Advocacy

Welcome to ABA’s Government Affairs & Policy page – we’re glad you’re here! On this page you will find all sorts of information on what we are doing to support you and the motorcoach, tour and travel industry. It will also let you know what YOU can do to support our efforts, your business and the industry as a whole. Whether its legislation that’s moving, a regulatory proposal open for comments or a funding opportunity available, we’re here WORKING FOR YOU! So please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need something or if you have questions – just send us a note at abainfo@jiuyihuoyun.com.

Advocacy News

• As Hurricane Laura Barrels Toward Gulf, Motorcoaches Mobilize to Evacuate Citizens

  As Hurricane Laura Barrels Toward Gulf, Motorcoaches Mobilize to Evacuate Citizens

  Now who will answer the call to help evacuate if the buses aren't running? 
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• Motorcoach Industry Thanks Sen. Susan Collins for Leadership in Efforts to Save Industry

  Motorcoach Industry Thanks Sen. Susan Collins for Leadership in Efforts to Save Industry

  Washington, DC. - The presidents from the two leading motorcoach associations - Peter Pantuso, president & CEO of the American Bus Association and Larry Killingsworth, president & CEO of the United Motorcoach Association - released a statement praising Sen. Susan 
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• New Report Details Motorcoach Industry’s Dire Situation

  New Report Details Motorcoach Industry’s Dire Situation

  DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development recently released a report outlining the dire situation currently facing the motorcoach industry. 
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ABA Holds Key Events, Gets Results

ABA members with Sen. Deb Fischer             ABA members with Rep. Peter DeFazio

ABA members with Rep. Sam Graves          ABA members with Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

What's Going on?

Here's the latest and greatest news on legislative and regulatory matters.  More

Motorcoach, Travel & Tourism Industry Issues

View ABA's legislative and policy priorities for a safer, stronger industry.  More

What's ABA Saying?

See how ABA is spreading our industry's message in congressional testimony, correspondence, and regulatory comments.  More

Data

Understand the research and data that tells our industry's story. More

Grant Opportunities

Harness opportunities through federal grants and training programs to improve service, connectivity and security.  More

BusPAC

Learn how ABA's political action committee helps members speak with a strong voice on Capitol Hill. More