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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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

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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

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.

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.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.

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.

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.

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.

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.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)

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.

* 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.

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.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.

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.

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. 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.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.

* 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.

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.

* 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 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.

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.

* 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.

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.

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.

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.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. 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.

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. 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.

-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.