Advocacy

Welcome to ABA’s Government Affairs & Policy page – we’re glad you’re here! On this page you will find all sorts of information on what we are doing to support you and the motorcoach, tour and travel industry. It will also let you know what YOU can do to support our efforts, your business and the industry as a whole. Whether its legislation that’s moving, a regulatory proposal open for comments or a funding opportunity available, we’re here WORKING FOR YOU! So please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need something or if you have questions – just send us a note at abainfo@buses.org.

Advocacy News

• Final Phase of California Truck and Bus Engine Emissions Rules, Now In-Effect

  Final Phase of California Truck and Bus Engine Emissions Rules, Now In-Effect

  While primarily intended to target vehicles domiciled in California via monitoring of their DMV registrations, CARB inspectors maintain the ability to cite non-compliant vehicles, including out-of-state operators, during inspections at border crossings, rest areas, weigh stations, fleet facilities and other 
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• BloombergLaw: Nursing Worker Protections to Expand as Carveouts Rattle Nerves

  BloombergLaw: Nursing Worker Protections to Expand as Carveouts Rattle Nerves

  “Many of our passengers connect with airlines or they connect with trains or they connect with other bus systems. If they’re charter they’re scheduled to be at a theater at a certain time for tickets,” he said. 
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• ABA Addresses New York City Bus Enforcement Initiative with NYC Mayor

  ABA Addresses New York City Bus Enforcement Initiative with NYC Mayor

  I am reaching out to raise concerns about the new bus/motorcoach enforcement initiative the City of New York is undertaking, in an effort to address the unprecedented number of migrants arriving in the City. 
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Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill

We want to send an email to Congress -- both CERTS Act cosponsors and non-cosponsors -- to update them on the industry's reaction to the recently released guidance. Simply fill out the form and it will auto-populate with your Members of Congress. As you will see on the next page, the email has been drafted and all you need to do is click 'submit'. 

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What's Going on?

Here's the latest and greatest news on legislative and regulatory matters.  More

Motorcoach, Travel & Tourism Industry Issues

View ABA's legislative and policy priorities for a safer, stronger industry.  More

What's ABA Saying?

See how ABA is spreading our industry's message in congressional testimony, correspondence, and regulatory comments.  More

Data

Understand the research and data that tells our industry's story. More

Grant Opportunities

Harness opportunities through federal grants and training programs to improve service, connectivity and security.  More

BusPAC

Learn how ABA's political action committee helps members speak with a strong voice on Capitol Hill. More