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
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Treasury Updates CERTS Grant FAQs & Guidance
As the CERTS grant process proceeds, Treasury continues to issue updates to its online guidance materials and FAQs.
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CERTS Associations and Stakeholders: Survival Depends on Add’l Funding in Reconciliation Package
ABA, along with nine other organizations representing the motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries, sent a letter to Congressional leadership warning that the industry may not survive without additional funding in the forthcoming reconciliation package.
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ABA Creates African American Motorcoach Council, Seeks Additional Industry Leaders to Step Forward
ABA created the African American Motorcoach Council after identifying a need among our black-owned motorcoach operator members to have a concentrated, unified voice and lobby on behalf of their businesses.
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Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill
We want to send an email to Congress -- both CERTS Act cosponsors and non-cosponsors -- to update them on the industry's reaction to the recently released guidance. Simply fill out the form and it will auto-populate with your Members of Congress. As you will see on the next page, the email has been drafted and all you need to do is click 'submit'.
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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