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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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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 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 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
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.
Urged increased support for the Federal Aviation reauthorization legislation. Supported H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
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 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.
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 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.
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."
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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
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 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 pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
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 pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
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).
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 urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
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 urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
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 urged members of the House of Representatives to support the House amendment to S. 3021, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works projects. ARTBA staff participated in a panel discussion on the future of the national transportation system at a FHWA senior leadership meeting.
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices and Trump Administration officials to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA also made the following recommendations with respect to H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:" inclusion of a permanent Highway Trust Fund revenue solution, maintaining tax-exempt status for Private Activity Bonds, continuation of advanced refund of municipal bonds, allowance of five years of 100 percent expensing on business capital investments in new and used equipment, preservation of Like-Kind Exchanges for equipment purchases ineligible for full expensing, and equitable treatment for C-corporations and pass-through firms.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA supported a provision in H.R. 3353/S. 1665, the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act allowing airports to increase their Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). ARTBA also supported a provision in the same legislation increasing Airport Improvement Program investment. ARTBA also opposed efforts to remove the PFC increase from the legislation. ARTBA supported Amendment #35 to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 which would have delayed the implementation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ARTBA also supported Amendment #44 to the same legislation which would have prohibited funds from being used to implement the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA)final rule on exposure to crystalline silica.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA supported a provision in H.R. 3353/S. 1665, the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act allowing airports to increase their Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). ARTBA also supported a provision in the same legislation increasing Airport Improvement Program investment. ARTBA also opposed efforts to remove the PFC increase from the legislation. ARTBA supported Amendment #35 to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 which would have delayed the implementation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ARTBA also supported Amendment #44 to the same legislation which would have prohibited funds from being used to implement the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA)final rule on exposure to crystalline silica.
Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA opposed H.Con.Res. 112, disapproving of a $10.25 per barrel oil tax.
Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA opposed H.Con.Res. 112, disapproving of a $10.25 per barrel oil tax. ARTBA urged Congress to address a shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund as a part of any comprehensive tax reform package.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to address a shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund as a part of any comprehensive tax reform package. ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3436/H.R. 6100, the Protect Family Farms & Businesses Act. The measure would force the withdrawal of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal that would restrict small businesses from discounting shareholder stock for estate tax purposes for interests including lack of control or lack of marketability.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged members of the Senate in a March 15 letter to oppose any amendments to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to address a shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund as a part of any comprehensive tax reform package. ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3436/H.R. 6100, the Protect Family Farms & Businesses Act. The measure would force the withdrawal of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal that would restrict small businesses from discounting shareholder stock for estate tax purposes for interests including lack of control or lack of marketability.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and the "Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act" in the House of Representatives. Urged its passage in both chambers of the resulting "Fixing America's Surface Transportation" Act. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to pass similar legislation. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. ARTBA offered support for reforms to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA wrote to congressional leaders urging passage of H.R. 3 and S.1, legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
ARTBA supported H.R. 702, legislation aimed at ending obsolete restrictions on crude oil exports.
ARTBA supported H.R. 702, legislation aimed at ending obsolete restrictions on crude oil exports.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA wrote to congressional leaders urging passage of H.R. 3 and S.1, legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to pass similar legislation. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. ARTBA offered support for reforms to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA urged Appropriators to support Section 132 of the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. This language would enact ARTBA-supported modifications to federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules for drivers. ARTBA urged Senate Appropriators to fully fund the President's 2016 budget request for the "Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery" (TIGER) program. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Urges support for S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 and H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013; Met with Representative John Delaney (D-Md.) to discuss H.R. 2084, the "Partnership to Build America" Act. Also met with staff for Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) regarding infrastructure bank proposals and supported a proposal by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Hoeven (R-S.D.) to enact TRIP bonds legislation; met with newly elected members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund; met with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act;
Urges support for S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 and H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013; Met with Representative John Delaney (D-Md.) to discuss H.R. 2084, the "Partnership to Build America" Act. Also met with staff for Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) regarding infrastructure bank proposals and supported a proposal by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Hoeven (R-S.D.) to enact TRIP bonds legislation; met with newly elected members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund; met with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act;
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House. Wrote, as part of the Waters Advocacy Coalition to the U.S. EPA & Army Corps of Engineers Feb. 12 urging the agencies to refrain from enacting guidance which could extend federal wetlands jurisdiction to cover roadside ditches.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House. Wrote, as part of the Waters Advocacy Coalition to the U.S. EPA & Army Corps of Engineers Feb. 12 urging the agencies to refrain from enacting guidance which could extend federal wetlands jurisdiction to cover roadside ditches.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
ARTBA wrote all senators May 13 emphasizing the importance of an efficient and dependable employment verification system for U.S. employers and expanding temporary visas for all classes of future foreign workers. ARTBA urged senators to modify S. 744, legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, to ensure the construction industry would be allowed to fully participate in a proposed new guest worker program--the bill currently singles out the industry for minimal participation in this program.
