# USDOT Announces Car Affordability Action

On January 28, 2025, Sean Duffy was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and the Department of Transportation described an immediate action focused on making cars more affordable. The release extract provides no procurement details, funding, solicitations, awards, or contractor opportunities, so it does not identify a basis for a bid or acquisition decision.

- Procurement professionals and contractors should treat this as leadership and policy context, not as a solicitation or contract announcement.
- The extract provides no program requirements, funding amounts, or implementation details that businesses can use to assess a specific opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

### Sources
- [Press Releases | US Department of Transportation](https://www.transportation.gov/newsroom/press-releases?page=37) - DOT