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Nov. 30, 2016 Thune Statement on STB Action to Increase Transparency in Rail Industry Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2016 Fischer Statement on Transportation Secretary Nominee Elaine Chao Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 29, 2016 THUD Appropriations Chairman Diaz-Balart Reacts to Elaine Chao's Nomination as DOT Secretary Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Nov. 29, 2016 Pelosi Statement on Nomination of Elaine Chao for Transportation Secretary Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 29, 2016 Thune Statement on Naming of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation Designee Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2016 King-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Training & Support for First Responders Unanimously Passes U.S. House of Representatives Sen. Angus King
Nov. 28, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Harold Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation - Don't Shortchange Surface Transportation Funding in the Continuing Resolution Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
Nov. 28, 2016 Weekly Column - Automated and Self-Driving Vehicles: The Life-Saving Technology that Could Revolutionize Our Transportation System Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 28, 2016 BlueGrace Logistics Doubles Job Creation Goal; Plans to Add 300 More Jobs Sen. Rick Scott
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to FMCSA Administrator Darling and NHTSA Administrator Rosekind - Truck Speed Limitations Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - 50-year-old seat safety standard Rep. Diana DeGette
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Mark R. Rosekind, PhD, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Call to Amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Mark R. Rosekind, Ph. D., Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to Better Protect Back-Seat Passengers Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 22, 2016 Sen. Peters Applauds DOT Competition for National Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds Sen. Gary Peters
Nov. 22, 2016 Stamford Advocate - Sen. Murphy Hears Stamford's Transportation Woes Sen. Chris Murphy
Nov. 21, 2016 Letter to Robin Hayes, President and CEO of JetBlue - Request that JetBlue Retrofit Their Pre-2014 Airbus A320 Series Aircraft with Vortex Generators to Reduce Noise Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 17, 2016 Congressman Garamendi Champions "Make It In America" for the California High Speed Rail Program Rep. John Garamendi
Nov. 17, 2016 After Pressure from Cantwell, Feds to Take Action to Address Volatility of Crude Oil before Shipped by Rail Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 17, 2016 Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5711, a bill that aims to prohibit the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial transactions related to the export or re-export of commercial passenger aircraft to Iran. "This bill is the first step of this new administration and this Republican Congress to destroy manufacturing and manufacturing jobs in this country," said Larsen, the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. "By prohibiting the Department of the Treasury from authorizing transactions of commercial aircraft to the Republic of Iran, H.R. 5711 writes a check to our competitors in Europe." Earlier this year, Boeing announced a multi-billion dollar sales agreement with Iran Air which requires authorization from the Department of the Treasury. Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 17, 2016 WJLA ABC News - Transcript: 2016 Presidential Election and Maryland Priorities in Senate Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 16, 2016 American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016--Motion to Proceed Sen. John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2016 Prohibiting the Secretary of the Treasury From Authorizing Certain Transactions Relating to Commercial Passenger Aircraft to Iran Rep. Maxine Waters
Nov. 16, 2016 Schumer's Intervention Successfully Moves Feds to Take First Major Step Toward Requiring Oil Companies to Make Highly Flammable CRude Oil Less Volatile Before It Is Shipped Through NYs Communities Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2016 Hearing of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Chairman's Statement on "The Automated and Self-Driving Vehicle Revolution: What is the Role of Government?" Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 16, 2016 Letter to the Honorable MIchael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Call on the FAA to Establish Cybersecurity Protections for Aircraft Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 15, 2016 Bilirakis Joins House Committee to Examine Self-Driving Cars Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Nov. 15, 2016 Letter to Sarah Feinberg, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation - Call to Finalize All Rail System Safety Efforts Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 15, 2016 Following Congressional Watchdog Report, Larsen Raises Concerns With Proposal to Privatize Nation's Air Traffic Control System Rep. Rick Larsen
Nov. 15, 2016 Hearing of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on "Disrupter Series: Self-Driving Cars" Rep. Frank Pallone
Nov. 14, 2016 Letter to Joseph Clancy, Director of the United States Secret Service, Bob Vogel, Regional Director of the National Capital Region of the National Park Service, and Leif Dormsjo, Director of the District Department of Transportation - Bike and Pedestrian Lanes Being Blocked Due to the Inauguration Ceremony Rep. Eleanor Norton
