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WTAS: Broad Coalition of Support Grows for WRDA 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, as well as U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chair and Ranking Member of the EPW Transportation and ...

By US DOT Newswire

How politicians on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee dealt with bills on May 17

There was activity on three bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 17.

By US DOT Newswire

Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines on May 16

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By US DOT Newswire

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments discussed on May 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By US DOT Newswire

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on May 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By US DOT Newswire

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance discussed on May 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By US DOT Newswire

Bill H.R.7776 introduced, referred to Transportation and Infrastructure committee on May 16

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Peter A. Defazio.

By US DOT Newswire

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

By US DOT Newswire

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.

By US DOT Newswire

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.

By Laurie A. Luebbert

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.

By US DOT Newswire

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.

By US DOT Newswire

May 16: Bill H.Res.1120 introduced, referred to Transportation and Infrastructure committee

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Angie Craig.

By US DOT Newswire

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.

By US DOT Newswire

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.

By Ariana Chiarenza

DOT-DOT X-50 grant application closes on Sept. 15

Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program grant opened on May 16.

By US DOT Newswire

“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

By US DOT Newswire

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.

By Laurie A. Luebbert