FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Amtrak and Surface Transportation Board Nominations

Original title: NOMINATION TO THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

January 1, 2024

transportation nominations Amtrak Surface Transportation Board

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for two key federal transportation oversight roles that influence national rail policy and freight regulation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Rick A. Dearborn

He is the subject of the nomination process for the Amtrak Board of Directors.

Martin J. Oberman

He is the subject of the nomination process for the Surface Transportation Board.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on July 26, 2018, to consider the nominations of Rick A. Dearborn to the Amtrak Board of Directors and Martin J. Oberman to the .

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 26, 2018, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
Rick A. Dearborn was presented as a nominee for the Amtrak Board of Directors.
Martin J. Oberman was presented as a nominee for the Surface Transportation Board.
The hearing included testimony from U.S. Senators Richard C. Shelby and U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley and Dan Lipinski.
The committee received multiple letters of support for both nominees from various members of Congress and industry groups.
Nominees provided written responses to follow-up questions from committee members after the hearing.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for two key federal transportation oversight roles that influence national rail policy and freight regulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the qualifications and suitability of s for the Amtrak Board of Directors and the .

Who were the nominees?

The s were Rick A. Dearborn for the Amtrak Board and Martin J. Oberman for the .

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Discoveries

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Bipartisan Support

The appendix contains letters of support for the nominees from both Republican and Democratic members of Congress, indicating broad consensus for these specific appointments.

Rick A. Dearborn Martin J. Oberman

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The committee conducting the nomination hearing.”Map →

personRick A. Dearborn“Nominee for the Amtrak Board of Directors.”Map →

personRoger Wicker“U.S. Senator presiding over the hearing.”Map →

personMartin J. Oberman“Nominee for the Surface Transportation Board.”Map →

Sources

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