ARTBA wrote all senators May 13 emphasizing the importance of an efficient and dependable employment verification system for U.S. employers and expanding temporary visas for all classes of future foreign workers. ARTBA urged senators to modify S. 744, legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, to ensure the construction industry would be allowed to fully participate in a proposed new guest worker program--the bill currently singles out the industry for minimal participation in this program.
ARTBA wrote all senators May 13 emphasizing the importance of an efficient and dependable employment verification system for U.S. employers and expanding temporary visas for all classes of future foreign workers. ARTBA urged senators to modify S. 744, legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, to ensure the construction industry would be allowed to fully participate in a proposed new guest worker program--the bill currently singles out the industry for minimal participation in this program.
Supported H.R. 4281, a 90-day extension of the surface transportation programs through June 30 to avoid a shutdown of the federal surface transportation program and to provide Congress additional time to continue work on a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported H.R. 663, an emergency extension of current surface transportation law. Testified before House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
Supported H.R. 915 and S. 1451, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 3607 and H.R. 4217, temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization, preferably a four-year proposal approved by the House.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law (H.R. 3617), Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Supported efforts, included in extension proposal of the federal surface transportation programs, to repeal the $8.7 billion rescission of highway contract authority required by SAFETEA-LU. Opposed proposals that would've allowed the Highway Trust Fund's "budget firewalls" to lapse for a six-month period. Testified before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the positive effect of transportation infrastructure investment on long-term economic growth.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action.
Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2027 appropriations.
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
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action.
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.
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action. Filed comments to EPA on status of DBE program
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), 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
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action.
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.
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
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action.
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.
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
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subscontractors on federal-aid projects.
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 proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subscontractors on federal-aid projects.
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 proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA supported continued funding of the IIJA in FY2025 appropriations bills.
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 proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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 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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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 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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA opposed S. 3609/H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act."
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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.
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 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 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 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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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 Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid 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 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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid 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.
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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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 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 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 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 pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
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 appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged support for the FY 2019 appropriations package considered in the Senate, with a particular focus on the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development spending bill. ARTBA expressed support for a measure aimed at stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund in the Senate budget proposal.
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway 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.
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.
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.
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. ARTBA opposed amendments 229 and 237 to the House THUD Appropriations bill. Amendment 229 would repeal a clarification of current law that any loan repaid with non-federal dollars under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) program count towards the local share of a project's cost. Amendment 237 would amount to a $1.2 billion cut to federal transit funding for FY 2020.
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. ARTBA staff worked with House and Senate offices to ensure any effort to expand the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to airports as part of the Aviation Program Reauthorization was funded using revenue already ensured to other modes of transportation.
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 pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
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 urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Commended the Department of Transportation's withdrawal of a pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects and a proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices and Trump Administration officials to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA also made the following recommendations with respect to H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:" inclusion of a permanent Highway Trust Fund revenue solution, maintaining tax-exempt status for Private Activity Bonds, continuation of advanced refund of municipal bonds, allowance of five years of 100 percent expensing on business capital investments in new and used equipment, preservation of Like-Kind Exchanges for equipment purchases ineligible for full expensing, and equitable treatment for C-corporations and pass-through firms.
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.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or as a stand-alone measure.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or as a stand-alone measure.
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Objected to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Objected to DOT proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged the House of Representatives and Senate to pass a FY2017 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Objected to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Objected to DOT proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to address a shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund as a part of any comprehensive tax reform package. ARTBA supported the passage of S. 3436/H.R. 6100, the Protect Family Farms & Businesses Act. The measure would force the withdrawal of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal that would restrict small businesses from discounting shareholder stock for estate tax purposes for interests including lack of control or lack of marketability.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA opposed H.Con.Res. 112, disapproving of a $10.25 per barrel oil tax.
