Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139. Forward facing visibility requirements for motorcoaches. FMCSA English-language proficiency out-of-service enforcement proposal (August 2026 NPRM) FMCSA Beyond Compliance program (FAST Act 5222); development of a meaningful pilot Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act (H.R. 9317) BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870); surface transportation reauthorization, including forward visibility, passenger CDL workforce parity, rural intercity bus service (49 U.S.C. 5311(f)), charter rule, anti-chameleon carriers and mega-event transportation
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2526, H.R. 9317, H.R. 8870