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Carper Statement on Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today issued the below statement following the Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...


What releases are upcoming from the Transportation Department on Aug. 9

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 9.


Chairman Carper Statement on Parliamentarian Guidance on EPW Title

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today issued the following statement on the Senate parliamentarian ruling on the EPW title of the Inflation Reduction Act ...


Public notices: Transportation Department publishes 22 in week ending July 23

There were 22 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending July 23, according to the Federal Register.


On Senate Floor, Carper Urges Support for Historic Inflation Reduction Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, historic legislation to address climate change, invest in clean energy, lower health care costs for Americans, and help create good-paying jobs.


U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Input for Thriving Communities Initiative, Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a Request for Information (RFI) to receive input from stakeholders about the Thriving Communities Initiative - launching this fall. This program will provide technical assistance and hands-on planning support for transformative . .


Graves Disaster Recovery Legislation Prompts Change at FEMA to Ensure Communities Can Recover Faster

News Release: A bipartisan bill by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) to expedite disaster recovery projects across the Nation, particularly in small and rural areas, has prompted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to update what it considers to be a “small project" for communities seeking disaster assistance.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 8.


There was activity on one bill related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on Aug. 4.




There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 9.


DOT-NHTSA offers new grant application process starting Aug. 5

Regional Probation and Parole Liaison Program grant opened on Aug. 5.


There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 5.


Capito Statement on Confirmation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nominees

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement applauding the bipartisan confirmations last night of Annie Caputo and Bradley Crowell to be members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)...


There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 5.


There were 41 notices published by the Transportation Department in July, according to the Federal Register.



U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16.9 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that it will award $16.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 25 communities in 20 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options.