Transportation Nominees on Senate’s To-Do List
Robin Hutcheson’s exit from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will add to a list of transportation nominations the Senate will be tasked to consider during an election year.
Senate Commerce Committee Approves NTSB Nominee Inman
The Senate Commerce Committee on Dec. 7 advanced the nomination of J. Todd Inman to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board through 2027.
Senate Panel OKs Rail Safety Bill In Wake of Ohio Derailment
Congressional transportation policymakers are considering legislation meant to enhance safety and efficiency operations along freight rail corridors.
Senate Commerce Panel OKs $78 Billion Highway Safety Bill
Legislation that would dedicate $78 billion over five years for freight, trucking and rail safety programs was advanced by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee June 16.
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Airline Safety Bill
Legislation designed to advance safety improvements across the aviation industry was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee Nov. 18.
Senate Panel Seeks Input From Passenger Transportation Sector
Stakeholders representing the passenger transportation sector were asked by the Senate Commerce Committee to share concerns about the impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
US Senate Bill to Allow Interstate Truckers Under 21 Touted at Hearing
WASHINGTON — A bill that would pave the way for commercial drivers younger than 21 to drive trucks across state lines received a resounding endorsement from an organization that represents freight industry interests nationwide during a Feb. 4 Senate hearing.
Senate Committee to Review PTC Implementation Status July 31
The Senate Commerce Committee on July 31 will hear from freight rail industry stakeholders about the status of automatic braking technology.
Senate Committee to Consider NTSB, Amtrak Nominees July 24
The Senate Commerce Committee on July 24 will meet for a hearing with several of President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior transportation positions.
Senate Panel to Consider STB Nominee Michelle Schultz July 10
The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the consideration of Michelle Schultz to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board for July 10.