Nov. 14, 2016 Prohibiting the Secretary of the Treasury From Authorizing Certain Transactions Relating to Commercial Passenger Aircraft to Iran Rep. Chris Smith
Nov. 14, 2016 Weekly Column - The Open Road Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 10, 2016 Titus Statement On Rossi Ralenkotter's Selection As Inaugural Member Of The National Advisory Committee On Travel And Tourism Infrastructure Rep. Dina Titus
Nov. 9, 2016 Independent Enterprise - Idaho Rail Expansion Supporting Economic Activity Sen. Mike Crapo
Nov. 4, 2016 Hirono: Expanding Preclearance to Kansai Airport Benefits National Security, Hawaii Tourism Sen. Mazie Hirono
Nov. 4, 2016 McCaul Statement on Expanding Preclearance Operations Rep. Michael McCaul
Nov. 4, 2016 There's Always More Work to Do Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Daniel R. Elliot, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Take Action to Increase Competition and Ensure Fair Treatment for Shippers Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 3, 2016 Letter to Mary T. Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company - Explain Safety Decisions Surrounding Takata Airbags Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 2, 2016 Aguilar Joins Community to Celebrate Ontario Airport Transfer Rep. Pete Aguilar
Nov. 2, 2016 Torres on ONT Transfer Ceremony Rep. Norma Torres
Nov. 2, 2016 Newhouse, Reichert Respond to Watchdog Report on Port Performance Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 1, 2016 Following Hoboken Train Crash, Blumenthal Questions PTC Exemptions for Terminal Stations Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 1, 2016 U.S. Rep. Castor Helps Launch Cross-Bay Ferry Rep. Kathy Castor
Nov. 1, 2016 Rep. Calvert Hails Transfer of Ontario Airport Rep. Ken Calvert
Nov. 1, 2016 Boston Herald - Moulton: North-South Link Key to Boston Economy Rep. Seth Moulton
Nov. 1, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - Regarding Convenience Fees Charged by Rental Car Companies for the Use of Toll Paying Technology Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to Administrator Sarah Feinberg - Have the National Transportation Safety Board Investigate Hoboken Terminal Station Crash Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Loretta Lynch, Attorney General, Department of Justice and the Hon. Michael Huerta, Adminstrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transporation - Urging FAA & DOJ to Protect Women from Sexual Assault on Airplanes Sen. Mark Warner
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Loretta Lynch, U.S. Attorney General of the Department of Justice and Michael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Regarding the Lack of Standards and Support Provided to Airline Personnel in Addressing and Responding to Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Assault Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 30, 2016 Thune Statement on STB Action to Increase Transparency in Rail Industry Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2016 Fischer Statement on Transportation Secretary Nominee Elaine Chao Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 29, 2016 THUD Appropriations Chairman Diaz-Balart Reacts to Elaine Chao's Nomination as DOT Secretary Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart
Nov. 29, 2016 Pelosi Statement on Nomination of Elaine Chao for Transportation Secretary Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 29, 2016 Thune Statement on Naming of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation Designee Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2016 King-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Training & Support for First Responders Unanimously Passes U.S. House of Representatives Sen.Angus King
Nov. 28, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Harold Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation - Don't Shortchange Surface Transportation Funding in the Continuing Resolution Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
Nov. 28, 2016 Weekly Column - Automated and Self-Driving Vehicles: The Life-Saving Technology that Could Revolutionize Our Transportation System Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 28, 2016 BlueGrace Logistics Doubles Job Creation Goal; Plans to Add 300 More Jobs Sen.Rick Scott
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to FMCSA Administrator Darling and NHTSA Administrator Rosekind - Truck Speed Limitations Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - 50-year-old seat safety standard Rep.Diana DeGette
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Mark R. Rosekind, PhD, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Call to Amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Nov. 23, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Mark R. Rosekind, Ph. D., Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to Better Protect Back-Seat Passengers Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 22, 2016 Sen. Peters Applauds DOT Competition for National Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds Sen.Gary Peters
Nov. 22, 2016 Stamford Advocate - Sen. Murphy Hears Stamford's Transportation Woes Sen.Chris Murphy
Nov. 21, 2016 Letter to Robin Hayes, President and CEO of JetBlue - Request that JetBlue Retrofit Their Pre-2014 Airbus A320 Series Aircraft with Vortex Generators to Reduce Noise Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
Nov. 17, 2016 Congressman Garamendi Champions "Make It In America" for the California High Speed Rail Program Rep.John Garamendi
