of the EO and asked that the EO be enforced consistently across all federal agencies.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA).
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not to enact a national emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and instead allow industries to develop specific best practices suited to their particular situations.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA urged inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax-title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds(PABs) for highway construction projects.
ARTBA discussed an issue pertaining to architecture and engineering firms having to credit back expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds if they were working on a federal contract.
ARTBA urged support for S. 1811, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020)
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts.
ARTBA supported S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA supported a technical amendment to S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act addressing the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans allowing borrowers to deduct the same expenses that qualified them for loan forgiveness. ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for highway construction projects.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA urged congress to clarify that business expenses related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program are tax-deductible. ARTBA urged congress to increase the amount of Paycheck Protection Program funds which could be used for non-payroll expenses. ARTBA urged Congress to extend the eight-week duration of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program's "safe harbor" provision for rehiring workers. ARTBA asked OMB to clarify that Paycheck Protection Funds spent on federal contracting work do not need to be credited back to the contracting agency. ARTBA supported H.R. 7010, the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act."
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported the "America's Transportation Infrastructure Act" (ATIA) in the Senate. ARTBA signed a coalition letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to allow floor time for the consideration of ATIA by the full senate. ARTBA urged the Trump administration to issue guidance to clarify essential infrastructure and essential businesses and services. Specifically, ARTBA encouraged the federal government to recommend exemptions for essential infrastructure that allows individuals to leave their residence to provide any services or perform any work necessary to the operations and maintenance of essential infrastructure, including, but not limited to, public works construction, airport operations, roads and highways, and public transportation
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any legislative agreement or as a stand-along measure. ARTBA urged the Senate to block a $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds included in S. 2520, the Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 ARTBA urged the Senate to support the following amendments to S. 2520: Barrasso Amendment 1034 (repeal the aforementioned $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020), Feinstein Amendment 1015 (protecting funding already obligated for California high-speed rail projects from being used for any other purpose), McSally-Jones Amendment 1152 (preventing the aforementioned $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds), and Crapo Amendment 1104 (allowing the use of federal highway funds on products helping to deter wrong-way intrusions and collisions). ARTBA urged the Senate to oppose the following amendments to S. 2520: Lee Amendments 1165 and 1195 (limiting obligations for highway and transit programs to estimated Highway Trust Fund tax receipts).
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to consider raising the federal gas tax. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for highway construction projects. ARTBA urged congressional leaders to support a repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on the purchase of heavy duty trucks and trailers.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported the "America's Transportation Infrastructure Act" in the Senate.
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance
Supported completion of FY 2025 transportation appropriations legislation that fully funds surface transportation programs at levels authorized in the IIJA. Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2026 appropriations.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles and the electric vehicle fee included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Support for business tax measures including bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, and accelerated depreciation for factories.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged DOL and DOJ to abandon defense of 2024 Overtime Rule. Urged OSHA develop of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions.
Supported completion of FY 2025 transportation appropriations legislation that fully funds surface transportation programs at levels authorized in the IIJA.
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Opposed mandating the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Implementation of Davis Bacon regulations Commented on DEA proposal to reschedule marijuana, encouraging safe workplaces as a priority. OSHA workplace standards, including heat safety standard, overtime and worker walkaround rules. MSHA proposed safety standard on crystalline silica.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA supported passage of the Water Resources Development Act.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Opposed mandating the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Implementation of Davis Bacon regulations Commented on DEA proposal to reschedule marijuana, encouraging safe workplaces as a priority. OSHA workplace standards, including heat safety standard, overtime and worker walkaround rules. MSHA proposed safety standard on crystalline silica.
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed FHWA efforts to establish a greenhouse gas performance measure, including supporting SJ Res. 161 and HJ Res 114 which would disapprove of the FHWA rule. Changes to NAAQs PM standards
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2024 appropriations bills. Urged Congress to pass a CR, in lieu of a government shutdown, while work on FY24 bills continues. Urged support for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Urged support for HR 5779 and S 3262, the Fiscal Commission Act and Fiscal Stability Act
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Urged support for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including the Airport Improvement Program
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA discussed supply chain issues as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects and potential legislative solutions.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Opposed mandating the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
Urged increased support for the Federal Aviation reauthorization legislation. Supported H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
Opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA discussed supply chain issues as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects and potential legislative solutions.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA discussed supply chain issues as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects and potential legislative solutions.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a stopgap spending package. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects. ARTBA urged support for transportation programs in the FY 2023 omnibus appropriations bill.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 in the House and as part of a stopgap spending package. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Opposed the following provisions of H.R. 7900 (the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023): Sec. 809 - giving Department of Defense preference to contractors with union agreements, Sec. 5187 - initiating debarment proceedings for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, Sec. 868 - prohibiting the Department of Defense from entering into contracts with employers who have violated the National Labor Relations Act, and Sec. 2809B promoting local hire programs. ARTBA also opposed changes to the federal contracting and debarment system prior to recommendations from a forthcoming report from the the Acquisition Innovation Research Center.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA outlined our priorities for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA.
