Senate Hearing on FAST Act Implementation
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing provides oversight on how the Department of Transportation is executing the , a major federal law that authorizes funding for surface transportation infrastructure and safety programs.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
The agency is responsible for implementing the provisions of the FAST Act.
Automotive Manufacturers
Multiple major automakers received inquiries from the committee regarding safety and regulatory compliance.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 8, 2016, by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The primary subject was the implementation status of the FAST Act.
- The committee entered into the record 14 letters sent on March 9, 2016, to various automotive CEOs regarding safety and industry standards.
- Secretary of Transportation Anthony R. Foxx provided testimony and a prepared statement.
- The record includes responses to written follow-up questions submitted by 14 different Senators to Secretary Foxx.
- The committee included two external articles in the record: 'Highway to Bureaucratic Hell' (Wall Street Journal) and an article by Lawrence H. Summers and Rachel Lipson (Boston Globe).
Why It Matters
The hearing provides oversight on how the Department of Transportation is executing the , a major federal law that authorizes funding for surface transportation infrastructure and safety programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAST Act?
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Discoveries
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Automotive Industry Oversight
The committee used the hearing as a vehicle to formally enter into the record a series of inquiries sent to 14 major automotive manufacturers.
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