Senators ask Treasury Secretary to fast track CERTS Act
A group of 29 senators petitioned incoming Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to fast-track the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act.
Sens. Susan Collins,…
CERTS coalition calls for $40B in new relief funding
Following a year of unprecedented losses, the private motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries have called on Congress to fund $40 billion in…
‘Gang of 11’ helps operators amplify their CERTS advocacy efforts
Mike Canine admits that before the CERTS Act, he didn’t pay much attention to what was going on Capitol Hill.
These days, not only can…
UMA CERTS Act FAQ clarifies new law and second round of PPP
Now that the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act and a second round of PPP have become law, motorcoach operators are seeking…
CERTS Act becomes law
President Trump signed the bill containing the CERTS Act last night bringing to rest uncertainty over a threatened veto. Thus, the CERTS Act becomes law.
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We have a deal: CERTS Act funding survives at $2 billion level
Senate and House Leadership have reached an agreement with a focus on a comprehensive $900 billion relief bill that will send $600 stimulus checks to…
Congress inches closer to a relief deal; CERTS remains
Pressed between a souring economy, an anxious electorate and desire to return to their home states for the holidays, Congress appears to be making progress…
Maine motorcoach companies rally for CERTS champion Sen. Collins outside debate
(Oct. 15, 2020/Augusta ME) Expect to see an array of tour buses in Augusta this evening as motorcoach companies in Maine turn out in support…
CERTS Act surpasses 200 House Co-Sponsors, drawing from both sides of the aisle
“Surpassing 200 House Co-Sponsors for the CERTS Act, is a formidable accomplishment thanks to the grassroots advocacy of our unified motorcoach industry,” United Motorcoach Association…
Milestone: 52 Senators back CERTS Act economic relief for motorcoach industry
“We have passed a critical milestone in getting more than half the Senate to support the Coronavirus Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act,” Larry Killingsworth,…