FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Nomination of Shailen P. Bhatt for Federal Highway Administrator

Original title: HEARING ON THE NOMINATION OF SHAILEN P. BHATT TO BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for the head of the Federal Highway Administration, the agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of the and managing national highway programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Shailen P. Bhatt

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

Federal Highway Administration

The agency is undergoing a leadership transition process.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on September 14, 2022, to consider the of Shailen P. Bhatt as the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. The session included opening statements from committee leadership and an introduction of the nominee by Senator John Hickenlooper.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 14, 2022, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee considered the nomination of Shailen P. Bhatt for the position of Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
Shailen P. Bhatt previously served as the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
The hearing included testimony from Senator John Hickenlooper.
The committee acknowledged the ongoing implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The record includes written responses to questions from Senators Duckworth, Kelly, Padilla, Capito, Cramer, Lummis, and Ernst.
Numerous organizations submitted letters for the record, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Environmental Defense Fund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Federal Highway Administration Administrator?

The Administrator leads the agency responsible for overseeing federal highway programs and implementing national transportation infrastructure laws.

Who introduced Shailen P. Bhatt at the hearing?

Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado introduced the nominee.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Broad Stakeholder Interest

The hearing record includes letters from a wide range of industry groups, from the Chamber of Commerce to the Environmental Defense Fund, indicating broad interest in the agency's direction.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Environmental Defense Fund American Society of Civil Engineers

Connected Entities

personShelley Moore Capito“Ranking Member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

personJohn Hickenlooper“U.S. Senator from Colorado who introduced the nominee”Map →

organizationFederal Highway Administration“The federal agency subject to the nomination”Map →

personStephanie Pollack“Deputy Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration”Map →

personShailen P. Bhatt“Nominee for Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration”Map →

personThomas R. Carper“Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

Sources

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