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Trade Finance Rajya Sabha passes MSME Amendment Bill to speed up payments and strengthen MSMEs
The Rajya Sabha passed the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at curbing delayed payments to MSMEs. The legislation mandates central public sector enterprises to route invoice settlement through the Trade Receivables Discounting System and empowers courts to order interim payments of 50% of awarded amounts in delayed payment disputes.
Logistics OOIDA Urges House to Vote on Dalilah’s Law After Fatal Pennsylvania Crash Involving Non-Domiciled CDL
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring Dalilah’s Law to a vote after the July 1 death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr., who was struck by a truck driver with a non-domiciled CDL. The bill, which cleared the House Transportation Committee in March, would permanently codify U.S. DOT restrictions on non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, closing safety loopholes OOIDA says allow unqualified drivers on the road.
Logistics Only 3 of 79 Trucking Bills Became Law Over Two Congresses, FreightWaves Analysis Shows
Over the 118th and 119th Congresses, the U.S. introduced 79 trucking-related bills but passed only 3 into law. Two are modest CDL improvements and the third is a deregulation measure. The vast majority died in committee, highlighting legislative gridlock on road freight policy.
Logistics Biofuel Boost: How the SEED Act Could Cut Trucking Costs by $1 Billion
The SEED Act, a federal blenders tax credit, could reduce fuel volatility and lower trucking costs by $1 billion, according to Jesús Guerra of Pilot Company. Reinstating the policy would boost domestic biofuel production and cut costs for consumers and the trucking industry.
Regulations & Compliance CORCA heads to Senate amid heated cargo theft data debate
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) passed the House 348-60 and awaits Senate action. Supporters and critics debate whether cargo theft data justifies expanding federal role. The bill would create an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations.
Logistics Liability in Trucking: How Bad Legislation and Nuclear Verdicts Drive Up Costs for Brokers and Carriers
The trucking insurance market is in turmoil due to 'nuclear verdicts' and legislative changes. Cover Whale's CRO Myles Oppenheimer highlights how poor legislation and underwriting discipline create a 'self-inflicted wound' that traditional insurers cannot handle. A recent SCOTUS decision unraveling federal preemption adds further cost pressures for brokers and carriers.
Logistics Legislation Targets 'Loophole' on Altering HOS Records by Foreign Dispatchers
Two Republican House members introduced the GHOSTRUCK Act to close a loophole that allows foreign-based dispatchers to tamper with Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records used to track truck drivers' hours of service. The legislation has backing from major trucking associations including ATA and OOIDA.
Technology New York Lawmakers Pass One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers, Awaiting Governor's Signature
The New York State legislature has passed a one-year moratorium on large data centers with a peak demand of 20 megawatts or more, according to TechRadar. The bill awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, who has until December to decide. The moratorium aims to allow time for environmental and energy impact assessments, with supporters citing concerns over electricity and water usage.
Business House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act, Compressing Union Negotiation Timeline
The U.S. House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408) on June 9, 2026, by a vote of 230-193, imposing a compressed federal timeline for first contract negotiations between employers and newly certified unions. The bill, sponsored by Representative Donald Norcross, now moves to the Senate where it faces a 60-vote threshold. The legislation could significantly affect union organizing and first-contract dynamics in sectors like trucking.
Regulations & Compliance Canada Bans Social Media for Under 16s with New Bill
Canada has introduced the Safe Social Media Act, banning social media use for those under 16 and imposing new safety standards on platforms. The Digital Safety Commission of Canada will enforce these regulations.
Regulations & Compliance B.C. Bill: Mandatory Dashcams on Commercial Vehicles
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Logistics Businesses Push Senate on Cargo Theft Legislation
A coalition of over 200 companies is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to address cargo theft. This legislation aims to improve coordination between law enforcement and private sectors to tackle organized theft operations.
Logistics House Committee Approves Bill Impacting Trucking Sector
The House Transportation & Infrastructure committee has approved a transportation bill with significant implications for the trucking industry, focusing on restroom access and parking provisions. The bill, known as the BUILD America 250 Act, aims to improve conditions for truck drivers.