Legislative Updates
Agreement on Highway Conference Issues Near; but Additional Time Needed
December 21, 2016
Since the last Legislative Update (July 15), the House and Senate have passed two more extension bills. Late last night, they passed the 10th stopgap measure providing a six day extension to midnight on Wednesday, July 27.
House Passes Highway Reauthorization Conference Bill; Senate Expected to Act by Tomorrow
December 21, 2016
The following is a brief summary of key provisions affecting the states. A more detailed analysis will be sent once we have reviewed the complete text of Title IV in HR 3.
President Expected to Sign Bill Next Week
December 21, 2016
Although the new bill passed both the House and Senate on July 29, another extension was passed through August 14, allowing time for the President to schedule a bill signing ceremony sometime during the week of August 8.
TEA-LU Follow Up
December 21, 2016
This is a follow-up to the July 30 and August 3 Updates on the recently passed Reauthorization bill known as TEA-LU.
Summary of Title VII
December 21, 2016
Attached is a summary of Title VII, Hazardous Materials Transportation, in the recently passed reauthorization bill.
Congress Passes Appropriations Continuing Resolution through November 18
December 21, 2016
Although the Reauthorization bill is now in place, failure of the Congress to complete work on the 2006 DOT Appropriations bill will delay the spending increases and new programs provided for in the Reauthorization bill.
Transportation Appropriations Bill for 2006 Passes Senate
December 21, 2016
The Senate recently passed the 2006 DOT/Treasury/HUD Appropriations bill, increasing the possibility that a Conference with the House can be concluded and the final Conference Report passed, by Thanksgiving.
Congress Completes Action on Transportation Programs for FY 2006
December 21, 2016
On Friday, November 18, Congress completed action on the FY 2006 Appropriations bill that funds Department of Transportation agency programs including those of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
President signs the 2006 DOT/Treasury/HUD Appropriations bill
December 21, 2016
The President has signed the 2006 DOT/Treasury/HUD Appropriations bill. This means that funding is now assured through September 30, 2006
DOT (FMCSA) Proposed FY 2007 Budget
December 16, 2016
The following is a brief summary of the proposed FMCSA budget for FY 2007 covering state grant programs: