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Witnesses testified about implementing security on airlines and at airports, the costs to the aviation industry, and the financial impact on the industry of the September 11, 2001 terrorist …

Witnesses testified about how states issue drivers licenses and new efforts to curtail issuing them to criminals. Among the issues they addressed were issuing national drivers licenses or id…

Witnesses testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee about transportation safety and the trucking industry. Among the topics they addressed were driver fatigue, …

Secretary Norman Mineta and others testified about progress made by the Transportation Security Administration and the ability to meet several deadlines for security personnel and luggage in…

The House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from officials with the Federal Railroad Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and AMTRAK on recent train derailment…

Witnesses testified about proposals to arm flight crews to ensure passenger safety and prevent hijackings. Among the issues they addressed were the amount of training required, the possibili…

Members of the House Transportation Subcommittee met with witnesses to talk about the transportation of nuclear waste to the proposed Yucca Mountain storage facility in Nevada.

U.S. House Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on Amtrak Reform and Accountability. The Amtrak CEO and others gave their testimony to the subcommittee.

Council members testified about the financial solvency of Amtrak, the company’s ability to meet federally mandated deadlines for self-sufficiency, and potential future curtailment of rail se…

A House Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on the implementation of the Aviation Security Act. Transportation Department officials focused their testimony on airline compliance with …

Witnesses testified about the implementation of a new law requiring explosive detection screening of all checked bags at airports.

Secretary Mineta testified about the safety of the nation’s ports and waterways and talked about measures designed to enhance security. Among the topics he addressed were the use of sea mars…

Conferees met to work out differences between House and Senate versions of airline security legislation. Among the issues they addressed were increasing numbers of federal air marshals, bagg…

Members of the House-Senate Conference Committee on aviation security legislation met for the first time to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Senato…

Witnesses testified about the ongoing efforts of federal agencies, local governments and private sector entities to prevent water supply systems, dams, and hazardous chemicals from being use…

House Transportation Subcommittee hearing on airline and airport security. Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) chaired the Subcommittee. Patricia Friend, International President of the Association of…

Airline executives testified about the effect of the terrorist attacks on their industry and requested financial aid from the federal government.

House Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on Residential Moving Industry. The House transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from guest of the moving industries.

Witnesses testified about the impacts of the use of cell phones and other electronic devices on highway safety. Among the topics they addressed were potential restrictions on the use of hand…