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Legislation would eliminate federal taxes on CERTS grants

Legislation would eliminate federal taxes on CERTS grants

April 8, 2022 | by Ken Presley |

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.…

2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business 

2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business 

December 16, 2021 | by Ken Presley |

As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…

Progress on CERTS grant program: What you need to know

Progress on CERTS grant program: What you need to know

May 7, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Motorcoach company operators received welcome news Thursday afternoon when the U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance on the Coronavirus Economic Relief for…

CERTS coalition calls for $40B in new relief funding

CERTS coalition calls for $40B in new relief funding

February 2, 2021 | by Julie Ryder |

Following a year of unprecedented losses, the private motorcoach, school bus and passenger vessel industries have called on Congress to fund $40 billion in…

Private bus and vessel industries furlough 308,000 employees due to pandemic

Private bus and vessel industries furlough 308,000 employees due to pandemic

October 2, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus and domestic passenger vessel industries have collectively furloughed or laid off an estimated 308,000 employee jobs…

Led by Collins and Reed, 26 Senators urge leadership to include CERTS Act in relief package

Led by Collins and Reed, 26 Senators urge leadership to include CERTS Act in relief package

September 18, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

WASHINGTON, DC – In a breakthrough move for motorcoach industry advocates, today 26 U.S. Senators signed onto a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…

CERTS coalition urges White House to work with Congress for industry relief

CERTS coalition urges White House to work with Congress for industry relief

August 26, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Today, four national organizations representing the nation’s operators of motorcoaches, school buses, and passenger vessels called on the Administration to support the bi-partisan Coronavirus Economic…

Coalitions working to build support for CERTS Act

Coalitions working to build support for CERTS Act

July 14, 2020 | by Julie Ryder |

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…

NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act

NSTA joins UMA in supporting CERTS Act

July 1, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

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…

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