Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Waiving Jones Act to Fix Trump’s Economic Crisis
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 temporarily waived the Jones Act.“For decades, the bipartisan Jones Act has supported American jobs and manufacturing in the maritime industry," Ranking Member Larsen said. "By temporarily waiving the Jones Act to fix this economic crisis of their own making, the Administration threatens American maritime jobs. … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Today’s Markup of H.R. 5688
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the T&I Committee marked up H.R. 5688, which revokes CDLs from drivers who were not born in the United States but are in the country legally and are authorized to work."Today's advancement of H.R. 5688 was a departure from this committee's bipartisan work," Ranking Member Larsen said. "It is our responsibility on the Transportation and … Continue Reading
March 17, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard’s Force Design
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, “Force Design or Force in Decline: Reviewing Readiness.”Video of Ranking Member Carbajal’s statement can be found here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member … Continue Reading
March 13, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen: This is a Difficult Moment for the Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) sent a letter to the President and General Counsel of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Ambassador Richard Grenell and Elliot Berke expressing concern over the tumultuous direction the Kennedy Center has taken and the lack of transparency provided by the Administration.“It is your responsibility to oversee the Kennedy Center, ensure transparency with Congress and … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statement on the Firing of DHS Secretary Noem
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 Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statement after President Trump fired Kristi Noem from her role as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.“Under new leadership, the Department of Homeland Security should reform and rebuild FEMA so communities are … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Thompson and Carson Statement After DOD Reportedly Shot Down CBP Drone
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement following reports that the Department of Defense shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone."Our heads are exploding over the news that DoD reportedly shot down a Customs and … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Thompson and Carson Statement After DOD Reportedly Shot Down CBP Drone
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement following reports that the Department of Defense shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone."Our heads are exploding over the news that DoD reportedly shot down a Customs and … Continue Reading
February 24, 2026
Graves and Larsen Statement on Next Steps for the ALERT Act
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), released the following joint statement after today’s vote in the House of Representatives on S. 2503, the ROTOR Act: “We remain committed to working with the victims’ families and the aviation community as we move the ALERT Act forward, comprehensively address all 50 NTSB recommendations in response to the tragic midair … Continue Reading
February 24, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen, Vice Ranking Member Scholten Statements from Hearing on WRDA with Army Corps Officials
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 Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Hillary Scholten (D-MI) during today’s hearing titled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2026 - Administration Priorities.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Vice Ranking Member Scholten’s statements is here and … Continue Reading
February 19, 2026
Aviation Safety Bill to Address Factors in DCA Crash Released by House Committees’ Bipartisan Leaders
Washington, DC - The comprehensive legislative response to the various aviation safety issues raised by the tragic 2025 midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) was released today by the bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 addresses all 50 … Continue Reading
February 18, 2026
Democratic Committee Leaders Demand Briefing on El Paso Airspace Chaos
Washington, D.C. —Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services Adam Smith (D-WA) sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding a classified briefing on the shutdown of public airspace in El Paso stemming … Continue Reading
February 11, 2026
Committee Approves Bills to Support American Job Growth, Save Taxpayers Money, Prevent Water Pollution, and More
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation to promote domestic investment and strengthen U.S. manufacturing by encouraging the reshoring of jobs to America, reduce costs to the taxpayer by identifying alternative financing solutions for public buildings, honor the nation’s police officers who fell in the line of duty, and prevent water pollution. “Today, the Committee approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Hurd that will … Continue Reading
February 11, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace
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 Aviation André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, Texas.“What happened in El Paso last night is unacceptable,” Ranking Members Larsen and Carson said. “While we're not happy with the disruption, we commend the FAA … Continue Reading
February 06, 2026
Joint Statement of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Armed Services Committee Bipartisan Leaders on NTSB’s Recommendations to Address DCA Crash
Washington, DC - The bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Armed Services Committee today issued a joint statement regarding the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) recently approved recommendations to address the January 29, 2025, midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Joint statement from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), House Transportation and … Continue Reading
February 02, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statement on Kennedy Center Closure
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statement after President Trump claimed he will be closing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for renovations."The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a cherished American institution that doubles as a monument to … Continue Reading
January 29, 2026
Statement from T&I Leaders and Kansas Members on the Anniversary of DCA Midair Collision
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN), Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) issued the following joint statement on the first anniversary of the January 29, 2025, midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between … Continue Reading
January 28, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Effort to Stop Nation’s Largest Infrastructure Project
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s effort to halt the Gateway Hudson Tunnels project in the New York metropolitan area, the largest infrastructure project in the country.“Once again, the Trump administration is attacking the largest infrastructure project in the country—increasing costs for American families and jeopardizing thousands of jobs … Continue Reading
January 22, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen, Rep. Figures Opening Statements from Hearing on Regional Economic Commissions
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL), during today’s hearing titled, “Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms.”Video of Figures’ opening statement is here.More information on the … Continue Reading
January 21, 2026
Committee Approves Bills to Improve Aviation Programs, Rural Broadband Access, U.S. Property Protections in Other Countries
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation to digitize pilot certificates, help military air traffic controllers transition into Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) careers, improve rural broadband access, examine drone impacts on wildfire suppression efforts, and increase protections for U.S.-owned properties in other countries. “Today, the Committee approved legislation that modernizes the use of pilot certificates, strengthens rural … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
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