CERTS Act moves forward with introduction in the House
The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act is a step closer to crossing the finishing line.
“UMA is very pleased with this step…
Coalitions working to build support for CERTS Act
Coalition-building is proving an integral component in the fight to ensure passage of the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act, S.4150. The United…
How Rhode Island, Maine operators opened the door for CERTS Act with lawmakers
Motorcoach operators in Rhode Island and Maine were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the proposed CERTS Act that could provide $10 billion in emergency…
Senators introduce $10 billion CERTS Act to save bus and motorcoach industry
WASHINGTON, DC — Noting that the bus and motorcoach industry is an important link in the nation’s transportation network that has a major economic impact…
NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act
The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) continues its pursuit to secure relief for the student transportation industry by joining the American Bus Association, the United Motorcoach…
UMA: $10 billion CERTS Act will offer economic relief for members
The motorcoach industry is on track to receive major economic relief, the United Motorcoach Association told members today.
Congress this week will take a big…
Legislation would eliminate federal taxes on CERTS grants
To support tax relief to the motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), along with Reps.…
41 Senators sign letter urging tax fairness for CERTS grants
Two days before Thanksgiving, 41 U.S. Senators sent a letter to the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance calling for…
Campaign to exempt CERTS grants from federal taxes shifts to Senate
The movement to act swiftly to exempt Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act grants funds from federal taxation has shifted to the…
93 House Members urge leadership to exempt CERTS grant funds from federal taxation
Four U.S. Representatives have rallied 89 of their colleagues to join them in calling for House leadership to exempt Coronavirus Economic Relief…