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
November 15, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Port Infrastructure Funding, Thanks to 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. Maritime Administration (MARAD) after it announced $577 million for 31 projects to improve port and freight related infrastructure through the Port Infrastructure Development Program.“Today’s funding supports communities across the country who rely on strong ports to support businesses and create good-paying jobs,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “From … Continue Reading
November 15, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Celebrates Three Years of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments
WASHINGTON, DC— Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on the three-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. More than $560 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law dollars have been invested in communities for over 66,000 projects to improve roads, bridges, freight and passenger rail, transit systems, ports, airports, water systems as well as other needs.“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on U.S. Disinvestment in the Arctic
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, “Snowed In: United States Disinvestment in the Arctic”Videos of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Billions for Clean Infrastructure Investments, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for awarding $1.2 billion to 39 recipients through the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Discretionary Grant program.“The Inflation Reduction Act is rebuilding America while creating good-paying jobs and cleaner and greener infrastructure,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “Today’s funding allows communities nationwide to … Continue Reading
October 31, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Millions for Bridge Investments, Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC— 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 more than $634 million for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation and protection projects across the country though the Bridge Investment Program.“Thanks to today’s funding, states have additional resources to rehabilitate and replace aging bridges while connecting communities, boosting commerce, … Continue Reading
October 28, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen and Wilson Applaud Billions for Railroad Improvements, Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC— 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 Materials Frederica Wilson (D-FL) applauded the Federal Railroad Administration for awarding nearly $2.5 billion for 122 rail projects across 41 states through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. This funding can be used to improve the safety, efficiency … Continue Reading
October 28, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen and Wilson Applaud Billions for Railroad Improvements, Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC— 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 Materials Frederica Wilson (D-FL) applauded the Federal Railroad Administration for awarding nearly $2.5 billion for 122 rail projects across 41 states through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program. This funding can be used to improve the safety, efficiency … Continue Reading
October 21, 2024
Bipartisan Committee Leaders Urge DOT & FAA to Advance Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Operations
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should move forward expeditiously with an overdue rulemaking providing for scaled, safe beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations in U.S. airspace, according to the bipartisan leaders and Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Aviation Subcommittee. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and … Continue Reading
October 21, 2024
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Billions for Infrastructure Projects, Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC— 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 more than $4.2 billion for 44 projects to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.“Thanks to today’s funding, states have the resources to deliver game-changing infrastructure projects that will transform communities—improving safety, enhancing quality of life, growing the economy and creating jobs,” Ranking Member … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Service Experiences
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, “Always Ready: A Day in the Life of a U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel.”Videos of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the … Continue Reading