Sean Duffy testifies on $26.6bn DOT budget, airline prices rise
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- Sean Duffy will testify before a House Appropriations Committee subpanel on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request.
- Airline travelers are facing rising costs as a jet fuel shortage, sparked by the Iran war, drives up prices.
- The White House is seeking $26.6 billion in funding for the Department of Transportation, covering FAA modernization, infrastructure, technology, and shipbuilding/maritime investments.
- Airports are still affected by the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which caused roughly 1,000 TSA agents to resign.
- The hearing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
Why it matters: The $26.6 billion DOT request will determine how the federal government addresses airline price spikes and aging aviation infrastructure, while the lingering TSA staffing shortfall from the DHS shutdown threatens airport security operations. Travelers and airlines alike stand to feel the impact of funding decisions.
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