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

• Business Insider: With No COVID-19 Relief in Sight, the Private Bus Industry Could Collapse

  Business Insider: With No COVID-19 Relief in Sight, the Private Bus Industry Could Collapse

  The private bus sector's demise would leave large swaths of the country without any realistic transport options. 
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• Transportation Coalition Partners Thank California Delegation for Support of CERTS Act

  Transportation Coalition Partners Thank California Delegation for Support of CERTS Act

  The American Bus Association (ABA), United Motorcoach Association (UMA), National School Transportation Association (NSTA) and Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) thank the California representatives that co-signed a letter headed by Rep. Jimmy Panetta to House leadership asking for the House to 
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• Marketplace: The Pandemic has Left the Private Bus Sector in Crisis

  Marketplace: The Pandemic has Left the Private Bus Sector in Crisis

  According to the American Bus Association, the trade group for the private motorcoach industry, over 100,000 workers have been furloughed in this sector, and the industry could disappear without a relief bill. 
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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