Update on Washington DC Government Relations and Transition Projects
Explore the latest updates on government relations and strategic projects in Washington, DC, including insights into the Biden-Harris transition, Dept. of Transportation initiatives, and the PLCA Committee's new directions under Chair Casey Joyce. Learn about key policy priorities, staffing transitions, and the strategic approach to industry support in this evolving landscape.
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Washington, DC Update Government Relations & Strategic Projects Committee New PLCA Committee Casey Joyce, Chair Increase engagement on government / industry issues Identify policy/regulatory goals Develop strategic approach to best support industry
Overview Biden-Harris Transition Dept. of Transportation Transition Team First 100 Days Agenda Biden s Infrastructure Policy Priorities Other Policy Priorities Update on Ongoing PLCA Projects
Biden-Harris Transition Staffing Making more than 4,000 presidential appointments, over 1,200 of which require Senate confirmation. Policy Agenda Crafting a policy platform for the new administration based on planned executive action based on likely legislative gridlock. Compliance, enforcement and rulemaking back en vogue. Agency Transition Organizing and training leadership teams for each agency and learning of the Trump administration s impact within each agency.
Dept. of Transportation Transition Team Source of Funding Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Name Most Recent Employment Phillip Washington, Team Lead Austin Brown Brad Mims Brendan Danaher Dave Barnett David Cameron Florence Chen Gabe Klein Jeff Marootian Mario Rodriguez Mike Rodriguez Nairi Tashjian Hourdajian Patty Monahan Paul Kincaid Polly Trottenberg Robert Molofsky Therese McMillan Toks Omishakin Vinn White Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority University of California, Davis Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters of the US and Canada International Brotherhood of Teamsters Generate Cityfi District Department of Transportation Indianapolis Airport Authority Texas A&M University System (Retired) Figma California Energy Commission The Association of Former Members of Congress New York City, Department of Transportation Self-employed Metropolitan Transportation Commission California Department of Transportation State of New Jersey Also includes the following: National Transportation Safety Board, National Railroad Passenger Corporation / AMTRAK, and Federal Maritime Commission
First 100 Days Agenda Agenda Appointments and confirmations Typically, national security positions first HHS likely priority due to the pandemic Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic Additional stimulus legislation Managing vaccine distribution Reversing Trump administration policies Rejoining Paris Climate Accord and World Health Organization Immigration related Executive Orders Considerations A Republican-controlled Senate can block confirmations and limits the ability to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Intra-party divisions could exacerbate the gridlock on major legislative initiatives. Divided Congress means Biden will rely on regulatory action and Executive Orders.
Bidens Infrastructure Policy Priorities Pres. House Sen. Political Impacts Policy Impacts Biden will likely attempt major regulatory reforms through executive agencies, but will struggle to pass large legislative initiatives Likely major package passed, but focused on expanding existing programs; Added emphasis on green projects, efficiency improvements, and mass transit D D R The Biden administration will likely seek to address climate change through vast infrastructure investments with a particular focus on inequities. Investing in water Infrastructure, including replacing lead service pipes and repairing pipelines and sewers. Addressing inequities by directing 40% of transportation, housing, and water infrastructure benefits to disadvantaged. Retrofitting structures to enhance efficiency. Investing in public transit and rail, including electrifying freight and passenger rail.
Our work together DOT Regulatory Petition for Exemption from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Hours of Service Rules Worked with PLCA and broader industry on FMCSA rulemakings Most recent PLCA HOS Exemption petition was submitted in June Comment period over Working with DOT/FMCSA on pending decisions. Multi-Employer Pension Reform This is an issue that Congress must address at some point. Retirement legislation of some kind is likely to move in the next Congress. Monitoring these discussions and playing defense against anything bad happening is our charge. Keystone XL advocacy Working with PLCA leadership and other stakeholders to marshal support for to keep Keystone XL on track.
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