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The BUILD America 250 Act would establish a preliminary regulatory framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles. The bill would require USDOT to issue regulations establishing minimum safety standards for autonomous commercial vehicles but would also preempt states from issuing safety regulations regarding autonomous commercial motor vehicles. NACo will continue to engage with congressional stakeholders to ensure that local expertise and authority is respected during the development of autonomous vehicle regulations. The bill would make $1.63 billion available over five years for the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). FLAP is an important resource for public lands counties and helps fund projects that facilitate access to federal lands.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The TRE will operate longer trains and additional services, with some trains capable of carrying up to 2,400 passengers. The legislation is expected to move through the committee process in the coming months as Congress works to complete a new transportation authorization package before the current law expires in 2026. Rouzer\u2019s office said the committee spent about 18 months developing the legislation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n