AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Transportation

Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles including HR 471, HR 3013, and bills related to emissions, CDLs, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to highway planning, rural bus transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing, and FY 2025 appropriations, and preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill; commercial vehicle engine idling restrictions; maintain minimum insurance liability limits for motorcoach operators

TargetedSENATE · HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · Transportation, Dept of (DOT) · Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Federal Highway Administration (FHA) · Federal Transit Administration (FTA) · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Homeland Security

Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, FY 26, and the award process for FY 2025 funding. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry

TargetedSENATE · HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) · Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS) · Transportation Security Administration (TSA)