Surface Transportation Reauthorization: The Importance of a Long Term Reauthorization

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation, & Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, & Security Subcommittee, will convene a hearing titled, “Surface Transportation Reauthorization: The Importance of a Long Term Reauthorization” on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at **10:30 a.m.
 
The third in a series of hearings on the reauthorization of highway safety programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction, this hearing will focus on the importance of a long-term surface transportation reauthorization. Witnesses will testify to the local and state impacts of national surface transportation policy and the need for a long-term reauthorization bill.

Witnesses:

- Mr. Curt Bramble, President Elect of the
National Council of State Legislatures and Senate President Pro Tempore
of the Utah State Senate
- Ms. Janet F. Kavinoky, Vice President, Americans for Transportation Mobility, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Mr. Brian C. Wahler, Mayor of Piscataway, President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities
- Mr. Nick Yaksich, Vice President, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Hearing Details:

Tuesday, May 5, 2015
**10:30 a.m.
 
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, & Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, & Security hearing titled, “Surface Transportation Reauthorization: The Importance of a Long Term Reauthorization”
This hearing will take place in Senate Russell Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available at this page.

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• Periodical Press Gallery – 202-224-0265

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• Press Photographers Gallery – 202-224-6548

• Daily Press Gallery – 202-224-0241

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Majority Statement

  • Senator Deb Fischer

Testimony

  • Mr. Curt Bramble

    President Elect
    National Council of State Legislatures and Senate President Pro Tempore of the Utah State Senate
    Download Testimony (164.50 KB)
  • Ms. Janet F. Kavinoky

    Vice President, Americans for Transportation Mobility
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    Download Testimony (545.75 KB)
  • Mr. Brian C. Wahler

    Mayor of Piscataway
    President of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities
  • Mr. Nick Yaksich

    Vice President
    Association of Equipment Manufacturers
    Download Testimony (838.75 KB)