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Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form submitted by The Honorable Sean P. Duffy for the July 16, 2025 hearing on the Department of Transportation's policies and Fiscal Year 2026 budget request, detailing witness information and compliance with House Rules. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028457–0028459
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Email from Courtney Young of Senator Cornyn's office on May 21, 2025, inquiring about the status of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute's Tier 1 University Transportation Center, which is reportedly under review for potential elimination by the Department of Transportation. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028462
1
Email from Ariel S. Wolf to Steven Bradbury and Greg Cote on May 2, 2025, discussing the critical need for regulatory exemptions for driverless commercial motor vehicle services following Aurora's announcement of operations in Texas. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028465–0028466
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Email from Leda Chong of Gulfstream Aerospace to Ryan McCormack at the Department of Transportation on June 19, 2025, expressing gratitude for hosting Secretary Duffy and suggesting a future meeting in Savannah. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028467
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Email from Pete Meachum (OST) to Dave Natonski (Mullin) on March 4, 2025, discussing a lunch meeting and requesting a connection with Natonski's pipeline staffer. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028468
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Email from Pete Meachum of the Department of Transportation to Steve J. on February 16, 2025, discussing a potential meeting over coffee. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028469
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Email from Sharon Pinkerton to multiple OST and FAA officials on April 21, 2025, sharing a Daily Caller article discussing the need for FAA modernization and safety improvements following recent aviation incidents. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028470–0028471
2
Email from Nick LaRotonda (OST) to Erin Dauria regarding Secretary Sean Duffy's visit to New Jersey, sent on March 21, 2025, with an attached event sheet. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028472
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Event sheet detailing Secretary Sean Duffy's visit to New Jersey on March 22, 2025, for an I-80 damage survey and press gaggle, with a schedule and contact information for advance staff. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028473
1
Email from Nick LaRotonda on March 20, 2025, regarding a meeting about Secretary Sean Duffy's visit to the Philly Ship Yard, addressed to multiple recipients including McKinley Scholtz and Allie Cameron. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028474
1
Event sheet for Secretary Sean Duffy's visit to New Jersey on March 22, 2025, detailing a media gathering and damage survey of I-80, with a schedule and contacts listed. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028476
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Email from Nick LaRotonda (OST) to Alyssa Erdel (Hinman) dated March 21, 2025, regarding the visit of Secretary Sean Duffy to I-80 in New Jersey, with an attached event sheet. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028475
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Email from Rep. Josh Riley to Hannah Matesic on June 3, 2025, discusses efforts to protect Social Security access and introduces the bipartisan Social Security Access Act. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028477–0028478
2
Email from Caryn Moore Lund of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works on January 30, 2025, requesting a briefing on TIFIA from the OST team, proposing specific dates for the meeting. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028479
1
An email from Jack Priebe at the Department of Transportation on July 3, 2025, invites multiple recipients, including Senate staff, to a Microsoft Teams briefing regarding TIFIA with the EPW Majority. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028480
1
Email from Seth Williford, General Counsel for Senator Thom Tillis, dated March 17, 2025, includes a support letter for the City of Rocky Mount's application for funding through the USDOT BUILD grant program. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028481
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On March 17, 2025, Senator Thom Tillis submitted a letter to Secretary Sean Duffy supporting the City of Rocky Mount's $11,752,166 grant application for the BUILD Grant Program to enhance downtown infrastructure. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028482
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Email from Pete Meachum, Chief of Staff at OST, to Amber Best and Spinkerton on June 14, 2025, requesting a 20-minute coffee meeting with Sharon near the Department of Transportation. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028483
1
Email from Pete Meachum (OST) to Sydney Fitzpatrick and Alan Brubaker on February 7, 2025, requesting to schedule a meeting for a catch-up. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028484
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Email from Adam McBride to Hannah Matesic on June 5, 2025, transmitting a congressional letter signed by 33 Members of Congress demanding the release of NEVI funding, citing legal concerns regarding the Impoundment Control Act. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028485
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On June 5, 2025, 52 Members of Congress, including Doris Matsui and Darren Soto, sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and FHWA Executive Director Gloria M. Shepherd opposing the Trump Administration's illegal withholding of NEVI funds, citing a GAO opinion and urging immediate action to release the funds. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028486–0028490
