Sean Duffy Confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary in Bipartisan Senate Vote

The former congressman and Fox News host will oversee a $100 billion budget and focus on transportation safety and infrastructure modernization.

The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as transportation secretary with a 77-22 bipartisan vote, following unanimous committee approval.
Duffy emphasized priorities such as improving aviation and highway safety, addressing the air traffic controller shortage, and restoring public confidence in Boeing.
Several Democratic senators shifted their votes after the Trump administration announced a pause in federal funding, citing concerns about its impact on transportation programs.
Duffy pledged to streamline infrastructure projects, reduce regulatory delays, and modernize systems to enhance efficiency and innovation in U.S. transportation.
As head of the Department of Transportation, Duffy will manage over 55,000 employees and oversee investigations into safety concerns, including Tesla’s self-driving technology.