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 Facility Charge.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged members of the Senate in a March 15 letter to oppose any amendments to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and the "Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act" in the House of Representatives. Urged its passage in both chambers of the resulting "Fixing America's Surface Transportation" Act. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
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 Facility Charge.
ARTBA supported H.R. 702, legislation aimed at ending obsolete restrictions on crude oil exports.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to pass similar legislation. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. ARTBA offered support for reforms to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA urged Appropriators to support Section 132 of the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. This language would enact ARTBA-supported modifications to federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules for drivers. ARTBA urged Senate Appropriators to fully fund the President's 2016 budget request for the "Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery" (TIGER) program. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA objected to provisions in the White Houses FY 2016 budget proposal that seek to end the long-standing tax exempt status of municipal bond interest. The long-standing tax exemption has used effectively to finance significant portions of the nations infrastructure.
Urged members of the House and Senate to reinstate 50 percent bonus depreciation and increase Section 179 expensing for capital expenditures as part of an overall tax reform package.
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund theWater Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure in 2014.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Urged Congress to reauthroize the Carl. D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act which funds carrreer and technical education progreams.
ARTBA urged all Members of Congress to support the targeted truck weight provisions included in Section 125 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriations Act (H.R. 4745).
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
ARTBA urged support for reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2014.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
ARTBA wrote all senators May 13 emphasizing the importance of an efficient and dependable employment verification system for U.S. employers and expanding temporary visas for all classes of future foreign workers. ARTBA urged senators to modify S. 744, legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, to ensure the construction industry would be allowed to fully participate in a proposed new guest worker program--the bill currently singles out the industry for minimal participation in this program.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013.
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013.
ARTBA wrote all senators May 13 emphasizing the importance of an efficient and dependable employment verification system for U.S. employers and expanding temporary visas for all classes of future foreign workers. ARTBA urged senators to modify S. 744, legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, to ensure the construction industry would be allowed to fully participate in a proposed new guest worker program--the bill currently singles out the industry for minimal participation in this program.
ARTBA wrote all senators May 13 emphasizing the importance of an efficient and dependable employment verification system for U.S. employers and expanding temporary visas for all classes of future foreign workers. ARTBA urged senators to modify S. 744, legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, to ensure the construction industry would be allowed to fully participate in a proposed new guest worker program--the bill currently singles out the industry for minimal participation in this program.
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House. Wrote, as part of the Waters Advocacy Coalition to the U.S. EPA & Army Corps of Engineers Feb. 12 urging the agencies to refrain from enacting guidance which could extend federal wetlands jurisdiction to cover roadside ditches.
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
ARTBA staff have met with Congressional Offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013.
ARTBA, along with 16 other trade associations, urged President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton December 13 to approve the permit application for the construction of a new international trade crossing between Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Met November 30 with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Major topics covered were the new law's freight, performance process, and environmental streamlining process.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Opposed cuts to transportation programs in the FY 2013 Appropriations process, including in H.R. 5972, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, which continues investment at levels below what Congress provided in FY 2009. Opposed similar cuts in Senate Appropriations process. Continuing the FY 2012 investment levels of $39.1 billion annually result in a cut of $2 billion below FY 2009 levels. Supported Senate transit levels over House cuts. Opposed efforts in Continuing Resolution to set transportation appropriations levels below what was authorized in MAP-21, enacted July 6.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Supported Federal Transit Administration proposal aimed at shortening the review and approval process for public transportation capital projects by, among other things, creating 10 new classes of categorical exclusions during the environmental review process.
Opposed efforts to implement FY 2013 House Budget Resolution which assumes a 36 percent cut in federal transportation investment.
Supported H.R. 4281, a 90-day extension of the surface transportation programs through June 30 to avoid a shutdown of the federal surface transportation program and to provide Congress additional time to continue work on a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
Urged Obama Administration approval of Keystone XL Pipeline project as it has potential to create thousands of construction jobs, including those in the transportation community.
Supported the "Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012" to extend the Highway Trust Fund's expenditure and tax authority. Supported Enzi Amendment #1 to the Senate Finance Committee Markup of the "Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012" to adjust federal motor fuel tax rates to reflect future inflation.
Supported H.R. 658 and S. 223, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs. Specifically supported moving forward in Senate with S. 1813, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (no legislation introduced in House). Recommendations include increasing investment, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands.
