Transportation Sector Gears Up for More Than $65 Billion in Recent Proposed Federal Aid Package
Highlights
House committees propose more than $65 billion in aid be directed to the transportation sector
If approved, transit systems would receive $30 billion and airports would receive $8 billion for various personnel and operations needs and cleaning services
A related measure would allocate $15 billion to the airline industry to be used exclusively for wages, salaries and benefits
As part of the next federal COVID-19 stimulus package, two U.S. House committees are seeking aid for the transportation and airline industries. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is proposing more than $50 billion for the transportation sector and the Committee on Financial Services is asking for $15 billion in assistance for the airline industry. Hearings will be held on Feb. 10.
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