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File #: 23-4970   
Type: Orange County Transportation Authority Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/6/2023 In control: Legislative and Communications Committee
On agenda: 2/15/2024 Final action: 2/26/2024
Title: Federal Legislative Status Report
Sponsors: Alexis Carter, Lance M. Larson
Attachments: 1. Transmittal, 2. Staff Report, 3. Attachment A, 4. Attachment B, 5. Attachment C

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Federal Legislative Status Report

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Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority regularly updates the Legislative and Communications Committee on policy and regulatory issues directly impacting the agency’s programs, projects, and operations. An update is provided on the latest continuing resolution that was approved to maintain government funding, avoiding a governmental shutdown. Information is provided on a Federal Transit Administrative General Directive related to assaults on transit workers. A congressional hearing related to oversight of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s programs is summarized. A summary of an additional congressional hearing related to intercity passenger rail is provided.

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