AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Budget/Appropriations BUD

FY26 DHS appropriations: Fund the DHS Bus Security Grant Program at $2 million in FY26 appropriations

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Transportation TRA

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139.

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2526 (119th)

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

Commercial vehicle engine idling emissions: Disallow states and municipalities from implementing CMV engine idling restrictions less than 15 minutes for motorcoaches.

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, Steel and aluminum 232 tariffs, removal of US-content value from total custom value for 232 tariffs: Remove imposition of new tariffs on motorcoaches and components

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC)

Environment/Superfund ENV

NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors

Contacted: Interior, Dept of (DOI); Natl Park Service (NPS)