The tug-of-war over highway funding continues on Capitol Hill.
Even though the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee approved the Obama administration’s 18-month extension of SAFETEA-LU on July 15, the House insisted on moving forward with a new multi-year bill. The issue will come to a head within the next two weeks as the House and Senate move toward their annual recess in August. All parties agree that the Highway Trust Fund’s revenue shortfall must be addressed before the break.