completion of a National Environmental Policy Act review, which assesses the potential environmental impacts of a project.
While the U.S. Chamber is focused on construction bottlenecks, the trucking industry is championing changes that would improve conditions for drivers and carriers. ATA has signaled support for several provisions that would improve bathroom access for drivers, implement stronger fraud detection tools, create freight broker registration requirements, and combat cargo theft. The bill would also extend a federal apprenticeship program for drivers ages 18 to 20 and direct federal agencies to address barriers that prevent separating and
retiring military members from entering transportation and supply chain jobs. Among the most needed provisions
is the bill’s $750 million commitment to truck parking, which ATA called a major gain for the industry. “Drivers work to comply with federal regulations like hours-of-service requirements but are often forced to park in illegal and unsafe locations due to a lack of dedicated truck parking,” ATA said in a news release. “This funding will help keep drivers and the motoring public more safe.”
What Are the Next Steps? As of mid-August, the BUILD America
250 Act had cleared the House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but still needed to pass the full House and advance through the Senate. Lawmakers must act by Sept. 30, when the current surface transportation authorization expires. Business advocacy groups have pushed for a long-term funding bill; however, a short-term extension may also be possible while Congress continues to negotiate the BUILD America 250 Act.
Getting a five-year bill enacted may
require some compromise between the House and Senate. The bill’s strong bipartisan committee vote is a solid start, but lawmakers still have some ground to cover before the deadline.
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