House of Representatives expected to vote by July 4 on surface transportation bill House of Representatives expected to vote by July 4 on surface transportation bill House spent more than 24 hours on markup of INVEST in America Act Pam / Monday, June 22, 2020 0 7946 Article rating: No rating The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act is headed for a full vote in the House of Representatives prior to July 4, according to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) who said voting could begin as early as June 30. After a markup process that lasted a little more than 24 hours, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted to pass the INVEST in America Act late Thursday night. The committee voted along party lines, 35-25, to pass the five-year surface transportation reauthorization through the committee. The markup saw the consideration of 177 amendments over a two-day span that, at times, became heated as Republicans made it clear they believed they were shut out in drafting the $494 billion package. Read more
ATSSA issues statement on DeFazio’s election as chairman of House Transportation Committee ATSSA issues statement on DeFazio’s election as chairman of House Transportation Committee Association congratulates DeFazio, looks ahead to infrastructure funding package SuperUser Account / Friday, January 4, 2019 0 10779 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) congratulates Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on his selection as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee). Read more