FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: The Business Case for Climate Solutions

Original title: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

January 1, 2021

climate change transportation infrastructure energy policy business

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of industry input that may influence future federal transportation and infrastructure legislation related to climate policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Transportation and Infrastructure Industry

Companies in these sectors are subject to potential future federal regulations and funding priorities discussed during the hearing.

General Public

Residents may be affected by future infrastructure projects or climate-related policies that emerge from committee deliberations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a remote hearing on March 17, 2021, to discuss the economic and business perspectives on climate change solutions within the transportation sector. Industry leaders and policy experts provided testimony regarding the role of private sector innovation in addressing climate-related infrastructure challenges.

Key Facts

The hearing was held remotely on March 17, 2021, by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The session focused on the 'Business Case for Climate Solutions' (Hearing 117-7).
Testimony was provided by CEOs and executives from companies including Proterra, Pilot Flying J, AECOM, Wabtec, FedEx, PG&E, and WSP USA.
The record includes submissions from various organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Zero Emission Transportation Association.
The hearing is part of the 117th Congress, First Session.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of industry input that may influence future federal transportation and infrastructure legislation related to climate policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather testimony from business leaders on how climate solutions intersect with transportation and infrastructure development.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included executives from major transportation, energy, and infrastructure firms, such as FedEx, Proterra, and Pacific Gas and Electric.

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Discoveries

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Broad Industry Engagement

The hearing record includes submissions from a wide range of industry groups, indicating a coordinated effort by private sector entities to influence climate-related infrastructure policy.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Zero Emission Transportation Association American Public Power Association

Connected Entities

personJack Allen“CEO and Chairman of Proterra, Inc.”Map →

personSam Graves“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personPeter A. DeFazio“Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure”Map →

organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“House committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personFrederick W. Smith“CEO of FedEx Corporation”Map →

Sources

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