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Secretary Buttigieg Accepts Consumer Federation of America’s Philip Hart Public Service Award for Historic Efforts to Protect Airline Passengers
Under Secretary Buttigieg, USDOT has advanced the largest expansion of airline passenger rights, returned more money owed to consumers, and issued the biggest fines in the Department’s history
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USDOT Finalizes New Fuel Economy Standards for Model Years 2027-2031
New standards will save Americans hundreds of dollars at the pump over the lifetime of their vehicles
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.8 Million in Grants to Help Connect People to Health Care and Other Critical Services
The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law adds significant funding to transit pilot program
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ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Tours Infrastructure Projects, Meets with Workers in Central Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured infrastructure projects underway in Central Pennsylvania...
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The Fair Chance to Compete Act
On December 20, 2019, the president signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (“Fair Chance Act” or “...
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Fair Chance to Compete Act – Frequently Asked Questions
1. When may a hiring agency request criminal history information during the hiring process?
Unless otherwise required by law, an agency employee may not...
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Employees Covered Under DOT Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40
This document provides information on employees covered by DOT Agency and USCG regulations.