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

• ABA Appreciates the House Taking Further Action to Assist Small Businesses But More Needs to be Done

  ABA Appreciates the House Taking Further Action to Assist Small Businesses But More Needs to be Done

  We appreciate the House taking this action and recognizing the hardship small businesses are facing,but Congress needs to do more for private motorcoach companies that do not qualify for PPP money. 
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• NPS Officially Withdraws Plans to Implement Increase in CUA and Commercial Tour Entrance Fees

  NPS Officially Withdraws Plans to Implement Increase in CUA and Commercial Tour Entrance Fees

  The proposed higher fee structure has been a high-priority issue for ABA and many of our industry colleagues since the announcement to significantly raise fees was first made in October 2017. 
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• ABA Statement on Motorcoach State Rally Next Week

  ABA Statement on Motorcoach State Rally Next Week

  The state events that are being planned for June 3, 2020 do not include any involvement from ABA and UMA. 
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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