Secretary of Transportation
Sean Duffy
Republican · Wisconsin
Former U.S. Representative from Wisconsin (2011–2019) and TV host on Fox Business. Father of nine. Confirmed as Secretary of Transportation January 2025. Focus on aviation safety reform, infrastructure modernization, and rural transportation access.
Record
Focuses on infrastructure investment and aviation safety reform following several high-profile incidents. Champion of rural transportation access. Supports innovative technology in transportation including autonomous vehicles and advanced air mobility.
Legislative Record
Executive orders & directives
- 2026-15680 — Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-108 in the Vicinity of Concord, California (Department rule, Aug 3, 2026)
This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-108 in the vicinity of Concord, California. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Concord VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid (NAVAID) as part of the VOR Minimum… - 2026-15675 — Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-581 in the Vicinity of Missoula, Montana (Department rule, Aug 3, 2026)
This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-581 in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana. The FAA is taking this action to increase navigational flexibility and safety margins for the users and to expand Air Traffic Control operational capabilities. - 2026-15603 — Amendment of United States Area Navigation Routes (RNAV) T-285 and T-286 in the Vicinity of Thedford, NE (Department rule, Jul 31, 2026)
This action amends the published coordinates of the Thedford, NE, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) in the legal descriptions of Area Navigation (RNAV) routes T-285 and T-286 in the vicinity of Thedford, NE. The FAA is taking this action due to… - 2026-15599 — Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route T-388 in the Vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska (Department rule, Jul 31, 2026)
This action amends United States Area Navigation Route (RNAV) T-388 in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska. The FAA is taking this action to increase the route structure connectivity in Alaska. - 2026-15585 — Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems (Department rule, Jul 31, 2026)
In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Section 40002 of that law re-institutes the Federal Communications Commission's general auction authority and specifically directs the Commission to complete a system of competitive bidding for not less than 100 megahertz in the… - 2026-15584 — Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53M (Department rule, Jul 31, 2026)
PHMSA is confirming the effective date for a DFR published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR parts 192 and 195 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped… - 2026-15583 — Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A333/A333M (Department rule, Jul 31, 2026)
PHMSA is confirming the effective date for a DFR published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The DFR amended PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR parts 192 and 195 to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A333/A333M, Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe… - 2026-15582 — Pipeline Safety: Clarifying Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Integrity Management Guidance (Department rule, Jul 31, 2026)
PHMSA is withdrawing the DFR titled "Pipeline Safety: Clarifying Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Integrity Management Guidance," which published on April 24, 2026.
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@PWH Jun 4, 2026
He's kind of plain. He got famous for climbing trees!
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