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There was activity on two bills related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on July 27.


Gibbs Statement from Hearing on Coast Guard Personnel Issues

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) from today’s hearing entitled, “Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard":


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



There are three releases scheduled to be published on July 29.



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


EPW Committee Advances NRC Nominations

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) voted unanimously to advance the nominations of Bradley Crowell and Annie Caputo to be members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The nominations will now head to the full Senate for consideration.




Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on July 27 by Transportation Department

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


Graves Raises Concerns that Biden Administration is Diverting FEMA Disaster Resources to Assist Illegal Immigrants

News Release: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leader Sam Graves (R-MO) today raised questions about the diversion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources, workforce, and expertise to deal with illegal immigration and the Biden Administration’s crisis at the southern border.




Biden Administration Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Make Public Transportation Rail Stations Accessible for All

News Release: Historic investments through the new All Stations Accessibility Program will improve accessibility at transit stations


There is one release scheduled to be published on July 28.


DOT-FRA grant application closes on Aug. 5

FY22 Wireless Digital Train Line (WiDTL) for Passenger Trains - Phase IV grant opened on July 27.


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes discussed on July 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



DOT-FRA offers new grant application process starting July 27

FY22 Transportation Emergency Response Training grant opened on July 27.