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
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New ABA Foundation Research Shows 21.4% of Demand for Bus Drivers is Unfulfilled
The American Bus Association Foundation – the research arm of the motorcoach, group travel and tourism industry – recently conducted a survey to estimate the
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ABA’s Pantuso To Step Down in September 2024 After Nearly Three Decades of Accomplishments
The American Bus Association, the leading industry association representing the bus, motorcoach, tour, and packaged travel industry, announced that its longtime leader, Peter J. Pantuso, will retire in September 2024.
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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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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?
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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