Ranking Member Larsen Statement from Member Day Hearing
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) during today’s hearing titled, "Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Day.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Welcome to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s 2026 Member Day Hearing.Before I … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Attacks on States’ Authority to Protect Their Own Water
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement in response to a Trump administration proposal to restrict states’ authority under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.“For over fifty years the Clean Water Act ensured states’ ability to protect their own waters, and I’m disappointed that the Trump administration and EPA are now proposing to reverse course,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “Under … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Law Enforcement
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, "Drugs, Thugs and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Efforts."Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on … Continue Reading
January 12, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen and Titus Statements on Trump Administration Gutting Pipeline Safety Rules
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Material Dina Titus (D-NV) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a blanket waiver of all safety rules for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines.“At best, any ‘savings’ will end up in the … Continue Reading
January 07, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Administration Firing of CORE Staff
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Trump administration made cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Cadre of On-Call Response and Recovery (CORE) staff and reporting suggests more cuts are coming.“After multiple Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearings, we keep concluding FEMA needs more staff to meet the response needs of more frequent and severe … Continue Reading
January 06, 2026
Statements of Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen on the Passing of T&I Member Doug LaMalfa
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements on the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA): Graves statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn that my friend Congressman Doug LaMalfa has passed away. Doug was a valued and thoughtful member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for nearly a decade and a fellow farmer who always … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Democratic Ranking Members Continue Sounding Alarm About Trump Administration Whistleblower Attacks
Washington, D.C. —Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Robert Garcia (D-CA) and Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to Acting Special Council Jamieson Greer outlining their concerns over the … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing with WRDA Stakeholders
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) during today’s hearing titled, “Water Resources Development Act of 2026: Stakeholder Priorities.”Video of Ranking Members Wilson’s statements is and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements on Coast Guard Officially Downgrading Swastikas, Nooses and Confederate Flags as Hate Symbols
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) released the following statements after the Washington Post reported that the United States Coast Guard allowed a policy to take effect yesterday changing the classification of the swastika and nooses to "potentially divisive" symbols.“After Admiral Lunday insisted that this … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Technology in Coast Guard
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Changes in Maritime Technology: Can the Coast Guard Keep Up?”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statements from Hearing with FAA Administrator Bedford
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) during today’s hearing titled, "The State of American Aviation."Find videos of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Carson’s opening statements here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Nehls, … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Stanton Statements on Now-Cancelled FEMA Review Council Meeting
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statements after President Trump’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) review council cancelled today’s meeting to reveal their report’s recommendations and conclusions."The historic flooding devastating western Washington makes clear … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on NDAA Provision Regarding Military Helicopter Operations
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on Section 373 of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act.“The tragic DCA mid-air collision exposed critical safety issues within the country’s aviation system and an urgent need for immediate reforms,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “We should be closing loopholes that allow military aircraft to fly in potentially unsafe ways, not widening … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus: Stop Withholding Pipeline Safety Trust’s Grant
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Ranking Member Dina Titus (D-NV) sent a letter to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Administrator Paul Roberti that followed up on their initial July letter expressing concern regarding the lack of safety actions taken by the agency since President Donald Trump took office in January, … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statements from Hearing on Federal Real Estate
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) during today’s hearing titled, “Cutting Costs, Adding Value: The Future of Federal Property.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
House Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 as Part of Defense Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which includes Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding through fiscal year 2027 for the United States Coast Guard and its critical missions to safeguard the nation’s borders, facilitate maritime commerce, ensure maritime safety, protect the maritime domain, increase transparency within the Service, and … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Rep. Courtney Statements on Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention Provisions in Coast Guard Authorization Act, NDAA
Washington, D.C. —Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) released the following statements regarding the provisions in the Coast Guard Authorization Act to protect members of the Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment, which will be included as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.“The women and men serving our country deserve to be kept safe,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “I am proud … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration’s Air-Dropped Counter-UAS Proposal in NDAA
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Trump administration air dropped its own counter-UAS proposal into the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act rather than working to advance H.R. 5061, the bipartisan, tri-committee legislation that was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in September.“I’m disappointed that the Trump administration and House … Continue Reading
December 03, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statements from Hearing on Advanced Air Mobility
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN). during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry.”Find videos of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Carson’s opening statements here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
December 03, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statements on Today’s Markup
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements after Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) officially joined the subcommittees on Highways and Transit and Rail, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials and Rep. André Carson (D-IN) was officially made ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation.“Since joining Congress, Representative Maxwell Frost has been a leader on transportation, fighting for more affordable … Continue Reading