Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts says, “Enough is enough.” Legislation was introduced Monday in both the House and Senate that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to…
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DOT Proposes Updates for Equitable Infrastructure for Small Businesses
Department is accepting written comments about changes to the Federal Register. The Department of Transportation issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last week for changes to two regulations;…
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Senators Write Secretary Buttigieg about Airline Issues
They suggest better utilization of “existing licensing and rulemaking.” This past week, Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Alex Padilla of California wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary…
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Senator Graham Proposes Raising Pilot Retirement Age
The move is an attempt to address the commercial pilot shortage. A group led by Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina proposed legislation to raise the mandatory retirement…
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USDA Secretary Commemorates One Year of Competition Council
The multi-department effort seeks to support the food supply. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined other administration leaders this past week in recognizing one year of the White House…
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President Announces Airport Terminal Upgrade Funding
Money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law. The White House announced that President Biden’s administration will grant nearly $1 billion to 85 airports across the country to improve…
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DOT Publishes Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights
Also issues notice for airlines to seat small children with parents. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation published its Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights and…
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DOT Says States Should Set Tailpipe Emissions Standards
Proposed rule would require reports on climate target progress. The Department of Transportation announced Thursday it is proposing a rule to require that state transportation agencies set new…
Read MoreDOT Announces $573 Million for Updated Railroad Crossings
Secretary commends safety efforts as part of Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity last week, making $573 million in…
Read MoreDOT Launches $1 Billion Racial Equity Pilot Program
Hopes to address intentional infrastructural segregation. Last week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the launch of the Reconnecting Communities program, a $1 billion pilot program intended to reverse…
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