VIDEO: Senator Peters Raises Michigan Priorities with Intended Secretary of Transportation Nominee Sean Duffy During Confirmation Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released the following statement after raising Michigan transportation priorities with former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy, President-elect Trump's intended nominee for Secretary of Transportation, during his confirmation hearing:

"From ensuring that the future of the automotive industry is made by union workers in Michigan, to protecting our Great Lakes from the threat of an oil spill, to supporting our ports and rural airports, the Department of Transportation makes decisions and sets policies critical to Michigan. I'm glad to have secured former Congressman Duffy's commitment to work with me on these important issues if he is confirmed.

"Former Congressman Duffy has been open and ready to have honest conversations about these and other issues since his confirmation process began. I appreciate his willingness to engage with me in good faith and look forward to learning more about his vision for the Department of Transportation."

You can watch Senator Peters' full line of questioning HERE.

Senator Peters has an extensive track record of fighting for Michigan's transportation needs. On numerous occasions, Peters has pushed for further action to counter the economic and national security threats posed by Chinese-made vehicles. Following these efforts, Peters recently applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce's finalization of its proposed rule to protect American consumers and companies against the national security threats posed by allowing vehicles and technologies controlled by Chinese Community Party-backed (CCP) companies to be imported or sold in the United States. Peters additionally established the Great Lakes Center of Expertise, which has the mission of researching the effects of a freshwater oil spill and developing strategies to deal with a potential spill in the Great Lakes. He also worked to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has already invested $13 billion in Michigan to upgrade aging infrastructure like roads and bridges. In July, Peters convened a field hearing in Lansing to examine the impact of the legislation in Michigan. He also worked to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration and support Michigan's airports through his role on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

###

• Print
• Email
• Share
• Tweet