ARTBA wrote to both the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to discuss ways data may be better correlated to address roadway construction zone fatalities. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA opposed Executive Order (EO) 14063, which requires project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million. ARTBA supported S. 403/H.R. 1284, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would prevent federal agencies from requiring PLAs. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
ARTBA urged Congress to pass the FY 2022 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. ARTBA supported the addition of S. 3011/H.R. 5735 to the FY 2022 omnibus appropriations bill. The legislation would provides states and localities the flexibility to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure projects. ARTBA asked the Department of Treasury to clarify that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds may be used to mitigate the impact of supply chain delays and shortages. ARTBA urged House and Senate appropriators to retain language ensuring "local hire" requirements for transportation projects do not lead to detrimental impacts on competition, price or safety.
ARTBA outlined our priorities for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). ARTBA recommended nominees for an IIJA working group tasked with conducting a study on access to covered resources for infrastructure projects. ARTBA urged the Office of Management and Budget to solicit public input before issuing guidance related to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA thanked legislators and the Biden administration for the passage of the IIJA. ARTBA asked the Department of the Treasury to clarify that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be used by state and local governments to mitigate the impacts of supply chain issues. ARTBA supported passage of S. 3011 and H.R. 5735, the "State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act" allowing COVID-19 relief funds to be used for infrastructure projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA advocated for an amendment to the IIJA updating the Highway Cost Allocation Study. ARTBA advocated for an amendment to the IIJA providing states and localities flexibility in using American Rescue Plan funds. ARTBA advocated for an amendment to the IIJA to correct an issue clarifying the use of Paycheck Protection Program funds by architecture and engineering firms.
ARTBA urged inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax-title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds(PABs) for highway construction projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA discussed an issue pertaining to architecture and engineering firms having to credit back expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds if they were working on a federal contract.
ARTBA urged inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax-title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds(PABs) for highway construction projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not to enact a national emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and instead allow industries to develop specific best practices suited to their particular situations. ARTBA urged opposition to H.R. 482, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA also signed a coalition letter to House and Senate staff outlining priorities for surface transportation legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed Amendments 255 and 450 to S. Con. Res. 5, on the basis that they would have constrained discussion on addressing the nation's infrastructure needs. ARTBA urged the Department of the Treasury to specify that transportation infrastructure was eligible for relief and capital assistance funds authorized by H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for highway construction projects.
ARTBA supported S. 4117 and H.R. 7777, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged Congress to clarify that PPP loans are fully tax deductible and that business expenses paid for with PPP loan proceeds are also deductible. ARTBA expressed concern over the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) Loan Necessity Questionnaire. Specifically, ARTBA noted the form does not give transportation construction firms adequate opportunity to explain how their businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. ARTBA urged SBA to issue further guidance on the for and also suspend its use.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported H.R. 2, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act" (INVEST Act). ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act. ARTBA supported H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed concern about the impact of the "Safe, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient" Vehicles Rule on the ability of states to meet federal goals under the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA opposed changes to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting structure proposed in H.R. 1497, the "Water Quality and Jobs Creation Act of 2019."
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for highway construction projects.
ARTBA staff advocated to House and Senate offices for reauthorization of federal aviation programs, an increase in airport infrastructure investment and an increase in the Passenger Facilities Charge cap.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to consider raising the federal gas tax. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for highway construction projects. ARTBA urged congressional leaders to support a repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on the purchase of heavy duty trucks and trailers.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed concern about the impact of the "Safe, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient" Vehicles Rule on the ability of states to meet federal goals under the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported the "America's Transportation Infrastructure Act" (ATIA)in the Senate. ARTBA signed a coalition letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to allow floor time for the consideration of ATIA by the full senate.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any legislation with a tax title or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to consider raising the federal gas tax. ARTBA urged Congress to lift the $15 billion cap on Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for highway construction projects. ARTBA urged congressional leaders to support a repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on the purchase of heavy duty trucks and trailers.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any budget agreement. ARTBA supported language in Section 192 of the House Transuportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 preventing the Admiistration from re-allocating funds dedicated to the California high-speed rail program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office