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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.

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Amendment of Class E Airspace; Milbank and South Dakota, SD discussed on June 27 by Transportation Department

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

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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.

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June 27: bills handled by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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

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NHTSA Administrator Cliff: 'The data released today are part of our commitment to transparency, accountability and public safety'

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its initial crash data on automated, driverless vehicles, which is aimed at improving roadway safety and encouraging innovation, NHTSA's administrator said.

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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.

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the bills it addressed on June 24

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

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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.

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Fernandez: 'Safety is our number one priority' with new directives for Massachusetts rail transit system

Federal Transit Administration recently announced a series of special directives to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.

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Bose: 'No mission is more important than saving lives' with trespass, suicide programs

The Federal Railroad Administration recently announced $2 million in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants and $207,000 in Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grants.

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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 . .

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Bills addressed by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 23

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

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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.

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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":