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 Implores Congress, Administration to Come Together and End Shutdown

  ABA Implores Congress, Administration to Come Together and End Shutdown

  It is not just the motorcoach and tour companies and the attractions that are feeling the effects, but also the local economies that rely on tourism. 
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• Industry Associations Urge an Immediate End to the Government Shutdown

  Industry Associations Urge an Immediate End to the Government Shutdown

  A number of group tour and travel associations came together this week to urge Congress and the Administration to end the government shutdown immediately and end the harmful economic effects to the United States and its tourism industry. 
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• EPA Makes $40 Million Available in FY19 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants, Partner with ABA to Apply

  EPA Makes $40 Million Available in FY19 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants, Partner with ABA to Apply

  The EPA recently opened a Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant opportunity for, among other items, school bus retrofit and motorcoach engine replacement projects. ABA can help members apply. 
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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