Supported H.R. 658 and S. 223, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Opposed cuts to transportation programs in the FY 2012 Appropriations process.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported H.R. 663, an emergency extension of current surface transportation law. Testified before House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 5088, the America's Committment to Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure on success of ARRA transportation investments and need for multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law. Appeared on U.S. DOT Listening Session Panel on Reauthorization. Supported call by President Obama to pass a multi-year surface transportation bill as soon as possible. Testified before House Committees on Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure advocating need for reauthorization.
Supported H.R. 915 and S. 1451, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions, including H.R. 5611, of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization, preferably a four-year proposal approved by the House.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 5088, the America's Committment to Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law (H.R. 3617), Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Supported efforts, included in extension proposal of the federal surface transportation programs, to repeal the $8.7 billion rescission of highway contract authority required by SAFETEA-LU. Opposed proposals that would've allowed the Highway Trust Fund's "budget firewalls" to lapse for a six-month period. Testified before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the positive effect of transportation infrastructure investment on long-term economic growth.
Supported H.R. 2847, the Jobs for Main Street Act, that would supplement FY 2010 core transportation program investments in all surface modes and a number of provisions that woulds strengthen the Highway Trust Fund in the short- and long-term. Also supported efforts to include a repeal of a pending 3% tax withholding requirement on goverment contracts at all levels.
Expressed concern with provision of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which would exclude many construction companies from the bill's small business exemption and threaten to increase the overall cost to the public for vital transportation infrastructure investments.
Supported S. 1474, the Transportation Preservation Act, to infuse $26.8 billion into the Highway Trust Fund from lost interest payments to the fund since 1998 and past highway-related emergency repair expenditures from natural disasters.
Supported the FY2010 Transportation Appropriations Bill, H.R. 3288. Supported efforts in the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to increase investment in the federal highway and transit programs and to establish funding for a new national freight transportation program.
Supported implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Advocated for an increase in the federal motor fuels user fee (no legislation introduced)and development of new freight based user fees as part of an eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments.
Supported the FY2010 Transportation Appropriations Bill (no bill number as of yet). Supported efforts in the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to increase investment in the federal highway and transit programs and to establish funding for a new national freight transportation program.
Supported H. Con Res. 85 and S. Con Res. 13, the House and Senate FY2010 Budget Resolutions particularly provisions allowing for increased investment in the surface transportation programs. Opposed the Administration's FY2010 budget proposal which would eliminate the unique budgetary treatment of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs, which reflects these investments are financed by dedicated transportation user fees.
Supported H.R. 915, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 1512, a temporary extension of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported S. 2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Opposed various gas tax holiday proposals. (H.R. 5995 the Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008; S.A. 4558 to H.R. 1195, the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill; S. 2896, The Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008)
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 6327 and H.R. 3540, FAA extension bills, particularly proposals to include a fix for the Highway Trust Fund shortfall. Supported H.R. 6984, FAA extension bill extending taxing and spending authority of the Airport Improvment Program.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Testified before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on proposal for a new federal freight program.
Supported H.R. 1195 , The SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill to make technical corrections and ensure transportation research investments promised in the 2005 SAFETEA-LU surface transportation law are enacted. Opposed amendment relating to a gas tax holiday.
S.2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee urging support for bill.
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345.
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300. Supported H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 to delay the implementation of a 3% withholding provision.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Testified before Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on proposal for a new federal freight program.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 6327 and H.R. 3540, FAA extension bills, particularly proposals to include a fix for the Highway Trust Fund shortfall.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300. Supported H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 to delay the implementation of a 3% withholding provision.
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raiing the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
* H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2008). Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. House Report 110-497(Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2008). Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. House Report 110-497(Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2008). Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment.
Urged Congress and the Administration to ensure the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund (no legislation introduced). Supported passage of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment in the reauthorizatin of the federal aviation programs, S. 1300 and H.R. 2881. Supported S.775 to creat a national infrastructure commission.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
-Clean Air Act; spoke with congressional staff and members on transportation conformity issues relating to the Clean Air Act, specifically on reform and impact of proposed particulate matter standards.
-S.728 & H.R. 346; Water Resources Development Act of 2005; on provisions increasing waterway infrastructure investment.
-H. Con. Res. 376, Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, Title 1, on all provisions relating to full funding of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs. -H.R. 4890, Legislative Line Item Veto Act, sought to secure protection of transportation funding guarentees set in the 2005 2005 federal highway and transit law, H.R. 3, SAFETEA-LU. -H.R. 5576; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judicary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; Title 1; all provisions relating to full funding of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs.
