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The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on June 27

The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


ICYMI: Inflation Is Gutting Infrastructure Plans Across the U.S.

News Release: In Case You Missed It, what we knew all along would likely happen is in fact happening. Historic inflation - significantly worsened by the Biden Administration’s out-of-control spending, overly burdensome regulatory actions, and relentless push for a Green New Deal type of agenda over core infrastructure needs - is having a harmful impact on America’s infrastructure.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes rule on June 27

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 27.


Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Protect NTSB Independence Amid Growing Commercial Space Industry

News Release: Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Buttigieg urging him to protect the independence of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding oversight of commercial space accidents.


There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 24.


DOT Joins New Federal-State Partnership to Expand Domestic Offshore Wind Supply Chain

News Release: WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of offshore wind vessels as Vessels of National Interest making them eligible for financial support through the Title XI Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI). This designation will facilitate more offshore wind construction and will prioritize applications for such projects for review and funding through Title XI.


Air Travel Consumer Report: Consumer Complaints Against Airlines Rise More Than 300 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of April 2022 for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed . .


There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 23.


How politicians on Environment and Public Works Committee dealt with bills on June 23

There was activity on two bills related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on June 23.


Webster Statement from Hearing on Identifying Risk to GSA Facilities

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Ranking Member Daniel Webster (R-FL) from today’s hearing entitled, “Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA Facilities":


DOT-FMCSA grant application closes on Aug. 15

Development of Fiscal Year 2023 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans grant opened on June 22.


“CELEBRATING MR. JAY B. DILLINGHAM'S LASTING LEGACY IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E641-E642 on June 17


Week ending June 18: Transportation Department publishes 12 notices

There were 12 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending June 18, according to the Federal Register.


U.S. Department of Transportation Helps Advance Key Multi-Modal Project in Northern Indiana with a Loan $203.3 Million for the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project

News Release: Loan builds off of a previously announced $354 million Federal grant to move this transformative transit project forward


Carper, DeFazio Lead Amicus Brief Ahead of Supreme Court Case Seeking to Limit Clean Water Act Protections

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led 167 current and former Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters on June 16

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.