Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements on Trump’s Dangerous Freeze of Air Traffic Control Hiring
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 Steve Cohen (D-TN) released the following statements after President Trump froze the hiring of Air Traffic Controllers, among other safety-critical positions."The bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the Administration to hire the maximum number of air traffic controllers. That’s what the law says, so the … Continue Reading
January 22, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Welcomes T&I Vice Ranking Members
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after announcing the Vice Ranking Members for each of the six Subcommittees. “Congratulations to our new Subcommittee Vice Ranking Members for the 119th Congress, who are eager to continue creating jobs and keep people and the economy moving,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “With the help of our Vice Ranking Members, T&I Democrats will continue … Continue Reading
January 22, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on State of U.S. Highways
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 Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: Highways to Move People and Freight.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Norton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
January 22, 2025
Graves, Larsen Announce T&I Subcommittee Rosters for the 119th Congress
Washington, DC - Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) today announced the rosters of the Committee’s six subcommittees. “The work of our committee and subcommittees will be guided by many knowledgeable and capable individuals with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives,” said Chairman Graves. “We have Members with a wide array of experience - Members who are truckers, helicopter pilots, farmers, small business … Continue Reading
January 21, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements on Trump Firing of Commandant Fagan
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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transport Salud Carbajal (D-CA) released the following statements after the misguided firing of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan.“Commandant Linda Fagan served the Coast Guard with distinction, and the decision to abruptly remove her from command is misguided and will hurt readiness,” Ranking Member … Continue Reading
January 17, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds PHMSA Rules to Improve Pipeline Safety
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced two rules: a final rule to improve the requirements for the detection and repair of leaks from natural gas distribution, gas transmission, and gas gathering pipelines and a proposed rule to set more specific safety standards for gaseous carbon dioxide … Continue Reading
January 16, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Announces T&I Democratic Leadership Posts
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced the Ranking Members for each of the six Subcommittees. “Congratulations to our new Subcommittee Ranking Members for the 119th Congress, who are ready to build on the success of last Congress to deliver safer, cleaner, greener and more accessible transportation across the country,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “T&I Democrats will continue finding bipartisan consensus to … Continue Reading
January 15, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement from Hearing on the State of Transportation
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, “America Builds: The State of the Nation’s Transportation System.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Graves, for holding this hearing to kick off our infrastructure work in … Continue Reading
January 14, 2025
Graves-Larsen Statement on Nick Calio Retirement Announcement
Washington, D.C. - Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) on the announced retirement of Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nick Calio: “America is the gold standard for aviation around the world, and for the last 14 years, Nick Calio has played a critical role in ensuring the continued success of the U.S. aviation system and this vital component of … Continue Reading
January 14, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Welcomes Democratic T&I Committee Members for the 119th Congress
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) welcomed Democratic Members to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee after the House Democratic Caucus approved members to serve on the Committee for the 119th Congress.“I welcome new and returning T&I Committee Democrats to continue our important work creating good-paying jobs and promoting safer, cleaner, greener and more accessible transportation across … Continue Reading
December 18, 2024
Ranking Member Rick Larsen Statement on Being Selected to Continue Leading T&I Democrats
Washington, DC - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), released the following statement after he was selected to continue serving as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) for the 119th Congress. “It is an honor to be selected to continue serving as Ranking Member of the T&I Committee. This Congress, I worked with my colleagues on T&I to implement bipartisan laws that create … Continue Reading
December 12, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Administrator Michael Whitaker's Departure from the FAA
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after Administrator Michael Whitaker announced he would be leaving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).“I thank FAA Administrator Whitaker for his leadership and commitment to the safety of the flying public,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “The next Administrator has big shoes to fill and an important duty to implement the overwhelmingly … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from Hearing on FAA Reauthorization Implementation
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 Steve Cohen (D-TN), during today’s hearing titled, “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation.”Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Cohen’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen, T&I Democrats Applaud Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) and Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR) issued the following statements after the House of Representatives passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development … Continue Reading
December 05, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Millions for Air Traffic Control Towers Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding $20 million for 20 Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program (FCT) projects to improve, build and repair air traffic control (ATC) towers at airports across the country.“Thanks to this funding, air traffic controllers and facilities across the country are in a better position to safely manage our airspace and … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
Graves, Larsen, Carper, Capito Announce Agreement on Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Washington, DC — House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), T&I Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE), and EPW Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a final agreement on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA). WRDA is biennial legislation that … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen, Senator Fetterman Send Letter to GAO Requesting Study of Traffic Control Standards to Improve Roadway Safety
Washington, D.C.—Last week, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro requesting that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) study the safety outcomes associated with the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers across the country to install and maintain … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA Disaster Response
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 Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled, “In the Eye of the Storm: Oversight of FEMA’s Disaster Readiness and Response.”Video of Larsen’s and Titus’ opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Former Representative Sean Duffy’s Nomination for Department of Transportation Secretary
Washington, DC—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after Former Representative Sean Duffy was nominated as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by President-elect Donald Trump.“This Congress, the T&I Committee has advanced major bipartisan legislation to keep people and the economy moving, including the FAA Reauthorization Act, the Water Resources Development Act and the Coast Guard … Continue Reading
November 15, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Roadway Safety Investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for awarding over $172 million for 257 projects through the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, which helps communities develop strategies to prevent roadway fatalities and injuries.“More than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes on American roads last year, which is unacceptable; today’s funding will … Continue Reading