ATSSA Town Hall on infrastructure package set for Nov. 18 ATSSA Town Hall on infrastructure package set for Nov. 18 Pam / Thursday, November 11, 2021 0 6583 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA will host a Town Hall next Thursday to discuss the infrastructure package recently approved by both houses of Congress. The Town Hall will be led by ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith and answer the question: What does it mean for ATSSA members? The Senate approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in August and the House of Representatives approved it late Friday. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation soon. Read more
ATSSA President releases statement regarding the House’s failure to pass infrastructure bill ATSSA President releases statement regarding the House’s failure to pass infrastructure bill Maria Robertson / Friday, October 29, 2021 0 6800 Article rating: 3.0 ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner released a statement today regarding the failure of the House of Representatives to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “The failure of the House of Representatives to do their jobs and pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is disappointing and dangerous. Unfortunately, having to release a statement like this is becoming the norm instead of the exception,” he said. “Congress, specifically the House progressives and House Republican leadership, have decided to use this important historical investment in our nation’s roads, bridges and safety as political leverage. They are playing politics with every road user’s life, instead of protecting them. I would hope that they use the month of November to come to their senses and pass this bipartisan legislation and do the job they were voted into office to carry out.” Read more
Congress nears passage of bipartisan infrastructure package, extends current authorization Congress nears passage of bipartisan infrastructure package, extends current authorization Maria Robertson / Thursday, October 28, 2021 0 4885 Article rating: No rating With the current surface transportation authorization set to expire over the weekend, Congress passed a short-term extension of the FAST Act, the current authorization, that will run until Dec. 3. Earlier this afternoon the House appeared close to voting on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, but Democrats were unable to come to an agreement on a vote for a separate $1.75 trillion reconciliation package, the framework of which was released today. Read more
ATSSA president deeply disappointed with House’s failure to pass infrastructure bill Pam / Tuesday, October 5, 2021 0 6723 Article rating: No rating ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner released a statement this morning regarding the failure of the House of Representatives to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “The inability of the House of Representatives to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is deeply disappointing,” he said. “While the passage of a short-term extension of the current highway authorization will allow for critical work to continue such as the lifesaving projects carried out by ATSSA members, the lack of passage of a long-term and robust infrastructure package should be considered a failure. The House had been expected to vote for the IIJA on Thursday. The Senate had passed it in August. Instead, the House still hasn’t voted and it allowed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act to expire Thursday night. Both chambers of Congress have now approved a 30-day extension of the surface transportation funding, which ensures the Highway Trust Fund can remain solvent and prevents any disruption to current projects. Read more
House fails to pass Infrastructure Bill, extends current authorization for 30 days House fails to pass Infrastructure Bill, extends current authorization for 30 days Maria Robertson / Saturday, October 2, 2021 0 5833 Article rating: No rating With the House unable to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Congress extended the current authorization, the FAST Act, by 30 days, ensuring that the Highway Trust Fund could remain solvent and to prevent any disruption to current projects. The House passed this extension Friday nightby a vote of 365-51. The Senate followed suit on Saturday under unanimous consent. Read more