-Workforce Development -Hours of Service Rules -Small Business Health Plans
-SAFETEA-LU Implementation -Rail Infrastructure -Water Resources Development Act
-Federal Motor Fuels Excise Tax -Innovative Financing of Transportation Projects -Estate Tax Reform -Government Contract Withholding Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
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
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
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged increased support for the Federal Aviation reauthorization legislation. Supported H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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 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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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 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 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.
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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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 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.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid 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 proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid 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 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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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 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 met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
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 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 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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 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. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize an additional $10 billion in Airport Improvement Grants (AIP) in light of COVID-19 to help continue airport capital projects and programs that are currently underway, including facility projects that are mission critical to the operation of the airport.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 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. ARTBA staff worked with House and Senate offices to ensure any effort to expand the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to airports as part of the Aviation Program Reauthorization was funded using revenue already ensured to other modes of transportation.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 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 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. ARTBA opposed amendments 229 and 237 to the House THUD Appropriations bill. Amendment 229 would repeal a clarification of current law that any loan repaid with non-federal dollars under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) program count towards the local share of a project's cost. Amendment 237 would amount to a $1.2 billion cut to federal transit funding for FY 2020.
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), 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), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway 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.
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
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 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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
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 appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged support for the FY 2019 appropriations package considered in the Senate, with a particular focus on the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development spending bill. ARTBA expressed support for a measure aimed at stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund in the Senate budget proposal.
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.
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 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 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 appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged completion of the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Act in the House and Senate.
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. ARTBA staff worked with House and Senate offices to ensure any effort to expand the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to Airports as part of the Aviation Program Reauthorization was funded using revenue already ensured to other modes of transportation.
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 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 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. ARTBA staff worked with House and Senate offices to ensure any effort to expand the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to Airports as part of the Aviation Program Reauthorization was funded using revenue already ensured to other modes of 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 appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged completion of the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Act in the House and Senate.
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 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. ARTBA staff worked with House and Senate offices to ensure any effort to expand the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to Airports as part of the Aviation Program Reauthorization was funded using revenue already ensured to other modes of transportation.
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 urged members of the House of Representatives to support the House amendment to S. 3021, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works projects. ARTBA staff participated in a panel discussion on the future of the national transportation system at a FHWA senior leadership meeting.
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, 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 signed on to a coalition letter expressing support for legislation to require congressional approval of tariffs designated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (S. 3013) and urge its consideration by the Senate in the near future. ARTBA also signed on to a coalition letter to express opposition to the recently imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum from our largest trading partners and allies, Canada, the European Union and Mexico.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices and Trump Administration officials 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 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.
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 commended U.S. DOT for withdrawing a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality 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, 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 urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
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 objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices and Trump Administration officials to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or as a stand-alone measure.
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, 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 members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
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.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Commended the Department of Transportation's withdrawal of a pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects and a proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
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, Federal Railroad Administration, 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 urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA supported a provision in H.R. 3353/S. 1665, the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act allowing airports to increase their Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). ARTBA also supported a provision in the same legislation increasing Airport Improvement Program investment. ARTBA also opposed efforts to remove the PFC increase from the legislation. ARTBA supported Amendment #35 to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 which would have delayed the implementation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ARTBA also supported Amendment #44 to the same legislation which would have prohibited funds from being used to implement the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA)final rule on exposure to crystalline silica.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Objected to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Objected to DOT proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 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 members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged the House of Representatives and Senate to pass a FY2017 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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, 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.
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.
ARTBA staff met with various congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or as a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to address a shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund as a part of any comprehensive tax reform package.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition.
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 Facility Charge.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA opposed H.Con.Res. 112, disapproving of a $10.25 per barrel oil tax. ARTBA urged Congress to address a shortfall to the Highway Trust Fund as a part of any comprehensive tax reform package.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
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 Facility Charge.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
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 Facility Charge.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure. ARTBA urged Congress to reinstate 50 percent bonus depreciation and higher Sec. 179 expensing levels.