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Email from Erin Melody, Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Betty McCollum, dated May 23, 2025, transmitting a letter from Minnesota's Congressional delegation regarding seven grants under review by DOT and FHWA. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028491
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A letter dated May 23, 2025, from Minnesota's Congressional Delegation, including Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, urges U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to proceed with seven paused grants totaling $142.1 million for critical infrastructure projects in Minnesota. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028492–0028494
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Email from Kevin Roberts to Steven Bradbury on July 26, 2025, sharing tributes to Ed Feulner, founder of the Heritage Foundation, following his passing, including remarks from prominent conservatives. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028495–0028501
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On March 6, 2025, Trinity Chappelear from Senator Pete Ricketts' office emailed Hannah Matesic at the DOT to submit two letters of support from the Nebraska Department of Transportation for applications, with attachments included. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028502–0028503
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On March 1, 2025, Senator Pete Ricketts requested Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to consider a $7.44 million Highway Bridge Program application from the Nebraska Department of Transportation for replacing two obsolete bridges on Nebraska Highway 8. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028504
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On March 1, 2025, Senator Pete Ricketts requested Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to consider a $13,680,000 Highway Bridge Program application from the Nebraska Department of Transportation for replacing four aging bridges on Interstate 180. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028505
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Email from Pete Meachum (OST) to Adam Tomlinson (EPW) dated April 4, 2025, discussing potential use of Protect grants for projects and requesting a quick update on CAFE in reauthorization. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028506
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On June 13, 2025, NHTSA Administrator Sean P. Duffy announced a streamlined Part 555 exemption process for noncompliant automated vehicles, allowing manufacturers to sell up to 2,500 vehicles annually that do not fully comply with federal safety standards. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028507–0028508
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Email from John Drake of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on May 22, 2025, requesting a meeting with Secretary Duffy and business leaders to discuss infrastructure reauthorization, with a pre-meeting suggested for key staff. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028509
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On May 22, 2025, Suzanne Clark, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, requested a meeting with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to discuss infrastructure investment opportunities and reforms related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028510
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Email from Michael Bauman on May 20, 2025, requests a status update on a $19.5 million RAISE Grant for Skagit Transit, emphasizing the need for communication from the Department of Transportation regarding the award process. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028511
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Email from Nick LaRotonda, Director of Advance at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to Haddon Antonucci and Jon Schleifer on April 8, 2025, providing an updated agenda for the S-1 Tech Center visit. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028512
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On April 11, 2025, Secretary Duffy and Congressman Van Drew attended a series of events at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, including lab tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility's new name. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028513–0028514
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Email from Hannah Matesic, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to Emory Boylan on February 7, 2025, requesting a phone call to update Congressman Fitzpatrick on a leak issue. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028515
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Email from Joseph Khalife to Nick LaRotonda and Joanna Foust on May 27, 2025, confirming arrival details for the "Great American Road Trip Expo" scheduled for May 29, 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028516–0028517
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Email from Sean Brebbia (Commerce) to Hannah Matesic (OST) dated June 26, 2025, discusses an AP News article stating that the U.S. claims Washington state overstepped its authority with an oil train law. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028518
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Email from Scott Graber to Hannah Matesic on June 3, 2025, regarding the nomination of Tony Cox to the USDOT Advisory Board, including an attached letter from Governor McMaster. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028519
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A nomination letter dated June 2, 2025, from South Carolina Governor Henry Dargan McMaster to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy endorses Tony K. Cox for the USDOT Advisory Board, detailing Cox's extensive experience in real estate development and transportation reform. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028520–0028521
