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

• CERTS Act Hits 200 Co-Sponsors in House

  CERTS Act Hits 200 Co-Sponsors in House

  The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – thanks the 200 Representatives who have signed up to co-sponsor the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act in the House. The 
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• Majority of Senate Supports CERTS Act to Help Decimated Motorcoach Industry

  Majority of Senate Supports CERTS Act to Help Decimated Motorcoach Industry

  ABA – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – thanks the 52 Senators who have signed up to co-sponsor the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act in the Senate. 
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• Bus Industry Asks Congress to Give Financial Assistance to Industries that Have Yet to be Helped

  Bus Industry Asks Congress to Give Financial Assistance to Industries that Have Yet to be Helped

  ABA is asking Congress to help the transportation sectors that received no direct assistance through the CARES Act before it provides a second round of direct assistance to other transportation sectors , such as the airlines. 
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ABA Holds Key Events, Gets Results

ABA members with Sen. Deb Fischer             ABA members with Rep. Peter DeFazio

ABA members with Rep. Sam Graves          ABA members with Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

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