Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Pam / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 0 21334 Article rating: No rating The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend, a sprawling bill centered around health care provisions, corporate tax increases and climate provisions, sending the bill to the House, which is expected to approve the legislation later this week. Within the 775-page bill, ATSSA members will also see a nearly $1.9 billion competitive grant program aimed at improving walkability, safety and increasing affordable transportation options. ATSSA will continue to follow the legislation and provide updates as it moves through Congress. Read more
Biden highlights guardrails in State of the Union Biden highlights guardrails in State of the Union Tetschner applauds focus on safety and infrastructure in congressional address Pam / Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 4778 Article rating: No rating In championing the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Joe Biden specifically mentioned “highway guardrails” as a positive outcome of the legislation. This is apparently the first mention of guardrails in the history of these presidential addresses to Congress. Additionally, Biden announced that the nation would start fixing “over 65,000 miles of highway and 1,500 bridges in disrepair.” That was in addition to 4,000 projects Biden said had already been announced. ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner commended the emphasis on infrastructure and the specific reference to a proven lifesaving device produced by ATSSA members. Read more
Join in efforts to unite behind infrastructure needs Join in efforts to unite behind infrastructure needs Infrastructure Week kicks off on Monday Pam / Thursday, May 6, 2021 0 6422 Article rating: No rating Infrastructure is in the news nearly daily and is a hot topic in the nation’s capital as Congress and the president propose ideas to address infrastructure needs. Infrastructure Week kicks off on Monday and focuses on meeting the nation’s needs for roads and bridges as well as safe travel for pedestrians and bicyclists. “Infrastructure is critical to roadway safety,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said. “This week provides one more reminder of the importance of coming together to provide safe travel for all roadway users. In a nation where division is all too common these days, infrastructure unites us.” Read more
Industry report lays out COVID-19 relief funding to DOTs by state Industry report lays out COVID-19 relief funding to DOTs by state Latest package sends nearly $10 billion to DOTs across the country Pam / Thursday, January 21, 2021 0 6714 Article rating: No rating The latest COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress included nearly $10 billion in federal funds for transportation as reported here last month. The vast majority of that money--$9.8 billion—will go to state departments of transportation (DOTs) across the country. Industry publication Construction Dive has now gathered details of the amounts expected to go to each state DOT as well as the DOT for the nation’s capital, and created a chart detailing the allotments. Its report also details how the money will be allotted and indicates that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is to distribute the funds within 30 days of the bill’s signing by former President Donald Trump, which took place Dec. 27. Read more
Senate passes one-year extension of federal highway bill Senate passes one-year extension of federal highway bill Measure included in action to prevent government shutdown Pam / Wednesday, September 30, 2020 0 8641 Article rating: No rating The Senate this evening approved a one-year extension of the federal highway bill, which would have expired at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. The extension was included in a continuing resolution (CR) passed by both chambers to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap bill pushes the deadline to pass the yearly spending budgets for the federal government to Dec. 11. The Senate approved the action by an 84-10 vote. Read more
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