Sean Duffy News Updates

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Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants

Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges “to reinforce the arteries of the American economy” while $35 million went to port improvements.

July 17, 2025
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Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
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DOT Chief Sean Duffy Named Interim Administrator of NASA

President Donald Trump named Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as what he calls an interim administrator of NASA, replacing current acting administrator Janet Petro.

July 10, 2025
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USDOT Warns States on Nonresident CDL Compliance

“Every state must follow federal regulations and ensure only qualified, properly documented drivers are getting behind the wheel of a truck,” Secretary Sean Duffy said.

July 1, 2025
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Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
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DOT’s Duffy Announces ‘Road Map’ for Air Taxis

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration Chris Rocheleau announced a “new road map” for getting air taxis into the sky.

June 18, 2025
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Transportation Chief Moves to Reverse Fuel Economy Standards

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule June 6 that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them.

June 9, 2025
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DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Government

DOT Pauses Planned Workforce Cuts Due to Litigation

The Department of Transportation said it’s pausing cuts to its workforce while it waits for resolution in pending legal battles over efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

May 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

NYC Wins Order Against US Funding Freeze in Congestion Fight

New York won a court order temporarily barring the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds for the state’s transportation projects.

May 27, 2025