Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

  • Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
  • Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.

 

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Contact Your Congressional Delegation and Ask Them to Support Bipartisan Relief Bill Released Today

  • December 14, 2020
  • 1-min read

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Dear Members and Colleagues,

I wished to update you with good news on the COVID-19 relief proposal developed by a bi-partisan group of legislators, that includes both funding for the motorcoach industry and another round of PPP funding. The group worked through the weekend and today released actual bill language, which brings us one step closer to a final relief package.

This is great news and what we have all been working for, tirelessly, to happen. The bill proposal includes $8 billion in funding for the industries included in the CERTS Act – motorcoach, school bus and U.S. flagged passenger vessels. Additionally, the legislation provides $300 billion for the Small Business Administration to provide a second round of PPP – including funding for 501c(6) organizations, restaurants, and live venues. The bi-partisan group has been meeting and moving their $908 billion relief plan through all the channels, although there still remain obstacles and the need to gain the support of Congressional leaders in both Chambers.

We need you to call your elected representatives NOW and remind them of the important role our industry plays as part of the overall transportation system and urge them to support this bipartisan proposal. Now that the bill has been released, we must fight to keep our funding as it will be targeted by others. Congress needs to get this legislation enacted before the end of this year!

 

For House contact information, click here.

For Senate contact information, click here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or a member of ABA's Government Affairs team at 202-218-7224.

 

Peter Pantuso

President and CEO

American Bus Association

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