Capitol Hill Transportation News
The Fate of the EV tax credits depends on the GOP’s megabill – The future of the American auto industry could be shaped by negotiations on Capitol Hill right now.
Automaker divisions paralyze key trade group in megabill fight – General Motors supports new antiChina restrictions on clean energy tax credits that other automakers have publicly opposed.
U.S. Department of Transportation News
White House directs DOT to ignore GAO ruling on EV funding pause – The letter from the Office of Management and Budget’s general counsel called the congressional watchdog’s ruling “wrong and legally indefensible.”
Duffy threatens to pull California’s high-speed rail funding– Federal funding for the state’s massive high-speed rail project is at risk of being pulled after a four-month review concluded the project has “no viable path” to be completed on time or on budget.
USDOT offering $5.4 billion for bridge funding – The U.S. government will make available $5.4 billion in grant funding for building, replacing or repairing bridges across the country under a 2021 infrastructure law
Judge rules in favor of Denver, other cities over Trump threat to withhold federal transportation dollars – USDOT has to stop enforcing new grant guidelines under the preliminary ruling, federal court says
FAA looking for company to oversee air traffic control system overhaul– The USDOT’s Federal Aviation Administration issued a Request for Information for a company to lead the build-out of a new air traffic control system.
Other Federal Mobility News
Noem ending TSA Quiet Skies traveler surveillance program – DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday she is ending the TSA “Quiet Skies Program,” saying it is costly, ineffective and used to target political opponents.
Auto industry sounds the alarm about China’s rare earth curbs – Automotive industry groups are increasingly worried about a rare earth shortage.
