Nomination Hearing: Department of Transportation Secretary

Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee · January 16, 2025

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Opening remarks and agenda

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12:39 → 17:13(4m 34s)

Chair (referred to as Chairman Cruz) opened the hearing, thanked Ranking Member Cantwell, welcomed new committee members, announced the confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy as nominee for Secretary of Transportation, and framed committee priorities (hearings, markups, bipartisanship). He previewed topics including advanced aviation technologies and infrastructure.

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Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Transportation, Congressman Sean Duffy; senators questioned him on aviation safety and Boeing oversight, infrastructure funding and delivery, permitting/NEPA reform, Buy America rules, and priorities for rural and tribal transportation.

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