Legislative Updates

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.”

Secretary of Transportation-Designate Sean Duffy Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing

January 15, 2025

On Jan. 15, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a confirmation hearing to vet Secretary of Transportation-designate Sean Duffy.