U.S. Senate Advances Surface Transportation Bill Reauthorization

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on June 3, where Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster testified on surface transportation priorities and related program reauthorization. During the hearing, McMaster provided updates on pending appropriations, initiatives to improve work zone safety, and project delivery improvements, including allowing more states to assume responsibility for environmental review processes.

Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), while outlining progress on the highway bill, stated that a bill is being developed to focus investment on road and bridge projects by providing states with flexible and predictable formula funding, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. She noted that work remains to advance this bipartisan agreement, pledged to collaborate with relevant Senate committees and House colleagues, and committed to working with the committee's senior member, Senator Whitehouse.

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing next week, focusing on leveraging technology to drive transportation innovation. The House-passed BUILD America 250 Act also emphasizes innovation, including a section on autonomous vehicles.

Four Senate committees are closely involved with the next surface transportation bill, and timely Senate engagement is critical to submitting a new reauthorization bill on schedule.

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