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Email from Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director for Senator Joni K. Ernst, to Ryan McCormack of USDOT on February 20, 2025, inquiring about the status of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and its relation to certain Executive Orders. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028522
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Email from Halee Dobbins at the U.S. Department of Transportation on May 22, 2025, regarding a Microsoft Teams meeting for the Great American Roadtrip, addressed to Nathaniel Sizemore, Nick LaRotonda, and representatives from General Motors. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028523
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Email from Kelsey Greenwald, Chief of Staff for Congressman Tim Burchett, to Hannah Matesic at USDOT on June 11, 2025, regarding Burchett's application for the Transportation Advisory Board, with attached resume and cover letter. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028524
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Pages 253 to 255 of the record are withheld under exemption (b)(6) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, as indicated in FOIA request OST-2025-1200. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028525–0028527
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Appointment letter from Cale McCoshen, White House Liaison at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to David Horner confirming his membership on the USDOT Advisory Board for a term of up to two years, dated July 7, 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028528
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On July 7, 2025, Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy appointed David Horner of Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, to the USDOT Advisory Board for a two-year term to provide insights on public-private partnerships and infrastructure. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028529
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Email from Jackie Schmitz on May 30, 2025, to OST officials, attaching a letter from Representatives Larsen and Lofgren to Secretary Duffy regarding the UTC cancellation. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028531
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Email from Pete Meachum to Anne Byrd and others on August 5, 2025, discussing a call with Niko Keddy and Rep. Garbarino regarding the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and follow-up actions. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028530
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On May 30, 2025, Representatives Rick Larsen and Zoe Lofgren expressed concerns to Secretary Sean Duffy regarding the Department of Transportation's decision to terminate seven grants to University Transportation Centers, urging reinstatement and a briefing on the matter. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028532–0028533
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Email from Anna McCormack to Ryan McCormack on May 20, 2025, regarding a request for a phone call between a DOT employee and an air traffic controller connected to Mr. Valadao. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028534
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Email from Haddon Antonucci, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to Nick LaRotonda on February 10, 2025, forwarding a cover letter and resume for a candidate interested in a position with FHWA. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028535
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Pages 264 to 266 of the document are withheld under exemption (b)(6) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, as part of FOIA request OST-2025-1200. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028536–0028538
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Email from Sherry Kuntz, Special Assistant to Senator Chuck Grassley, dated June 20, 2025, requesting assistance regarding a letter from Dennis Hanser about federal vehicle certification, addressed to Trish Fritz and Hannah Matesic at the OST. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028539
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Dennis Hanser of HWH Coach Inc. requested assistance from Senator Grassley on May 19, 2025, to navigate federal certification for their specialty vehicle shells intended for emergency and medical use. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028540
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Email from Tom Hammond to Cale McCoshen on March 12, 2025, discusses a candidate's resume for a position on the DOT/FAA team, as mentioned by Chairman Babin. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028541
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Pages 270 to 274 of the record are withheld under exemption (b)(6) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, as indicated in FOIA request OST-2025-1200. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028542–0028546
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An email from Donald Davidson of Volkswagen Group of America to Jack Priebe at the Department of Transportation, dated June 5, 2025, recommends Chattanooga, Tennessee as a stop on the Secretary's Great American Road Trip to highlight transportation investments and workforce development. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028547–0028548
2
Volkswagen invited Secretary Duffy to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to showcase the city's transportation innovations and attractions, including its manufacturing plant and the University of Tennessee's centers of excellence. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028549–0028550
2
Email from Pete Meachum to Ryan Cannon on June 12, 2025, with the subject 'Waking up,' discussing a meeting in the hall. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028551
1
Email from Pete Meachum of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation to Avery Pierson on June 16, 2025, with the subject 'Walking Up'. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028552
