Statements - Damage Prevention Action Center

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17 Sep Support for Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting

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15 Sep Support for H.R. 5301 – Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025

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14 Jul Support for Paul Roberti to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA

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July 16, 2025 Chairman Ted Cruz Ranking Member Maria Cantwell United States Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 554 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell: The Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) is writing to express its support for President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Mr....

14 May Statement on House Transportation & Infrastructure Member Priorities Hearing

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Damage prevention leaders applaud support for PHMSA funding, NTSB recommendations Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025)– Today, the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held its “Member Day” hearing to hear from members of the House of Representatives on transportation and infrastructure priorities in their districts and...

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25 Feb CGA CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle Statement to U.S. House Pipelines & HAZMAT Subcommittee

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Washington, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2025) – Today, Sarah Magruder Lyle, President and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance and Executive Director of the Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC), submitted a written statement to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,...

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29 Jan DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy

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Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Executive Director Sarah Magruder Lyle issued the following statement on the confirmation of Sean Duffy as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT): “DPAC congratulates Sean Duffy on his confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary...

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11 Nov DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Elected Leaders

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Washington, D.C. (Nov. 11, 2024) —"As Executive Director of the Damage Prevention Action Center, I would like to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, the 119th Congress, and state and local officials across the Nation. We look forward to working with elected officials...