November 9th, 2011
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee voted unanimously (18-0) to favorably report a two-year highway reauthorization bill to the U.S. Senate. The meeting was notable by an atmosphere of bipartisanship — which is rare in Washington this year. Continue reading
ROADS SAFE ActAugust 5th, 2011
The Highway Users has endorsed H.R. 2324 and S.510, the ROADS SAFE Act. This legislation would fund promising research to passively detect drunk drivers before they ever turn the ignition key. Continue reading
Testifying Before the House Subcommittee on Highways & TransitJune 17th, 2011
Highway Users President & CEO Greg Cohen presented testimony outlining our reauthorization priorities to the Subcommittee on Highways & Transit in late March. We focused on the urgent need for a well-funded surface transportation bill… Continue reading
Critical Safety Legislation IntroducedJune 14th, 2011
The Highway Users is pleased to see two important pieces of legislation introduced in the House. HR 1776, the Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2011 and HR 2107, the High Risk Rural Roads Safety Act of 2011 have been issued targeting key safety areas. Continue reading
2011 Action Plan ReleasedJanuary 14th, 2011
The Highway Users has issued its 2011 Action Plan outlining our legislative priorities during this critical year as Congress gears up to pass a new federal highway bill. Read about our latest policy initiatives here. Continue reading
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