5/12/08-The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved a measure that urges the Bush administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation to obey recently enacted federal law.
The pilot project was started in September 2007. It authorizes tractor-trailers from 11 Mexico-based trucking operations to cross the border and travel throughout the U.S.
Congress approved legislation late last year to stop funding for the pilot program, citing concerns that Mexican trucks don’t meet U.S. safety standards. The Bush administration and U.S. DOT, however, are continuing to allow the Mexico-based trucks to cross the border.
Sponsored by Rep. Dan Surra, D-Elk, the resolution – HR612 – has moved to the House floor for further consideration.
For bill status, call (717) 787-6732.

3/5/08-Rep. Dan Surra, D-Elk, has offered a resolution that urges the Bush administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation to obey recently enacted federal law.
The pilot project was started in September 2007. It authorizes tractor-trailers from 11 Mexico-based trucking operations to cross the border and travel throughout the U.S.
Congress approved legislation late last year to stop funding for the pilot program, citing concerns that Mexican trucks don’t meet U.S. safety standards. The Bush administration and U.S. DOT, however, are continuing to allow the Mexico-based trucks to cross the border.
The resolution – HR612 – is awaiting consideration in the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (717) 787-6732.