Nov. 17, 2016 After Pressure from Cantwell, Feds to Take Action to Address Volatility of Crude Oil before Shipped by Rail Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 17, 2016 Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5711, a bill that aims to prohibit the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial transactions related to the export or re-export of commercial passenger aircraft to Iran. "This bill is the first step of this new administration and this Republican Congress to destroy manufacturing and manufacturing jobs in this country," said Larsen, the Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. "By prohibiting the Department of the Treasury from authorizing transactions of commercial aircraft to the Republic of Iran, H.R. 5711 writes a check to our competitors in Europe." Earlier this year, Boeing announced a multi-billion dollar sales agreement with Iran Air which requires authorization from the Department of the Treasury. Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 17, 2016 WJLA ABC News - Transcript: 2016 Presidential Election and Maryland Priorities in Senate Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 16, 2016 American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016--Motion to Proceed Sen.John Cornyn
Nov. 16, 2016 Prohibiting the Secretary of the Treasury From Authorizing Certain Transactions Relating to Commercial Passenger Aircraft to Iran Rep.Maxine Waters
Nov. 16, 2016 Schumer's Intervention Successfully Moves Feds to Take First Major Step Toward Requiring Oil Companies to Make Highly Flammable CRude Oil Less Volatile Before It Is Shipped Through NYs Communities Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2016 Hearing of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Chairman's Statement on "The Automated and Self-Driving Vehicle Revolution: What is the Role of Government?" Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 16, 2016 Letter to the Honorable MIchael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Call on the FAA to Establish Cybersecurity Protections for Aircraft Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 15, 2016 Bilirakis Joins House Committee to Examine Self-Driving Cars Rep.Gus Bilirakis
Nov. 15, 2016 Letter to Sarah Feinberg, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation - Call to Finalize All Rail System Safety Efforts Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 15, 2016 Following Congressional Watchdog Report, Larsen Raises Concerns With Proposal to Privatize Nation's Air Traffic Control System Rep.Rick Larsen
Nov. 15, 2016 Hearing of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on "Disrupter Series: Self-Driving Cars" Rep.Frank Pallone
Nov. 14, 2016 Letter to Joseph Clancy, Director of the United States Secret Service, Bob Vogel, Regional Director of the National Capital Region of the National Park Service, and Leif Dormsjo, Director of the District Department of Transportation - Bike and Pedestrian Lanes Being Blocked Due to the Inauguration Ceremony Rep.Eleanor Norton
Nov. 14, 2016 Prohibiting the Secretary of the Treasury From Authorizing Certain Transactions Relating to Commercial Passenger Aircraft to Iran Rep.Chris Smith
Nov. 14, 2016 Weekly Column - The Open Road Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 10, 2016 Titus Statement On Rossi Ralenkotter's Selection As Inaugural Member Of The National Advisory Committee On Travel And Tourism Infrastructure Rep.Dina Titus
Nov. 9, 2016 Independent Enterprise - Idaho Rail Expansion Supporting Economic Activity Sen.Mike Crapo
Nov. 4, 2016 Hirono: Expanding Preclearance to Kansai Airport Benefits National Security, Hawaii Tourism Sen.Mazie Hirono
Nov. 4, 2016 McCaul Statement on Expanding Preclearance Operations Rep.Michael McCaul
Nov. 4, 2016 There's Always More Work to Do Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Daniel R. Elliot, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Take Action to Increase Competition and Ensure Fair Treatment for Shippers Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 3, 2016 Letter to Mary T. Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company - Explain Safety Decisions Surrounding Takata Airbags Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 2, 2016 Aguilar Joins Community to Celebrate Ontario Airport Transfer Rep.Pete Aguilar
Nov. 2, 2016 Torres on ONT Transfer Ceremony Rep.Norma Torres
Nov. 2, 2016 Newhouse, Reichert Respond to Watchdog Report on Port Performance Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Nov. 1, 2016 Following Hoboken Train Crash, Blumenthal Questions PTC Exemptions for Terminal Stations Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 1, 2016 U.S. Rep. Castor Helps Launch Cross-Bay Ferry Rep.Kathy Castor
Nov. 1, 2016 Rep. Calvert Hails Transfer of Ontario Airport Rep.Ken Calvert
Nov. 1, 2016 Boston Herald - Moulton: North-South Link Key to Boston Economy Rep.Seth Moulton
Nov. 1, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - Regarding Convenience Fees Charged by Rental Car Companies for the Use of Toll Paying Technology Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to Administrator Sarah Feinberg - Have the National Transportation Safety Board Investigate Hoboken Terminal Station Crash Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to the Hon. Loretta Lynch, Attorney General, Department of Justice and the Hon. Michael Huerta, Adminstrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transporation - Urging FAA & DOJ to Protect Women from Sexual Assault on Airplanes Sen.Mark Warner
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Loretta Lynch, U.S. Attorney General of the Department of Justice and Michael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Regarding the Lack of Standards and Support Provided to Airline Personnel in Addressing and Responding to Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Assault Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
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