ARTBA supported H.R. 702, legislation aimed at ending obsolete restrictions on crude oil exports.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA wrote to congressional leaders urging passage of H.R. 3 and S.1, legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package or a stand-alone measure in 2014.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Urges support for S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 and H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013; Met with Representative John Delaney (D-Md.) to discuss H.R. 2084, the "Partnership to Build America" Act. Also met with staff for Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) regarding infrastructure bank proposals and supported a proposal by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John Hoeven (R-S.D.) to enact TRIP bonds legislation; met with newly elected members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund; met with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act;
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA urged President Obama in an April 16 letter to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project that would transport oil from Canada to Texas. ARTBA stressed the potential for creating much-needed jobs in the transportation construction sector. ARTBA and 17 other associations sent an April 17 letter to Secretary of State John Kerry supporting a recent draft environmental impact statement which found the project would have both minimal environmental effects and significant economic benefits.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
ARTBA staff have met with congressional offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
ARTBA, along with 16 other trade associations, urged President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton December 13 to approve the permit application for the construction of a new international trade crossing between Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario.
ARTBA staff have met with Congressional Offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013. Wrote January 4 letter to President Obama to same effect.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA, along with 16 other trade associations, urged President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton December 13 to approve the permit application for the construction of a new international trade crossing between Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Met November 30 with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Major topics covered were the new law's freight, performance process, and environmental streamlining process.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.
ARTBA staff have met with Congressional Offices to urge inclusion of a long-term Highway Trust Fund revenue solution in any tax reform or deficit reduction package in 2013.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA 2012 Chairman Paul Yarossi told members of a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee July 19 regulatory inefficiencies and investment cuts enacted in MAP-21 could undermine the act's significant policy reforms. Specifically, Yarossi provided recommendations on hours of service regulations, the EPA's proposed expansion of the federal Clean Water Act and the potential designation of coal ash as a hazardous material, all of which could delay or inflate the cost of transportation improvements.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Opposed cuts to transportation programs in the FY 2013 Appropriations process.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and encouraged similar legislation be introduced in the House.
Supported H.R. 658 and S. 223, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Opposed cuts to transportation programs in the FY 2012 Appropriations process.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Opposed cuts to transportation programs in the FY 2012 Appropriations process. Wrote President, Vice President, and Congressional Leaders advocating any negotiations regarding long-term deficit agreements not cut transportation investment as it is vital to growing the nation's economy in the short- and long-terms.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Supported H.R. 658 and S. 223, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Provided Congressional offices and members of the Administration with updates on ARRA project progress.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Opposed cuts to transportation programs in the FY 2011 Appropriations process.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments.
Supported H.R. 658 and S. 223, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Opposed proposal to amend House Rules to repeal the guaranteed funding requirement for annual federal highway investment. Prior to the change, any member of the House could raise a point of order to block legislation that would reduce federal highway invesment from the levels set in a multi-year reauthorization bill. Removing the protection made transportation investments subject to attempts to reduce spending.
Supported provisions of H.R. 5297 the Small Business Jobs Act (SBJA), including two significant tax incentives for equipment purchases and facility invesments. The SBJA would increase and expand Internal Revenue Code section 179 expensing and also includes an extension of bonus depreciation for certain capital expenditures.
Supported increased investment in surface transportation in omnibus appropriation bill and in H.R. 5850, the FY 2011 transportation appropriations bill. H.R. 5850 would provide $45.2 billion for federal highway investment, $11.3 billion for public transportation, $3.5 billion for airport construction and $1.4 billion for high-speed and intercity passenger rail. Supported amendment to H.R. 5850 requiring separate congressional authorization of the Administration's livability initiative before it could utilize highway funds.
Supported H.R. 915 and S. 1451, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions, H.R. 4853 and H.R. 5809, of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Supported increased investment in surface transportation, particularly H.R. 5850, the FY 2011 transportation appropriations bill which would provide $45.2 billion for federal highway investment, $11.3 billion for public transportation, $3.5 billion for airport construction and $1.4 billion for high-speed and intercity passenger rail. Supported amendment to H.R. 5850 requiring separate congressional authorization of the Obama Administration's livability initiative before it could utilize highway funds.
Supported H.R. 915 and S. 1451, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure on success of ARRA transportation investments and need for multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 5088, the America's Committment to Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on implementation of this act.
Supported H.R. 915 and S. 1451, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 3607 and H.R. 4217, temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization, preferably a four-year proposal approved by the House.
