Senate Panel to Consider USDOT IG Nominee Eric Soskin
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s internal watchdog division is scheduled to appear before a Senate panel Aug. 6.
New COVID-19 Stimulus With Transportation Aid Stuck in Congress
With much of the country looking to Washington for assistance, slow-moving negotiations on the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package have been marked by partisan disagreements.
Senate Committee Approves USDOT Nominee Joel Szabat
The Senate Commerce Committee on July 22 easily approved the nomination of Joel Szabat to become undersecretary of transportation for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
House to Take Up Fiscal 2021 Transportation Funding Bill in July
Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation for the next fiscal year will be considered by a House panel in July.
USDOT Nominee Joel Szabat Touts Long-Term Highway Reauthorizations
Multiyear federal guidelines on highway policy contribute to long-term planning at state agencies, USDOT nominee Joel Szabat said June 16.
Stakeholders’ Input Key to Shaping AV 4.0, Says USDOT Nominee Finch Fulton
WASHINGTON — Industry stakeholders will assist U.S. Department of Transportation officials in shaping their latest version of guidelines for autonomous vehicles, said Finch Fulton, nominee to become assistant secretary for transportation policy.
Trump Stresses Travel Precautions, Anticipates Market Rebound
President Donald Trump stressed public safety is his administration’s priority as it addresses growing concerns with the spread of the coronavirus. Trump also told reporters at the White House Feb. 29 he believed markets would rebound after experiencing recent record lows.
Legislation Proposes Naming USDOT’s Headquarters After William T. Coleman Jr.
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate proposes naming the U.S. Department of Transportation’s headquarters after William T. Coleman Jr., secretary of transportation during the Ford administration.
USDOT Announces $900 Million for Freight, Highway Grants
Transportation officials nationwide who are seeking a federal boost to help advance major freight or highway projects may find it in the form of a federal grant.
FHWA Issues $871 Million in Emergency Relief Infrastructure Repair Funds
The Federal Highway Administration has earmarked $871 million in emergency relief funds to help dozens of states and tribal government agencies rebuild infrastructure mangled by natural disasters.