House T&I Committee
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Maritime
Ports see ‘longer battle’ ahead before volumes turn corner
Industry pushes lawmakers for roughly $2 billion in maritime-specific relief in next COVID package.
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News
Congressional milestone may lead to billions for port funding
U.S. House green-lights measure to improve big-ship access.
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Legal issues
U.S. Congress debates federal independent contractor model
Democrats, labor consider California’s AB5 a “good first step”
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Trucking Regulation
U.S. House votes to block rail tank cars of LNG
Amendment would hinder LNG export plans by New Fortress Energy
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Trucking Regulation
Carrier drug survey reveals need to “purge” 300,000 drivers
The Trucking Alliance urges action on federal hair-testing guidelines
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Trucking Regulation
“Twin 33” coalition adds safety mandate to lobbying effort
Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board
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Intermodal
Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects
Trump’s budget bodes well for certain freight grants but Democrats take issue with reliance on the private sector.
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Maritime
LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill
Infrastructure hearings and a controversial waiver have lawmakers taking sides on the Jones Act debate.
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Economics
Can railroads win at the Green New Deal game?
Railroads - like trucking - will be focusing on solving the Highway Trust Fund problem this year. But could a Green New Deal become a…
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Maritime
Lawmakers oppose Puerto Rico’s Jones Act waiver request
LNG shipments to Puerto Rico caught in the middle of latest battle over the Jones Act maritime regulation.
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