No, we are not talking about the Olympics or latest Netflix series. We are talking about the goings-on we are watching on Capitol Hill.

The House Labor Appropriations Subcommittee approved a funding bill prohibiting the US Department of Labor from implementing its oppressive independent contractor rule. Next step, it will be heard by the full House Appropriations Committee.

More than 150 members of the US Congress sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) insisting the EPA rollback their Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas rules. Previously, both the US Senate and House voted to revoke the rule, but it was vetoed by President Biden.

The House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee approved $200M for truck parking to ensure the nation’s drivers have a safe place to park while taking their ten-hours off.

US Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced a bill to fight the growing problem of organized crime and cargo theft, which rose 57% in 2023. The bill would direct $2M to establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force.

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CARB SETBACK

Both the US Congress and US Senate voted to revoke the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) waivers allowing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to continue to enact their low-NOx Omnibus regulation as well as their Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulation. The...

ROMPING GOOD TIME

The Reno Rodeo was ranked the 4th best rodeo in the country by the readers of USA Today. The "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West" is a ten-day event starting June 19th. Get your tickets here and enjoy all the fun.

CLOSE CALL

Imagine waking up with a containership in your front yard. That is exactly what happened to Johan Helberg of Byneset Norway. The 443 NCL Salten failed to turn when entering the Trondheim fjord and landed in his front yard, mere feet from his house. Thankfully, no one...

TARIFF TUNAROUND

Tariff activity is difficult to keep track of as it changes constantly. Below is a recap of what transpired last month. On May 12th, tariffs between China and the US were temporarily slashed from 125% to 10%. For cargo from China to the US, this decrease put tariffs...

IN OTHER NEWS

Modern Worker Empowerment Act is a bill seeking to codify a clear and straightforward definition of Independent Contractor and provide certainty to truck drivers, gig workers and anyone choosing the independent lifestyle. Currently, the rules and definitions are...

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