Top Priorities

Modernizing the U.S. surface transportation network is our priority. This means securing annual highway and public transit funding levels as authorized in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. We also advocate for passage of a multi-year reauthorization of federal aviation programs that includes a significant increase in funding for airport construction and for biannual maritime construction legislation.

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Capitol Hill Action

ARTBA regularly communicates with members of Congress on behalf of the transportation construction industry. See our latest engagement with federal lawmakers and congressional committees with jurisdiction over ARTBA priorities.

Congressional Testimony: IIJA Implementation

ARTBA Chair Paula Hammond’s (WSP USA) testimony before the U.S. House Highways & Transit Subcommittee.

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Putting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Work: The Private Sector Perspective

ARTBA President Dave Bauer’s testimony before the U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works Committee.

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Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Analysis (IIJA)

ARTBA’s analysis features an overview of the law’s investment levels and key policy reforms.

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Legislative News

Stay on top of the latest developments in the nation’s capital.

June 2, 2022

Federal Rail Administration Announces $368 Million of Improvement Grants

What happened: Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia will receive Consolidated Rail…

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May 20, 2022

McConnell Reinforces Support for State Highway Priorities, Opposition to Gas Tax Suspensions

What happened: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) May 17 told ARTBA Chairman…

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May 20, 2022

ARTBA Challenges Proposed Davis-Bacon Expansion

What happened: ARTBA submitted May 17 comments to the U.S. Department of Labor…

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