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High ImpactMay 22, 2026Rail groups push back on truck weight increase in infrastructure bill
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's markup of the BUILD America 250 Act—the surface transportation reauthorization bill—has triggered strong objections from short line railroads and
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 22, 2026Rail Safety Act Mandate Faces Industry Opposition Over Cost Concerns
The Association of American Railroads has launched a forceful critique of the Railway Safety Act, which was included in the Build America 250 Act transportation reauthorization bill and carries endors
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