Supported efforts to repeal a requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, development of new freight based user fees, and eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments
Supported provisions of H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act to credit the Highway Trust Fund with almost $20 billion in foregone interest revenue and transfer the costs of fuel tax exemptions currently provided to state and local governments from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) to the General Fund, thereby increasing trust fund revenues by $1.5 billion per year. Also supported provisions to allow the HTF to retain interest earned on its balances and a tax incentive for capital purchases. Opposed efforts by some Members of Congress to block this legislation to extend authority of surface transportation programs which ultimately led to a furlough of Federal Highway Administration employees. Supported legislation to retroactively pay government employees at U.S. DOT who were affected by Congress' delay in passing extension of surface transportation law. Also supported inclusion of a repeal of a $8.7 billion rescission in contract authority enacted as part of the 2005 surface transportation law, SAFETEA-LU
Expressed concern with provision of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which would exclude many construction companies from the bill's small business exemption and threaten to increase the overall cost to the public for vital transportation infrastructure investments. Supported removal of this provision in President Obama's healthcare proposal and final passage of healthcare reform legislation.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs (Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law. Supported efforts to pass emergency extensions of current surface transportation law (H.R. 3617), Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Supported efforts, included in extension proposal of the federal surface transportation programs, to repeal the $8.7 billion rescission required by SAFETEA-LU. Opposed provision in Senate six-month extension proposal (no bill number) that would've allowed the Highway Trust Fund's "budget firewalls" to lapse for a six-month period.
Supported S. 1474, the Transportation Preservation Act, to infuse $26.8 billion into the Highway Trust Fund from lost interest payments to the fund since 1998 and past highway-related emergency repair expenditures from natural disasters.
Supported continued implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on implementation of this act.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Supported H. Con Res. 85 and S. Con Res. 13, the House and Senate FY2010 Budget Resolutions particularly provisions allowing for increased investment in the surface transportation programs. Opposed the Administration's FY2010 budget proposal to eliminate the unique budgetary treatment of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs, which reflects these investments are financed by dedicated transportation user fees.
Supported H.R. 915, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 3607 and H.R. 4217, temporary extensions of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Supported H. Con Res. 85 and S. Con Res. 13, the House and Senate FY2010 Budget Resolutions particularly provisions allowing for increased investment in the surface transportation programs. Opposed the Administration's FY2010 budget proposal which would eliminate the unique budgetary treatment of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs, which reflects these investments are financed by dedicated transportation user fees.
Supported H.R. 3357 to transfer $7 billion of previously foregone revenue to the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account from the federal General Fund. Supported amendment to this bill to repeal an $8.7 billion rescission of unobligated highway contract authority--a budgeting provision passed in the 2005 surface transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU.
Supported H.R. 915, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 3607, a temporary extension of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported implementation of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act credit program. Promoted job-creating benefits of infrastructure investments. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Supported H.R. 915, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 1512, a temporary extension of the federal aviation programs while also advocating for a multi-year reauthorization.
Advocated on behalf of a solution to the projected revenue shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund Highway Account (no legislation introduced) to avoid a debilitating cut in federal transportation investment.
Supported H. Con Res. 85 and S. Con Res. 13, the House and Senate FY2010 Budget Resolutions particularly provisions allowing for increased investment in the surface transportation programs. Opposed the Administration's FY2010 budget proposal which would eliminate the unique budgetary treatment of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs, which reflects these investments are financed by dedicated transportation user fees.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Advocated for an increase in the federal motor fuels user fee (no legislation introduced) as part of an eventual transition to a vehicle miles traveled user fee system to finance federal aid transportation infrastructure investments.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Supported H.R. 1105, the FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Supported efforts in the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to fully fund the federal highway program at the SAFETEA-LU guaranteed level of $41.2 billion in FY2009.
Supported H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, especially provisions relating to additional appropriations for transportation infrastructure investment. Urged Secretary of Transportation to exercise his discretion under the bill to allocate funds to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and innovation Act credit program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Advocated for an increase in the federal motor fuels user fee (no legislation introduced). Sent memorandum to Congress explaining the decline in Highway Trust Fund Revenues was due mainly to a decrease in heavy truck tax revenue, not a decline in revenue from the federal motor fuels user fee.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
S. 3261. Supported efforts in the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund the federal highway program at the SAFETEA-LU guaranteed level of $41.2 billion in FY2009.
Met with congressional staff to discuss importance of transportation investment in any economic recovery package. ARTBA staff testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Commitee on the impact of transportation investment on the economy. ARTBA staff submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) disputing claims by the DOT that transportation investment is not as effective in job creation as some DOT data shows.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Supported economic stimulus components of S. 3604 and H.R. 7110, The Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, especially provisions relating to additional appropriations for transportation infrastructure investment. Supported efforts to consider additional appropriations for transportation infrastructure investment as amendments to other pieces of legislation, including the continuing resolution funding the federal government through March 2009.
