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Last Updated: Jun 14, 2025

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USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels • June 13, 2025, 5:20 AM ET (The Verge)

Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal' • June 6, 2025, 6:02 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	DOT
Date	1966 - present
Areas Of Involvement	transportation • transportation law
Related People	Norman Mineta • Samuel K. Skinner

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