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

• WashPost: America’s 3,000 Bus Companies Make Appeal for Economic Relief amid Pandemic

  WashPost: America’s 3,000 Bus Companies Make Appeal for Economic Relief amid Pandemic

  Bus operators and trade groups have been knocking on doors of members of Congress for months. 
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• Associations Come Together to Urge Congress to Support CERTS Act

  Associations Come Together to Urge Congress to Support CERTS Act

  More than 30 associations came together to urge Congressional leaders to support the CERTS Act, introduced jointly by Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). 
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• Tell Your Senators to Support and Co-Sponsor S. 4150, the CERTS Act

  Tell Your Senators to Support and Co-Sponsor S. 4150, the CERTS Act

  This bipartisan legislation would provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants and other economic assistance, through the Treasury, to motorcoach operators, school bus companies, U.S. flag passenger vessel operators, and other U.S. transportation service 
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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