Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Nicole R. Nason for Federal Highway Administrator
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The Federal Highway Administration oversees national road and bridge infrastructure, and the confirmation of a permanent Administrator is a prerequisite for the agency to lead upcoming negotiations on highway funding legislation and address the projected 2021 insolvency of the .
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Nicole R. Nason
The nominee is seeking confirmation to lead the Federal Highway Administration.
State and local transportation departments
These entities rely on the Federal Highway Administration for funding and partnership in infrastructure projects.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on January 29, 2019, to consider the nomination of Nicole R. Nason as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects the Highway Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2021.
- Federal highway program authorizations are set to expire in September 2020.
- Nicole R. Nason previously served as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration during the George W. Bush administration.
- The committee chairman expressed support for the current formula-based distribution of federal highway funds to states.
- The Associated General Contractors of America and MADD provided formal letters of support for the nominee.
Why It Matters
The Federal Highway Administration oversees national road and bridge infrastructure, and the confirmation of a permanent Administrator is a prerequisite for the agency to lead upcoming negotiations on highway funding legislation and address the projected 2021 insolvency of the .
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Why is the Highway Trust Fund a concern?
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Highway Trust Fund Insolvency
The document explicitly highlights a 2021 deadline for the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund, creating a time-sensitive legislative pressure point for the incoming Administrator.
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