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Email from Pete Meachum, Chief of Staff at OST, to Nick Christensen requesting to reschedule travel with the Secretary originally planned for Wednesday to a later date. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028553
1
Email from Pete Meachum of the OST to Lorissa Bounds on March 10, 2025, requesting a phone call and indicating a message was left. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028554
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Email from Pete Meachum, Chief of Staff at the OST, to Amanda Kain on June 28, 2025, inquiring about potential actions regarding Great Lakes ports. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028555
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Email from Pete Meachum, Chief of Staff at the OST, to John Connell on June 28, 2025, discussing collaboration and referencing a Washington Times article about cargo theft as a national security issue. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028556
1
Email from Pete Meachum (OST) to Dave Natonski (Mullin) on March 4, 2025, inquiring about the location for their meeting. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028557
1
Email from Bill Mallison, Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Jim Banks, on May 8, 2025, requesting the status of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant program and Whiting, Indiana's specific grant award. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028558
1
On May 7, 2025, Mayor Steve Spebar of Whiting, Indiana, wrote to Mr. Spencer expressing concerns about funding delays from the Federal Highway Administration affecting the city's $200,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for a Safety Action Plan. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028559
1
Email from Halee Dobbins at the Office of the Secretary of Transportation to Paxton Antonucci on April 10, 2025, forwarding a media advisory regarding U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's participation in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renaming of the FAA Technical Center. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028560
1
Media advisory from the U.S. Department of Transportation announces Secretary Sean P. Duffy's participation in the renaming ceremony of FAA's William J. Hughes Technical Center on April 11, 2025, with details for media attendance. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028561–0028562
2
Email from Caryn Moore Lund (EPW) to Hannah Matesic (OST) on March 18, 2025, requesting assistance to schedule a briefing regarding DOT guidance on competitive grants, originally initiated by Andrew Perlstein on March 13, 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028563
1
Email from Jonathan Harder, Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Sam Graves, requests a status update on the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority's BUILD Grant, referencing ongoing issues with grant administration by USDOT/OST/MARAD. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028564–0028566
3
Email correspondence from Pete Meachum, Chief of Staff at OST, to Ken Reidy on July 28, 2025, regarding the status of Buy America waivers and a follow-up on managing the process. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028567
1
Email from Hannah Matesic (OST) on May 7, 2025, to various congressional staff regarding a call with Secretary Duffy about Air Traffic Control infrastructure, noting a scheduling conflict with a grants update briefing. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028568
1
Email from Sarah Coffman, Legislative Director for Chairman James Comer, requests a meeting on February 25, 2025, with DOT officials to discuss the Essential Air Service contract for Barkley Regional Airport, including a list of attendees. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028569–0028570
2
Email correspondence from Alyson Kerr on March 17, 2025, to Sydney Fitzpatrick at DOT, following up on scheduling a visit for Congressman Van Drew to the FAA Technical Center, with proposed dates in April and May. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028571–0028572
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Email from Hannah Matesic (OST) to Stephen Janushkowsky discussing scheduling a meeting between Secretary Duffy and Chairman Babin to discuss collaboration opportunities, dated February 28, 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028573–0028574
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Email from Hannah Matesic at the OST to Jefferson Willis on March 30, 2025, confirming that disbursements for obligated projects under the Build America Bureau have not been paused, with details on a signed grant agreement and a kick-off meeting. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028575
1
Email correspondence from Hannah Matesic at the OST to Kyle Lombardi regarding the status of USDOT grants for Yuba County Public Works, dated March 23, 2025, includes attachments related to grant funding. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028576
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U.S. Department of Transportation letter from John Augustine, dated May 19, 2026, awarding Yuba County a $35,515,000 Rural grant for the Plumas Lake Blvd/SR 70 Interchange Phase 2 project, with conditions on cost eligibility. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028582
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Email from Leslie Becera to Hannah Matesic on May 7, 2025, requesting to be added to the email list regarding a letter from the U.S. DOT to grant recipients about compliance with federal laws. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028583
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Email from Avery Pierson to Hannah Matesic and Jack Priebe on April 9, 2025, requesting confirmation of participant numbers in the deferred resignation program, referencing previous figures of 1,102 and a new estimate of 4,700. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028588
