Legislative Updates
House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes BUILD America 250 Act; CVSA Shares Letter of Support
May 22, 2026
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act)...
Remaining Fiscal 2026 Funding Legislation Signed Into Law
February 3, 2026
On Feb. 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes the transportation spending bill for fiscal 2026.
Partial U.S. Government Shutdown Possible, FMCSA Unimpacted
January 30, 2026
The U.S. Senate has not yet passed the remaining appropriations legislation for the current fiscal year. If the legislation is not approved by the end of today, Jan. 30, the government will enter a partial shut down due to a lapse of appropriations on Jan. 31.
U.S. Government Shuts Down, FMCSA Unimpacted
October 1, 2025
The U.S. Congress has not passed funding legislation for the new fiscal year, beginning today, Oct. 1, and has shut down due to a lapse of appropriations.
Senate Committee Advances Nomination for FMCSA Administrator
July 30, 2025
On July 30, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held an executive session to vote on the advancement of several nominations for positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
CVSA Submits Comments on CMV Safety to Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
July 29, 2025
On July 29, CVSA submitted comments for the record of the July 22 U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety hearing, “Shifting Gears: Issues Impacting the Trucking and Commercial Bus Industries in the U.S.”
CVSA Submits Comments on Truck Safety to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
April 9, 2025
On April 9, CVSA submitted comments for the record of the March 26 U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing, “America Builds: How Trucking Supports American Communities.”
U.S. Congress Passes Continuing Resolution
March 14, 2025
U.S. Government Shutdown Possible, FMCSA Unimpacted
March 14, 2025
The U.S. Senate has been unable to pass funding legislation for the current fiscal year. HR 1968 was approved on March 11 by the House of Representatives.
CVSA Submits Comments on Roadway Safety to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
February 26, 2025
On Feb. 26, CVSA submitted comments for the record of the Feb. 12 U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit’s hearing, “America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety.”