LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News U.S. House panel opens investigation into fatal January jet-helicopter collision – A House subcommittee has launched an investigation into the fatal air collision near Washington in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a plane. ‘We need to know why;’ Clyburn demands answers on ‘withheld’ and delayed USDOT funds- An […]
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Capitol Hill Transportation News GOP weighs aviation funding boost amid culture of spending cuts – Hundreds of FAA workers have been fired as officials look for ways to boost controller hiring. US aviation safety ‘no longer the gold standard,’ according to statements at House hearing – For decades, US officials liked to say the nation’s […]
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Capitol Hill Transportation News US senators call for new funding for air traffic control training – A bipartisan group of three U.S. senators called for new funding to boost air traffic control staffing, speed training of new controllers and provide new incentives to retain aviation workers. New air traffic academy died in Congress despite dire […]
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Capitol Hill Transportation News Deputy DOT Secretary Nom Bradbury Faces Dem Concerns – Sen. Cantwell questioned Bradbury’s role in slowing SMS rules, waterboarding authorization. Senate Committee examines federal permitting rules – Senate Republicans on the transportation committee explored strategies for streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and mobility corridors. U.S. Department of Transportation […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Senators call for increased air traffic control funding- Senators are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with Congress to increase its funding and staffing in the aftermath of last month’s deadly plane crash near Washington. Democrats press FAA over plans for DOGE to ‘plug in’ – A group […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News House T&I Leaders Talk Surface Reauthorization Priorities – Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently outlined their key priorities for federal surface transportation reauthorization upon expiration of the current Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in September 2026. U.S. Department of Transportation News Duffy tells DOT to prioritize areas with high […]
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Capitol Hill Transportation News New Congressman Figures sees opportunity to influence transportation, poverty issues – The freshman Democrat recently joined the Transportation/Infrastructure Committee. Stakeholders Discuss Principles for Highway Programs- At a Highways and Transit Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, stakeholders who depend upon a safe and efficient national highway system outlined key principles for a multi-year […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News T&I’s First Hearing of the 119th Congress– Many of the issues raised at the hearing will be key factors in the surface transportation reauthorization bill the Committee will develop this Congress. U.S. Department of Transportation News Transportation Hearing Focuses on Aviation Safety and Infrastructure – Sean Duffy, Trump’s nominee for Secretary […]
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