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 1615 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
Smith: ATSSA members’ diligence made a difference with IIJA Smith: ATSSA members’ diligence made a difference with IIJA ATSSA Town Hall breaks down details of the infrastructure bill Pam / Thursday, November 18, 2021 0 3240 Article rating: 2.0 ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith told ATSSA members today that their diligence over the past 15 to 20 years played a significant role in the funding coming to roadway safety under the new infrastructure law. “You all should pat yourselves on the back,” Smith said during an ATSSA Town Hall to discuss the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law on Monday. “This is a job well done.” The $1.2 trillion measure is a historic investment in transportation funding and includes a 5-year, $304 billion investment in roads and bridges, Smith said. He noted that’s a 34% increase over current spending for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and translates into $16.8 billion over five years for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Smith said he’s confident the HSIP funding will mean additional opportunities for ATSSA members. Read more
ATSSA CEO thanks House members for their leadership in infrastructure vote ATSSA CEO thanks House members for their leadership in infrastructure vote Tetschner commends all in Congress for acting to make America’s roads safer Pam / Monday, November 15, 2021 0 2673 Article rating: No rating ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner issued the following statement today after President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. “With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) now signed into law, it is important to recognize the members of Congress that stepped up for our country and did the job we asked them to do. “The IIJA is a bipartisan success story, which is something that has become a rare sight on Capitol Hill. However, despite this legislation having support on both sides of the aisle, other members of Congress have taken the opportunity to attack those that stood up and voted to pass this legislation. I specifically want to acknowledge 13 Republican members of the House of Representatives." 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 3300 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 2397 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
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