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On April 24, 2025, Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy issued a letter to all recipients of DOT funding, clarifying legal obligations regarding non-discrimination and compliance with federal laws in programs funded by the Department. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028584–0028587
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On April 1, 2025, DOT announced a second round of the deferred resignation program, allowing employees to resign by September 30 in exchange for pay and benefits, with exemptions for essential workers. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028589–0028590
2
A March 17, 2025 letter from Dr. Anne Byrd, Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, addressed to House Appropriations Committee members, details staffing impacts from the Deferred Resignation Program and outlines exempt personnel critical to safety. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028591–0028592
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Email correspondence from Mary Rosado, Chief of Staff for Congressman Andy Barr, on June 2, 2025, inquiring about scheduling a visit for the Secretary to Central Kentucky, following discussions with the Congressman. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028593–0028597
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Email from Matthew Lehner of GE Aerospace to Ali Soule at the DOT, dated January 30, 2025, congratulating Soule on her new role and discussing the graduation of the first class of Lafayette apprentices. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028598
1
On January 29, 2025, GE Aerospace announced the graduation of its first class of apprentices in Lafayette, Indiana, all of whom earned their FAA powerplant licenses after completing a comprehensive training program. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028599–0028600
2
Email correspondence between Hannah Matesic of the OST and Brooke Kramer from Congressman Frank D. Lucas's office on February 21, 2025, regarding a status update on paused grant funding for Oklahoma DOT. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028601
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Email correspondence between Nick LaRotonda and Candice Galeski on April 2, 2025, regarding the requirements for booking invitational travel for a guest traveling to Kings Point, NY, including necessary forms and personal information. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028613–0028614
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Confidential Travel Vendor Request form outlines procedures for establishing or updating traveler information in the financial system (DELPHI), including requirements for encryption and submission to the FAA supplier setup team, dated 2025. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028615–0028618
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Hannah Matesic from the U.S. Department of Transportation emailed Patrick Mocete on February 14, 2025, inviting Congresswoman Kim to join Secretary Duffy in California on February 20 to discuss infrastructure expenditures. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028619–0028620
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An email from Jack Priebe at the U.S. Department of Transportation invites recipients to The Great American Road Trip Expo on May 29, 2025, and includes an attachment with event details. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028621–0028622
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Announcement for an event hosted by Secretary Sean Duffy at the U.S. Department of Transportation on May 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring a significant announcement at noon. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028623–0028624
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Email from Kaleigh Calvao, staff for Rep. Himes, to OST officials regarding a Microsoft Teams meeting scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028625
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Email correspondence dated June 2, 2025, from Hannah Matesic at the OST to Colin Gwillim regarding a letter from Rep. Bergman about the Low or No Emission Grant Program, with a follow-up on transit authorities seeking grant assistance. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028626–0028627
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On May 20, 2025, Congressman Jack Bergman requested flexibility from FTA Administrator Tariq Bokhari for Michigan transit authorities to use Low or No Emission Grant funds for propane-powered buses due to performance issues with electric buses in cold weather. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028628–0028629
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Email from Trevor Dean of Senator Cortez Masto's office on July 25, 2025, to OST officials, forwarding a letter of support for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grant and requesting confirmation of receipt. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028630
1
A letter dated June 30, 2025, from Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen to Secretary Sean Duffy supports The National Judicial College's application for a grant under the Department of Transportation's Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028631–0028632
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Email from Hannah Matesic at the U.S. Department of Transportation on July 17, 2025, forwarding a link to an infrastructure event hosted by Secretary Duffy, originally sent by Jack Priebe. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028633
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Email from Brooke Kramer to Hannah Matesic on April 2, 2025, discusses Congressman Frank D. Lucas's introduction of a bill to keep the FAA Academy open during government shutdowns. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028634
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On April 2, 2025, Congressman Frank D. Lucas introduced the AERO Act (H.R. 2563) to ensure the FAA Air Traffic Controller Academy remains operational during government shutdowns, supported by Airlines for America. 2025 OST-2025-1200
0028635–0028637
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