Kevin McCarthy

Washington, D.C.—Top leaders in both chambers of Congress insisted they wanted to keep federal agencies funded even as they seemed to be running out of time to avoid a weekend… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Even as a debt-limit deal remained out of reach, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed hope some version of permitting reform could be in a final package. “I believe… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the development of guidance on zero-emission port equipment, heavy-duty vehicles and fueling infrastructure under potentially multiple funding programs under… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Even while losing four Republican votes, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) managed to squeak through a bill linking a debt limit hike to spending cuts and other changes. H.R. Read More

Washington, D.C.—Updating Congress on Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) funding, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan called waterways and ports the engine for much of the $5.4 trillion in U.S. maritime… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The American Waterways Operators (AWO) is engaging Congress on clarifying legislative intent on new reporting requirements for sexual harassment and assault, according to Board Chairman Clark Todd. In a… Read More

Washington, D.C.—A top official with one of the nation’s largest ports urged Congress to prioritize waterways, ports and other transportation assets critical to the nation’s economy when providing federal infrastructure… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it is seeking public comment on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 and holding three stakeholder sessions to receive additional… Read More

Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden and House Republican leaders drew their lines in the sand over raising the debt limit as the U.S. was projected to reach its approximately $31.381 trillion… Read More