With just over three months left to act, two key senators say movement on reauthorizing the nation’s surface transportation programs remains slow in their chamber, where four committees still have to weigh in. In the House, a bill that was marked up last month by three committees still requires input from Ways and Means before […]
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Lawmakers face Sept. 30 deadline
Environment and Public Works Chairman Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and ranking member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., have pointed to the multipanel jurisdiction over the highway bill as a reason it is taking longer to write the Senate's version. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Posted June 16, 2026 at 7:47pm
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