Federal Legislative Activities
Federal Regulatory Activities
Key Updates on Federal Legislative Issues
119th Congress
June. 5, 2026 Updates
- Senators Young and Alsobrooks reintroduced legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, trailers, tractors, and chassis, aiming to encourage adoption of newer, safer, and more efficient equipment. S. 4657
- The House Appropriations Committee approved its FY27 THUD funding bill, including language directing USDOT to maintain existing federal drug-testing requirements for safety-sensitive transportation workers, including testing for marijuana.
