Transportation
Our Work
America is a nation on the move. While our transportation system is a tremendous national asset, it is aging and slowing Americans down. A crumbling transportation system reduces productivity, undermines our ability to move products across the country and around the world, and increases congestion and air pollution. Investment in modernized transportation infrastructure will fuel economic growth, enhance our competitiveness, and lead to job creation.
Transportation Funding Details
Explainer
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $351 billion for highways over five years from the Highway Trust Fund and General Fund, with $307 billion provided as formula apportionments to states.
Upcoming Events
- Security and ResiliencePath Forward Special UpdateTuesday, August 1602:00 PM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
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Latest Content
- Jul 08, 2022U.S. Chamber Coalition Letter on West Coast Port Labor Negotiations
A coalition letter by the National Retail Federation urging President Biden to continue working with the West Coast port terminals and the ILWU to ensure both sides reach agreement on a new labor contract without any disruption to port operations.
- Jul 06, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on Appointment of Rail Presidential Emergency Board
A letter from Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark requesting the President follow historical precedent in appointing a Presidential Emergency Board comprised of individuals who are impartial, belong to the National Academy of Arbitrators, and have direct experience in resolving rail disputes to help the Class I railroads and the twelve rail unions to voluntarily reach a new agreement.
- Jun 29, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on the FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
- May 24, 2022Hill Letter on S. 4217, the “Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act”
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, opposing S. 4217, the “Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act.”
- Apr 29, 2022U.S. Chamber Promotes John Drake to New Role Focusing on Transportation, Infrastructure and Supply Chain Issues
Drake will lead the Chamber’s advocacy on transportation, infrastructure, and supply chain issues before Congress, the administration, and other critical stakeholders.
- Mar 28, 2022Hill Letter on the Gas Prices Relief Act
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing S. 3609 and H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act." This letter would add the bills to the Legislative Leadership list for credit to Members who do not cosponsor.
- Feb 23, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on H.R. 6151, "Highway Accident Fairness Act"
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.R. 6151, "Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021." This letter places the bill on the Legislative Leadership list for cosponsorship credit.
