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File #: 25-6378   
Type: Orange County Transportation Authority Item Status: Committee Ready - Regular Calendar
File created: 9/9/2025 In control: Legislative and Communications Committee
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Federal Legislative Status Report
Sponsors: Clara Brotcke, Kristin Jacinto
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment A, 3. Attachment B, 4. Attachment C, 5. Attachment D, 6. Attachment E, 7. Attachment F, 8. Attachment G

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Federal Legislative Status Report

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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. This status report includes information on fiscal year 2026 appropriations, a summary of congressional support for OCTA’s role in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games planning, and information on correspondence between United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and multiple transit agencies regarding safety and security on large transit systems. Additionally, a summary on the redistribution of federal dollars from the California High Speed Rail project is provided.

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