ISSUE / Week of February 1, 2021
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Federal Budget,FY21February 05,2021 |Congress Approves Budget Plan to Fast-Track $1.9 Trillion COVID Stimulus
The House and Senate this week passed budget blueprints designed to fast-track a $1.889 trillion spending bill for COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus later this month. The House is expected to... -
Pete Buttigieg was sworn in as the 19th United States Secretary of Transportation on the morning of February 3, following a successful Senate confirmation vote the day before. His official...
Democratic Leaders Intend $57.5 Billion for Transportation in New COVID-Stimulus Bill
February 03, 2021 | Jeff DavisPlans by Congressional Democratic leaders for new legislation providing $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 aid and economic stimulus call for $57.5 billion in additional transportation aid, according to an...
First T&I Hearing of 2021 Looks at COVID and Transportation Workers
February 05, 2021 | Hayley BurtonAmong the various ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the nation is the health and safety of transportation workers and passengers, as well as the financial repercussions for workers and...
CDC Issues Mandate for Mask Use in Travel
February 01, 2021 | Jeff DavisLate on the night of January 29, the Centers for Disease Control issued a nationwide mandate requiring passengers and crew on all U.S. travel "conveyances," and in all "transportation hubs," to wear...
Senate (Finally) Organizes, Names Committee Assignments for 117th Congress
February 04, 2021 | Jeff DavisYesterday, at long last, the U.S. Senate organized itself for the 117th Congress, one month after that Congress actually convened. A power-sharing agreement was adopted and members were finally named...
Capitol Hill Events – Week of February 8, 2021
February 04, 2021 | Jeff DavisTuesday, February 9 – House Transportation and Infrastructure – Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation – subcommittee hearing on the impact of COVID on the maritime industry...