Ranking Members Larsen, Thompson Demand Answers from DOT, DHS About Alarming Use of Anti-Drone System Impacting DCA Airport
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the recent misuse of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) by the U.S. Secret Service that allegedly violated existing notification and operating … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on Helicopter Crash in New York City
Washington, D.C. - Joint statement of 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) and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) regarding today’s helicopter crash into the Hudson River in New York City: “We are closely monitoring today’s tragic helicopter crash in New York City. Thank you to the first responders on the … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on NTSB’s West Reading Pipeline Explosion Final Report
Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the final report for its investigation into the tragic explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory that killed seven individuals and injured 10 more.“Communities should live free from the threat of dangerous pipelines running under their streets and homes,” Ranking Member Larsen … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on American Transit Policies
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: A Review of Our Nation’s Transit Policies and Programs.” Videos of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Norton’s opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Ranking Members Thompson, Larsen, DeLauro, Waters and Lofgren Demand DHS Immediately Stop Plans to Eliminate FEMA
April 8, 2025 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Committee on Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Committee on Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Committee on Science, Space and Technology Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) announced they sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding she not … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from Hearing on Investments in U.S. Airports
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, "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety, and Regulatory Environment."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
April 04, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen and Stanton Statement on Trump Administration’s Short-Sighted Elimination of Successful Resilience Initiative
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 the Trump Administration announced it is eliminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program and clawing back grants that were promised to states. These actions are leaving the … Continue Reading
April 02, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Democrats Participate in Successful T&I Committee Markup
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Scott Peters (D-CA) released the following statements after the T&I Committee passed nine bills during today’s markup.“Today’s successful markup included several bipartisan bills to support American families, protect American … Continue Reading
March 28, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Delauro, Thompson, Waters and Lofgren Issue Joint Statement on Reported Plans to Dismantle FEMA
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), House Committee on Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), House Committee on Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) and House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement on new reports indicating that the Trump … Continue Reading
March 26, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on American Trucking
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: How Trucking Supports American Communities.”Video of Ranking Member Norton’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statements from Hearing on Reforming FEMA
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, “Reforming FEMA: Bringing Common Sense Back to Federal Emergency Management.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
T&I Democrats to Secretary Duffy: Restore the DOT Workforce
Washington, D.C.—In response to the Trump Administration’s indiscriminate firing of probationary employees at the Department of Transportation (DOT), Democratic Members of the T&I Committee wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanding transparency on all decisions related to reductions in force. “Communities across the country want roads and bridges in good condition, more, better, and safer passenger and freight rail service, safe streets and safe skies, and … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Cuts to Bike, Pedestrian and EV Projects
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation directed its agencies to claw back awarded funding for investments in biking and walking and electric vehicle infrastructure.“The Trump Administration’s attempt to ignore Congress and the law by slashing grants for bike and pedestrian infrastructure and EV charging is a direct attack on communities who … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on NTSB’s Preliminary Report on Crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington, DC - Joint statement of 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), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report on the January 29th accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between American Airlines … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on Water Infrastructure Financing
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 Infrastructure Financing: WIFIA and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.” Video of Ranking Member Wilson’s opening statement is here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen, T&I Rep. Moulton, House Democrats Oppose Undue Influence on FAA to Award Contract to Starlink
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN), T&I Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and fellow House Democrats sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau requesting more information regarding reports the FAA may cancel a multi-billion dollar Verizon contract in favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink.“We write to express our … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Thanks FAA Employees for Keeping Travelers Safe After Latest SpaceX Rocket Explodes
Washington D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), released the following statement after a SpaceX rocket exploded in Florida, grounding flights at airports across the state.“I want to thank the FAA employees who helped keep travelers safe after a SpaceX rocket exploded above Florida," Ranking Member Larsen said. "It was especially important to be alert after a similar incident involving a SpaceX vehicle occurred on January 16th, and … Continue Reading
March 06, 2025
Bipartisan T&I Committee Leaders Urge E.U. to Stop Circumventing Proper Diplomatic Channels in Effort to Undermine U.S. Maritime Law
Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan leadership of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee raised significant concerns about European Union efforts to undermine the Jones Act, a law important to the U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry, the stability of the U.S. supply chain, and America’s national and economic security. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and … Continue Reading
March 05, 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, “America Builds: Making Federal Real Estate Work for the Taxpayer.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
March 05, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Acquisitions and Infrastructure
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, “America Builds: Coast Guard Acquisitions and Infrastructure.”Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the … Continue Reading