Senate Hearing on Transportation Technology and Manufacturing
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a foundational record for federal policy discussions regarding the future of U.S. transportation infrastructure, domestic battery production, and clean energy manufacturing investments.
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Domestic Manufacturers
The committee is evaluating policies that could impact federal support and regulatory frameworks for U.S.-based transportation technology production.
Energy Sector
The hearing addressed the transition to new transportation technologies and the sourcing of raw materials for batteries.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 16, 2021, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The primary objective was to examine research and development for innovative transportation technologies.
- The committee focused on three goals: decreasing emissions, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, and increasing domestic manufacturing.
- Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Responsible Battery Coalition, the United Nations, Cummins Inc., and Toyota Motor North America.
- The record includes various submitted materials, including letters from the Zero Emission Transportation Association and the American Public Power Association.
- The hearing record contains responses to questions for the record from all five primary witnesses.
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Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a foundational record for federal policy discussions regarding the future of U.S. transportation infrastructure, domestic battery production, and clean energy manufacturing investments.
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Focus on Domestic Supply Chains
The hearing highlights a clear legislative pivot toward reducing reliance on foreign raw materials for battery production as a national security and economic priority.
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