Tag: U.S. Congress

Roadbuilding

NAPA, NSSGA applaud Trump’s call to improve infrastructure

Part of President Trump's State of the Union address called for improvement of infrastructure. NAPA and NSSGA applaud Trump's remarks. More on Equipment World.

February 11, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bill would divert Pakistan aid funds to U.S. infrastructure

Two House Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.), introduced a bill that would redirect financial aid for Pakistan to the Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure projects in the United States, The Hill reports. Both representatives, members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, explained their bill citing concerns over Pakistan’s relationship with […]

February 8, 2018

Construction Equipment

TIFIA transportation project loan program under fire

Congress will begin reconciling Senate and House highway reauthorization bills this week that contain significantly increased funding for a loan program that’s criticized as providing credit for too many public-private toll projects. On May 8, conferees from both chambers will have start meetings to begin the compromise process between House and Senate proposals for a […]

May 8, 2012

Roadbuilding

TIFIA transportation project loan program under fire

Congress will begin reconciling reauthorization bills that contain significantly increased funding for a somewhat controversial loan program.

May 7, 2012