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Senate Hearing on Highway Funding and Infrastructure (MAP-21)

Original title: THE IMPORTANCE OF MAP-21 REAUTHORIZATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND USERS OF THE SYSTEM

January 1, 2015

transportation infrastructure MAP-21 highway funding economic policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a foundational step for the Senate to develop a long-term highway funding bill, which determines how federal dollars are allocated to maintain and improve the nation's roads and bridges.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

State Departments of Transportation

These agencies rely on federal highway funding to plan and execute infrastructure projects.

Manufacturing and Supply Chain Businesses

These businesses rely on the efficiency of the highway network to transport goods and maintain operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on February 25, 2015, to gather expert perspectives on the need to reauthorize the transportation law. Witnesses from state transportation departments and private industry discussed the impact of infrastructure conditions on national economic competitiveness and business operations.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 25, 2015, by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The primary objective was to discuss the reauthorization of the MAP-21 transportation law.
Chairman Inhofe stated that passing a fiscally responsible, long-term highway bill is his top priority for the 114th Congress.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave U.S. infrastructure a 'D' grade in its 2013 report card.
Approximately 20,000 miles of U.S. highways experience congestion that slows traffic below posted speed limits.
More than 250 million vehicles use the U.S. highway system annually.
The committee heard testimony from five witnesses representing state transportation agencies and private manufacturing/supply chain companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAP-21?

stands for 'Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act,' a federal law governing transportation funding and policy.

Why was this hearing held?

The committee held the hearing to gather input from transportation experts and business leaders to inform the development of a new, long-term highway funding bill.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Infrastructure Priority

The document highlights a clear legislative focus on transitioning from short-term fixes to a long-term highway funding strategy in 2015.

James M. Inhofe Barbara Boxer

Connected Entities

personSteve Heminger“Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission”Map →

personThomas J. Riordan“President and CEO, Neenah Enterprises, Inc.”Map →

personDavid Gardner“Vice President, Ingredion Incorporated”Map →

personWalt Rowen“President, Susquehanna Glass Company”Map →

personCarlos Braceras“Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation”Map →

personBarbara Boxer“Ranking member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

personJames M. Inhofe“Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

Sources

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