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Senate Hearing on Freight Mobility and Supply Chain Resilience

Original title: FREIGHT MOBILITY: STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SUPPLY CHAINS AND COMPETITIVENESS

January 1, 2023

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Finance Connection

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$23,598across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Oerating EngineersLocal No.3District 80 PAC$400-Oct 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of legislative inquiry into the vulnerabilities of the national , which directly impacts the availability and cost of consumer goods for all Americans.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Freight Industry Workers

Workers in the trucking, rail, and port sectors are subject to safety and operational regulations discussed by the committee.

Consumers

The efficiency of the freight industry directly influences the availability and cost of household goods.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a May 2021 Senate subcommittee hearing focused on the state of the U.S. freight industry. Senators and industry leaders discussed the role of railroads, ports, and trucking in maintaining s during the pandemic and ensuring future economic competitiveness.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 11, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports.
  • The session focused on the resilience of the freight industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Witnesses included representatives from the railroad, trucking, and port sectors.
  • The committee received prepared statements from four industry leaders regarding supply chain challenges.
  • The record includes responses to written follow-up questions submitted by various Senators to the witnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
To discuss the state of the U.S. freight industry, its role in the economy, and how to strengthen s following pandemic-related disruptions.
Who testified at the hearing?
Leaders from the American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the American Association of Port Authorities, and the American Trucking Associations.

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal record of legislative inquiry into the vulnerabilities of the national , which directly impacts the availability and cost of consumer goods for all Americans.

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Pandemic-Era Oversight

The hearing specifically highlights the shift in freight demand during the 2021 pandemic period.

Connected Entities

personGary PetersChairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and PMap →
personLamont ByrdDirector of Safety and Health at the International Brotherhood of TeamstersMap →
personChuck BakerPresident of the American Short Line & Regional Railroad AssociationMap →
personChris SpearPresident and CEO of the American Trucking AssociationsMap →
personChristopher J. ConnorPresident and CEO of the American Association of Port AuthoritiesMap →

Sources

Open source document

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  • Controversy20
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