Hageman targets trucking and auto bills before Senate shift

Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman discussed her remaining time in the House of Representatives during a recent appearance on a radio show hosted by Glenn Woods. She addressed the work the Republican Party aims to complete before the next congressional session begins under Democratic leadership.

Hageman identified two specific policy areas requiring immediate attention. She noted that California’s Clean Air Act regulations influence national automobile standards. She explained that these rules contribute to higher vehicle costs for consumers. She also described a bill targeting chameleon carriers. These are temporary trucking companies that obtain licenses and place unqualified drivers on the road. Hageman said these practices have led to accidents and deaths.

The legislative backlog includes 12 appropriations bills. The House has passed all 12 measures. The Senate has passed none of them. Hageman listed other bills that cleared the House but remain stalled in the upper chamber. She acknowledged that Congress has only 58 days left in the current cycle. The upcoming holiday season further limits available working days.

After Hageman joins the Senate, she will serve as a member of the minority party. She compared the likely political environment in Washington to current conditions in Europe. She told Woods, All you need to do is look at what they are dealing with in Europe, and that is where the Democrats want to take us. She added that the coming years will be interesting.

President Trump can continue advancing policies through executive orders. This method allows for progress despite legislative gridlock. The shift to a Democratic-dominated Senate marks a change in the legislative landscape for Hageman and her colleagues.