Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary

The former Congressman is tasked with handling an agency that has a budget totaling over $100 billion.

The Senate confirmed former Wisconsin Republican Sean Duffy as the next Transportation Secretary. 

Duffy received bipartisan support with a 77-22 confirmation vote. 

The big picture: During his confirmation hearing, Duffy emphasized his focus on improving aviation and highway safety, as well as addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers.

  • As the head of the Department of Transportation, Duffy will have oversight of critical agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), responsible for investigating Tesla and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software following a 2024 recall.
  • Duffy committed to allowing NHTSA to conduct an impartial investigation into Tesla’s FSD software, emphasizing a commitment to data-driven decision-making and objectivity.
  • He also expressed an intention to restore public trust in Boeing, which has been grappling with multiple safety incidents, by working to address concerns and ensure accountability within the aviation industry.
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