Legislative Updates
Midterm Elections Mean Big Changes in Transportation
October 17, 2016
On Tuesday, mid-term elections were held and the results mean big changes in the transportation world.
FY 2015 Appropriations Update
October 17, 2016
Yesterday, the House and Senate released the negotiated 2015 spending bill package.
FY 2015 Appropriations and HOS Restart Suspension
October 17, 2016
On Saturday, the Senate passed the FY 2015 appropriations bill, sending it to the President for his signature.
HOS Restart Suspension
October 17, 2016
Earlier this week, the President signed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, which included the language suspending enforcement of portions of the hours of service (HOS) rules while a study is conducted.
Congress Moves Forward on FY2017 Appropriations Bill
September 30, 2016
On Sept. 28, 2016, Congress passed the 10 week Continuing Resolution (CR) allowing government programs to continue operations at current funding levels through Dec. 9, 2016.
CVSA Testifies at Senate Commerce Hearing
July 25, 2016
On July 12, 2016, CVSA President Major Jay Thompson testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security.
Congress Moves Forward on FY2016 Appropriations Bill
May 9, 2016
Summary of FAST Act & Update on FY2016 Appropriations
May 9, 2016
Congress Approves 5-Year Highway Bill
May 9, 2016
Highway Bill Conference Report Language Filed in House
May 9, 2016