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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Co-Chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus; Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, led the Senate to pass the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act by unanimous consent.


Biden Administration Announces New PROTECT Formula Program, $7.3 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Build Resilient Infrastructure

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an ongoing effort to combat the effects of climate change and address the growing costs of extreme weather events negatively impacting communities, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced new guidance and $7.3 billion in formula . .


How politicians on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee dealt with bills on July 28

There was activity on three bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on July 28.


On Anniversary of ADA, USDOT Announces Winners of its First-Ever Inclusive Design Challenge

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, during an event held in recognition of the ADA’s 32nd anniversary, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will announce the winners of its $5 million Inclusive Design Challenge, a competition focused on innovative designs to enhance mobility options for people with physical, . .


Carper, Capito Lead Senate Passage of Water Resources Development Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, today led the Senate to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022) by a vote of 93-1.




Carper Leads Senate Passage of Water Resources Development Act, Delivering Wins for Delaware

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today led the Senate to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022), bipartisan legislation that authorizes critical investments in the projects and programs of the U.S. ...


There was activity on three bills related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on July 28.



U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting discussed on July 27 by Transportation Department

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


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 following statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...





News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday July 27, 2022, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to examine projects and policies supporting carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies.



There was activity on three bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on July 27.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.