Numerous reports indicate that the United States Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) is preparing to issue new federal emissions standards for light-duty vehicles that would force the number of electric vehicles sold...more
The House and Senate are both in recess this week. When the Senate returns next week, the Chamber plans to focus on nominations, the House-passed Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), the House-passed Postal Service...more
Highlights of the Bill President Biden Signed Into Law on Nov. 15 - President Biden has signed into law a historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill contains significant federal investments for roads, bridges,...more
On Monday, November 15, after Congress passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, President Biden signed it into law. This law will pour billions into roads and bridges, transit, broadband services, airports, waterways and...more
Those of you working in the transportation, ports, and maritime industry have a lot to look forward to as America’s roads, railways, ports, and other transportation infrastructure are expected to see improvements now that...more
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, was passed by Congress and is set to inject $1.2 trillion into projects upgrading the nation’s roads, bridges, energy, water...more
After passage in both houses of Congress, the highly-anticipated $1.2 trillion infrastructure legislation package, more commonly referred to as the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” (“Act”), has headed to President...more
LANDMARK BILL REPRESENTS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S BUILD BACK BETTER AGENDA - On November 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan $1.2 trillion “physical” infrastructure bill, paving...more
On November 5, 2021, Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bill). The Bill includes $550 billion in new spending on infrastructure over the...more
Yesterday, the Senate passed the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. We have previously written on the impact that previous drafts of the bill, which is now entitled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, would...more
As drought worsens, regulators impose unprecedented water restrictions on California farms - Los Angeles Times – August 3 - Amid intensifying drought, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) voted on Tuesday...more
The Road Toward Better Infrastructure - On August 1, 2021, the Senate proposed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill including $550 billion in new spending to improve the country's...more
Following enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA, P.L.117-2), the Biden administration indicated its next major priority was passing a comprehensive infrastructure package. The administration released the American...more
President Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes ambitious spending proposals and modifications of the tax code that will affect businesses in all sectors of the U.S. economy. President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan...more
The President unveiled details of his historic infrastructure plan this morning, proposing the largest infrastructure investment in U.S. history. ...more
With interest and investment in electric vehicle (EV) technology increasing steadily, it is important for original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and consumers to be aware of federal and state incentives...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly pronounced effect on the aviation sector. Passenger carriers have grounded their aircraft and slashed their schedules, cargo carriers scrambled to maintain healthcare and other...more