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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: The Business Case for Climate Solutions
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a remote hearing on March 17, 2021, to discuss the economic and business perspectives on climate change solutions within the transportation sector. Industry leaders and policy experts provided testimony regarding the role of private sector innovation in addressing climate-related infrastructure challenges.
This hearing serves as a formal record of industry input that may influence future federal transportation and infrastructure legislation related to climate policy.
Who It Affects
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Transportation and Infrastructure Industry
Companies in these sectors are subject to potential future federal regulations and funding priorities discussed during the hearing.
General Public
Residents may be affected by future infrastructure projects or climate-related policies that emerge from committee deliberations.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held remotely on March 17, 2021, by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- The session focused on the 'Business Case for Climate Solutions' (Hearing 117-7).
- Testimony was provided by CEOs and executives from companies including Proterra, Pilot Flying J, AECOM, Wabtec, FedEx, PG&E, and WSP USA.
- The record includes submissions from various organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Zero Emission Transportation Association.
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- The hearing is part of the 117th Congress, First Session.
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Broad Industry Engagement
The hearing record includes submissions from a wide range of industry groups, indicating a coordinated effort by private sector entities to influence climate-related infrastructure policy.
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