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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2020

APTA responds to House T&I surface transportation bill draft

The bill includes $105 billion for public transit and $60 billion for commuter rail, Amtrak, and other higher-performance rail.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2018

APTA names new VP, Government Affairs

Ward W. McCarragher has served as majority/minority chief counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the past 20 years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2018

T&I Chairman Shuster to step down at end of 2018

Plans to devote his final year to pushing for an infrastructure bill, an initiative both parties have said is long overdue.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2016

APTA names new sr. director, government affairs

Andrew Brady most recently worked for retiring Rep. Richard Hanna (NY-22) as the deputy chief of staff and legislative director. He had previously served Rep. Hanna as a legislative assistant in 2011 and 2012.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

House T&I approves surface transportation bill

However, according to U.S. PIRG, it is anticipated that the House will only provide funding for the first three years, requiring Congress to identify a new source of funding at the end of 2018.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2015

ABA urges Congress to fix 'broken' inspection process

Believes the failure of federal and state agencies to enact a comprehensive national and uniform inspection structure in all 50 states, is not a failure of regulation but a failure of prioritization and enforcement.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2015

T&I Committee approves rail bill markup

During the legislation markup, the Committee also approved 12 General Services Administration Capital Investment and Leasing Program resolutions that will result in “$111 million in taxpayer savings,” and the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Views and Estimates of the Committee.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2014

Shuster to continue as chairman of House T&I

In a statement, he says he looks forward to building upon the committee's previous successes and continuing our work to reform federal programs, cut red tape, reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and families, and promote greater transparency and fiscal responsibility.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2014

T&I Committee forms special panel to examine P3s

Will examine the current state of P3s in the U.S. to identify the role they play in development and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and on the U.S. economy, how P3s enhance delivery and management of transportation and infrastructure projects and more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2013

House Subcommittee to hold New Starts hearing

Will focus on the changes made to the program in MAP-21 and highlight the expansion in available project eligibility and growth in grant applications.

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