Participated in roundtable discussion with Senate Democrats regarding the nation's infrastructure challenges.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Association signed a coalition letter urging postponement of further action on H.R. 21 (Oceans-21)
Opposed various gas tax holiday proposals. (H.R. 5995 the Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008; S.A. 4558 to H.R. 1195, the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill; S. 2896, The Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008)
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program. Supported H.R. 6327 and H.R. 3540, FAA extension bills, particularly proposals to include a fix for the Highway Trust Fund shortfall.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345. Supported the FY2009 Budget Conference Report.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Supported H.R. 1195 , The SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill to make technical corrections and ensure transportation research investments promised in the 2005 SAFETEA-LU surface transportation law are enacted. Opposed amendment relating to a gas tax holiday.
Association signed a coalition letter urging postponement of further action on H.R. 21 (Oceans-21)
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345. Supported the FY2009 Budget Conference Report.
Opposed various gas tax holiday proposals. (H.R. 5995 the Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008; S.A. 4558 to H.R. 1195, the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Bill; S. 2896, The Diesel Tax Parity Act of 2008)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
S.2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee urging support for bill.
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300. Supported H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 to delay the implementation of a 3% withholding provision.
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
S.2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee urging support for bill.
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300. Supported H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 to delay the implementation of a 3% withholding provision.
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
S.2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee urging support for bill.
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
* Urged Congress to override President Bush's veto of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act. Supported S. 775 to create a national infrastructure commission. Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportaiton programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program, and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportaiton programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program, and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300.
* H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to provide increased resources to upgrade structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges. S. 2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. S. 2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009.
H.R. 2421 the Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.(no legislation)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirment that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committees to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300.
* H.J. Res. 20, the FY 2007 joint funding resolution. Urged Congress and the Administration to fully-fund the federal highway, transit and aviation programs, as opposed to continuing funding at the FY 2006 level. H.R. 3074 and S. 1789, the FY 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to fully fund the federal highway and transit programs at authorized levels and increase Airport Improvement Program investment.
S. 1348, the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007. Supported comprehensive immigration reform and opposed efforts to debar contractors for inadvertant paperwork violations.
Highway Trust Fund solvency (no legislation introduced to date). Urged Congress and the Administration to enact proposals that would generate revenue for the Highway Trust Fund to support investment commitments made in the 2005 federal highway and transit reauthorization bill, SAFETEA-LU. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the subject.
H.R. 2421, the Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Urged opposition to EPA proposal to tighten federal air quality standard for ozone.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
-H.R. 5576; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; Title 1; on full funding of the federal highway program.
-H.R. 3683; Gas Tax Relief Act of 2005; opposed suspending federal motor fuels taxes. -H.R. 5638; Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006; on provision repealing the estate tax permanently. -Support efforts to ensure financial solvency of Highway Trust Fund.
-S. 2611; Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006; on temporary guestworker program, pathway to citizenship for undocumented workers, and increased border security. -S. 1955; Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act; provisions relating to small business health plans. -H.R. 4437; The Border Protection and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005; provisions relating to border security only approach to immigration policy reform.
-H.R. 3683; Gas Tax Relief Act of 2005; opposed suspending federal motor fuels taxes.
-Worked with House Resources Committee's "Task Force on Improving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)" through on-going discussions with committee staff. -H.R. 3824; Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act; on elimination of "critical habitat" provisions in the Endangered Species Act.
-H.R. 5576; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; Title 1; all provisions relating to full funding of the aviation programs, especially the Airport Improvement Program.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
-National Environmental Policy Act Reform -Endangered Species Act Reform
-Airport Improvement Program -Aviation Trust Fund
-Clean Air Act - transportation conformity -Clean Water Act - wetlands -Clean Air Act - off-road emissions
-Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels -Federal Motor Fuels Excise Tax -Alternative Fuels/Vehicles
-SAFETEA-LU Implementation -FY '07 Transportation Appropriations -Work Zone Safety -Environmental Review for Highway Projects & Clean Air Conformity
-FY '07 Budget -FY '07 Transportation Appropriations -Highway Trust Fund and Aviation Trust Fund Issues -Legislative Line Item Veto
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of