Capitol Hill News
Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in the US – Lawmakers say
Chinese car companies pose risks to the future of the US auto industry
Federal Transportation News
US transportation secretary sees room for airline mergers – Higher jet fuel prices during the U.S.-
Israeli war on Iran have fed speculation there could be a new round of consolidation in the U.S.
airline industry
FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request – The Federal Aviation
Administration said Monday it is proposing to hire 2,300 air traffic controller trainees as it works
to address a persistent lack of personnel.
USDOT awards more than $54 million in rural and tribal transportation grants – The program
offers support for hiring staff or procuring financial, technical, or legal assistance for preconstruction activities.
Trump budget would cut TSA funding, require privatization at small airports – The White House’s
2027 budget proposal proposes cutting $52 million from the agency’s funding
Other Federal Mobility News
Miami-Dade County to receive $20.4 million through the Safe Streets for All Program to enhance
roadway safety. The funding will support critical safety infrastructure projects aimed at reducing
crashes and saving lives.
The Iran War Is Driving a Global Surge of Interest in Electric Vehicles – The surge in global oil
prices triggered by the Strait of Hormuz closure appears to have brought an unexpected boon to
the EV market
