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ICYMI: Secretary Buttigieg Travels Across the Midwest, Highlighting Biden-Harris Administration’s Historic Investments in Great Lakes Ports and Domestic Auto Manufacturing
The Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda is strengthening agricultural and auto supply chains, lowering costs, and supporting good-paying jobsBiden-Harris Administration Proposes Ban on Family Seating Junk Fees Charged by Airlines
Proposal would lower the cost of flying with young children by requiring airlines to provide fee-free family seating as part of a whole-of-government crackdown on unfair pricingSecretary Buttigieg Warns Airlines of Their Refund Obligations Under Law
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent letters to the CEOs of the ten largest U.S. airlines making it clear that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expects them to provide passengers with cash refunds as required by law.
In the letter,...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Bilingual Counter-Trafficking Materials in Observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) marks UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons amid ongoing efforts to ensure that counter-trafficking public awareness and outreach materials for the transportation sector are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $427 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to modernize and improve America’s airports. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan...
On 34th Anniversary of ADA, U.S. Department of Transportation Celebrates Progress Made on Disability Rights Under Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON – Today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proudly celebrates the progress made on the Department’s Disability Policy Priorities. Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, DOT has taken historic...Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa.
“The Biden-Harris Administration continues to...