Ranking Member Larsen, Vice Ranking Member Pou Statements on Latest Newark International Airport Outage
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Nellie Pou (D-NJ) released the following statements after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed reports of a second Air Traffic Control outage at Newark International Airport this morning. “Reports of another ATC outage at Newark International Airport are infuriating,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “The safety of the … Continue Reading
May 08, 2025
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on Administration’s Air Traffic Control Plan
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) following today’s announcement by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy regarding the Administration’s air traffic control infrastructure plan: “Modernizing the nation’s air traffic … Continue Reading
May 08, 2025
Graves, Larsen Release Draft Bill to Dramatically Reform FEMA
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) today released draft legislation that would provide the most robust legislative reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and federal disaster assistance programs in decades. Graves and Larsen released a “discussion draft” of the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 to solicit feedback … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Congressmembers Larsen, Pou, Cohen, Lead New Jersey Democrats Demanding Answers on Newark Airport Chaos
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressmembers Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) today led several of their colleagues seeking answers from the Trump administration on growing problems at Newark Liberty International Airport. The letter is signed by Congressmembers Pou, Larsen, Cohen, Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Bonnie Watson Coleman … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on EPA Brownfields Program
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, “Cleaning Up the Past, Building the Future: The Brownfields Program.”More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Collins and Ranking Member … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing on Federal Rail Investment
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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Dina Titus (D-NV), during today’s hearing, titled, “America Builds: Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Rail Assistance.”Video of Larsen’s and Titus’ opening statements can be found here and here.More information … Continue Reading
May 02, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on DOT Stopping Transportation Research
Washington, D.C.—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 (USDOT) terminated $54 million in grants for seven University Transportation Centers, depriving students of enriching research opportunities and communities of improved transportation systems.“Who knew it was woke to research ways to connect rural communities using public transit, ensure everyone has access … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement Following Partisan T&I Markup on Legislation to Cut Taxes for Billionaires
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after today’s partisan markup of reconciliation legislation.“Today’s markup of the Republican reconciliation legislation is a departure from the regular, bipartisan work of this Committee,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “Everyone on this Committee agrees we need to support the Coast Guard, improve our air traffic control system and keep surface … Continue Reading
April 29, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on Highway Trust Fund
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: The Need for a Long-Term Solution for the Highway Trust Fund.”Videos of Ranking Member Norton’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
April 24, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on DOT Letter Threatening Local Infrastructure Projects
Washington, D.C. — Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), released the following statement in response to a Department of Transportation (DOT) letter to recipients of DOT funding announcing its formal intent to withhold grant funds based on immigration policy enforcement and the Department’s interpretation of discriminatory activities. “Decisions about local transportation projects should be made by local communities,” Ranking Member … Continue Reading
April 22, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen, and Duckworth Urge FAA to Address Safety Issues at DCA in the Wake of Recent Deadly and Near-Miss Accidents
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), House Subcommittee on Aviation Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation Ranking Member Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) wrote to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau with their concerns regarding the safety of aircraft operations in and around Washington National Airport (DCA) in the wake of recent tragic … Continue Reading
April 18, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton and T&I Democrats Letter to Commissioner Peters: GSA Causing Massive Inefficiency
Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and fellow T&I Democrats wrote to Commissioner of Public Buildings Mike Peters, demanding increased transparency from the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) on the number of federal building leases in holdover, the … Continue Reading
April 14, 2025
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