Issues Action Center
The United States Congress
Federal transportation spending and programs are authorized by Congress every six years. America deserves a highway system that matches our mobility needs, improves capacity, relieves congestion, and repairs unsafe roads, and does not restrict our economy. To send an email letter to your U.S. Senators and Member of the House of Representatives, please click the Learn More button below.
Maryland
During the 2010 Maryland General Assembly, AAA Mid-Atlantic is working with lawmakers on several bills that will impact the safety of Maryland motorists, as well as the maintenance of Maryland roads.
There are a number of transportation bills that several Committees are currently reviewing but have not yet voted on, which would determine the fate of these bills. A favorable report would move these bills to either the House or Senate for a full vote. An unfavorable report would “kill the bill” and prevent the bill from proceeding to the General Assembly for consideration.
Click on LEARN MORE below and see how you can TAKE ACTION and send a letter to your legislators to urge Committee members to issue favorable reports for these bills so they will proceed to the House and/or Senate for passage.
New Jersey
The New Jersey General Assembly reconvenes on January 12th for the 214th legislative session. AAA will continue to work with lawmakers on viable traffic safety issues and strive for a solution to the insolvency of the Transportation Trust Fund. Click LEARN MORE to become a part of AAA’s efforts on motorists’ behalf and join our legislative action team.
Pennsylvania
AAA supports a bill that would strengthen PA's teen driving law and expand PA's careless driving statute. House Bill-67 imposes passenger restrictions for teens; prohibits cell phones/text messaging by young drivers; and extends behind-the-wheel training, including driving at night and during inclement weather.
The bill also expands PA's careless driving statute for all drivers to include numerous distractions, including those caused by interactive wireless communications devices, eating, drinking, grooming and reading. Click below to send a letter to lawmakers.
Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly reconvened Jan 13, 2010. AAA is working diligently to advocate for the safety of Virginia motorists. Key issues during this year’s session include, but are not limited to, primary enforcement of seatbelt and texting ban laws, inclusion of tow trucks in protection provided by Virginia’s Slow Down Move Over law, distracted driving, drunk driving, teen driver safety, motorcycle safety, child passenger safety and transportation funding. Please click below to learn more about these issues and to become a part of AAA’s grass roots group by signing up to receive informational alerts on key issues as they develop. You will also be provided with ways to contact your lawmakers with the simple click of a mouse to let your voice be heard. It is the voices of constituents that speak loudly to lawmakers as they consider their votes on bills before them. Thank You.
Delaware
The Delaware General Assembly returns to session January 13. AAA is working with lawmakers on distracted driving legislation and will closely monitor legislation dealing with other highway safety issues and transportation funding. Join AAA in contacting lawmakers on issues of safety and mobility in the First State by clicking below.
Washington DC
Foiled time and again by the third-worst gridlock in the nation, transportation is a top-of-the-mind issue for motorists and residents in the Washington metro region. It will resonate in this year’s General Assembly sessions in Richmond and Annapolis, and at city hall and the Council chamber in the nation’s capital. Watch this page for issues, concerns and updates.