Elliott
The Senate on June 22 easily confirmed the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board.
Elliott’s nomination was confirmed by voice vote. During his confirmation hearing, Elliott said he would ensure the board continues “to facilitate the resolution of service issues so that interstate commerce flows as smoothly and efficiently as possible in support of the U.S. economy.”
Elliott was a lawyer with the United Transportation Union. He was the board’s chairman from 2009 until December, when his term expired.
Read more from Transport Topics.
Related News
- Alabama Port Authority learns a lesson in solidarity
- In Loving Memory of Donald H. Wolff II
- Railroad Safety Day on the Hill 2025
- Victory in Colorado: SMART-TD Secures Permanent Funding for the Office of Railroad Safety
- Union officers go the extra mile, but Brian McWilliams literally went 65 of them!
- 3rd Annual Railroad Day on the Hill: SMART-TD leads a growing force for rail safety and labor solidarity
- Public Comment of SMART-TD Regarding Tesla’s Special Permit Request for Transporting Lithium Batteries by Rail
- Colorado Transit Worker Safety Bill (House Bill 25-1290)
- Chairman Pauli Announces Retirement, SMART-TD celebrates his career
- New Mexico Local 1687 sets new precedent with Red Apple Transit