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This bill is sponsored by Rep. Peter A. Defazio.
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Capito, GOP Committee Leaders Continue to Call out Biden Administration’s Lack of Transparency on Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases

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, along with the Republican leaders of other key committees, wrote another letter to the Biden administration’s “Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Greenhouse ...
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President Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announce Availability of $1 Billion for Local Communities to Ensure Safe Streets and Roads for All, Address National Roadway Safety Crisis

News Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides Dedicated Funding for Safety Projects that Prevent Fatalities, Serious Injuries
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Rear Admiral (Ret.) Ann Phillips as 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that Rear Admiral (Rear Adm.) Ann Phillips, USN, Ret., has been sworn in as the 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Nominated by President Biden on Oct. 21, 2021, Rear Adm. Phillips was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 10, 2022. She is the first woman to lead MARAD as administrator.
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May 16: bills handled by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

There was activity on five bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 16.
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Buttigieg: 'These Airport Improvement Program grants will help make airports better, safer and more accessible'

TThe Federal Aviation Administration is allocating $608 million to upgrade airports across the country, making them safer and more accessible.
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Transportation Department discusses Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments on May 16

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Solicitation of Nominations for Membership to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity discussed on May 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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May 16: Bill H.Res.1120 introduced, referred to Transportation and Infrastructure committee

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Angie Craig.
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Transportation Department discusses Notice To Establish the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity on May 16

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Buttigieg: 'We face a national crisis of fatalities and serious injuries'

Communities countrywide now have access to $1 billion in federal grants to improve their roads and streets and their safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.
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DOT-DOT X-50 grant application closes on Sept. 15

Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program grant opened on May 16.
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“EXECUTIVE CALENDAR” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 12

“EXECUTIVE CALENDAR“ was published in the Senate section on page S2487 on May 12
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Bose: 'The Corridor ID Program will help expand intercity passenger rail service'

The Federal Railroad Administration is working to build a new Corridor Identification and Development program that is being described as the first step in transforming America's passenger railway network.
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Week ending May 14: Transportation Department publishes 24 notices

There were 24 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending May 14, according to the Federal Register.
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“House Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record on May 10

“House Committee Meetings“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D493-D495 on May 10
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders discussed on May 13 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders on May 13

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Capito, Carper Introduce Legislation to Support National Wildlife Refuge System

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Tom Carper (D-Del.), EPW Committee Chairman, introduced legislation to support our National Wildlife Refuge System. The Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act ...
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Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Milford, PA discussed on May 13 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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