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MICHAEL BAUMGARTNER 5TH DISTRICT, WASHINGTON 124 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-4705 1202) 225-2006 528 E. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD #115 SPOKANE, WA, 99202 Congrego of the tiniteb Otateci gouge of RepregentatibeS ift; a5hington, il:te 20515-4705 COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY COLLEGE SPORTS CAUCUS, CHAIRMAN Secretary Sean Duffy Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590 April 21, 2025 Dear Secretary Duffy, Congratulations on your confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. I look forward to working with you to enhance and modernize our nation's transportation infrastructure. As you embark on your tenure as Secretary, I would like to invite you to visit Washington's 5th Congressional District. My district is home to a vital transportation network that serves as a cornerstone for the local economy and connects the Pacific Northwest to the rest of the country. In Eastern Washington, we are fortunate to have significant transportation assets, including the Spokane International Airport, key interstate highways such as I-90 and US Route 2, and the Columbia River. These transportation hubs are essential for the movement of goods and people, fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Additionally, the district is served by several major rail lines, including the BNSF Railway, which plays a crucial role in transporting agricultural products, manufactured goods, and other commodities. The efficient operation of these rail lines is vital to the regional and national economy. Our district also faces unique transportation challenges, such as maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure, improving road safety, and ensuring reliable public transit options for both urban and rural communities. I invite you to join me in visiting our district to learn more about these transportation assets and challenges, and to explore opportunities for investment and improvement. The transportation infrastructure in Washington's 5th Congressional District is critical to the prosperity and connectivity of our region. I look forward to working with you to address these challenges and to ensure that our transportation systems are safe, efficient, and resilient. OST-2025-1200 Page 01910 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027791 MICHAEL BAUMGARTNER 5TH DISTRICT, WASHINGTON 124 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515-4705 1202) 225-2006 528 E. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD #115 SPOKANE, WA, 99202 Congrego of the tiniteb Otateci Douse of Reprefientatibeg Elasljington, iEte 20515-4705 COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY COLLEGE SPORTS CAUCUS, CHAIRMAN Thank you for your attention to this important matter and I look forward to hosting you in Eastern Washington. Sincerely, Michael Baumgartner Member of Congress OST-2025-1200 Page 01911 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027792