Entity: Department of Transportation

FOIA to FRA Seeking Norfolk Southern Train Inspection Report

March 22, 2023
FOIA request to the Federal Railroad Administration seeking the Norfolk Southern inspection report from Train 32N, which derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023.

FOIA to FRA Seeking Communications with Norfolk Southern and CSX

March 22, 2023
FOIA request to the Federal Railroad Administration seeking communications with Norfolk Southern and CSX related to Train 32N, which derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023.

DOT Records Released in Response to Request for Emails of Former Acting Inspector General Mitch Behm

March 15, 2023
Records released by the Department of Transportation in response to American Oversight’s request for emails of former Acting Inspector General Mitch Behm.

FOIA to DOT Seeking Communications with or About Ginni Thomas

April 12, 2022
FOIA to the Department of Transportation Security seeking email and text communications between particular agency officials and Ginni Thomas. The request also seeks email communications mentioning certain key terms associated with Thomas.

FOIA to DOT Regarding FAA Employee’s Participation in Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol

September 8, 2021
FOIA to the Department of Transportation seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) email communications of FAA employee Kevin Strong about the planning and aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Strong was present at the riot and has been arrested and charged for his participation.

FOIA to OPM and DOT Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

June 14, 2021
FOIA request to the to the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Transportation seeking records for political appointees converting to career status, including resumes and SF-50 forms.

FOIA to DOT Inspector General Seeking Communications with Trump OGE Officials

May 11, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General seeking communications with high-ranking officials at the Office of Government Ethics during the Trump administration.

Transportation Dept. Watchdog Says Former Secretary Elaine Chao Misused Her Office, Echoing American Oversight Investigations

March 4, 2021
A Transportation inspector general report said Chao used her position to support her family’s business interests — evidence of which has appeared in documents uncovered by American Oversight.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Decision Memoranda Signed by Top Officials During Presidential Transition

March 3, 2021
FOIA requests to multiple agencies seeking decision memoranda signed by top officials during the presidential transition period between the Trump and Biden administrations.

Investigations Update: State and Local Officials Involved in Capitol Attack

January 26, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the involvement of state attorneys general and local government officials.