Lawmakers face a Sept. 30 deadline to reauthorize surface transportation programs, one of the key dates driving action this year in Congress.
The committees responsible are planning to roll out text and hold markups soon, but may need an extension, as in past years, if they can’t complete their work on time.
Many of the congressional players involved in the roads, transit, and safety-related package are also pursuing legislation to expedite permitting. Speeding up project delivery is a key goal of both parties, though some of their priorities differ.
Bloomberg Government’s Hill Watch Live dove into both subjects and other ...