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 Commends FMCSA for Revising the Bus Lease and Interchange Regulations

  ABA Commends FMCSA for Revising the Bus Lease and Interchange Regulations

  Addressing the overreaching 2015 lease and interchange rule to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens has been an ABA top priority for over the last four years. 
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• NPS Delays Policy and Fee Updates for Road-Base Commercial Tours by Six Months

  NPS Delays Policy and Fee Updates for Road-Base Commercial Tours by Six Months

  The National Park Service has announced a six-month delay on Commercial Use Authorization policy and fee updates. New requirement date is April 2020. 
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• NPS Makes Policy Shift on CUA Fees

  NPS Makes Policy Shift on CUA Fees

  On Aug. 2, the National Park Service made a major policy shift regarding Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) fees. 
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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