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
March 04, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on the Supreme Court’s Latest Attack on Clean Water
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. Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency.“Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court puts polluters over people, makes it harder for communities to deliver clean water to families and businesses, and will result in delays and denials for projects that need permits,” Ranking … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from Hearing on Air Traffic Control Hiring
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: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing.”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
March 03, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Connolly, T&I and Oversight Committee Democrats to Secretary Duffy: Fully Restore FAA Workforce to Ensure Aviation Safety
Washington, D.C. — In response to the new Administration’s mass firings and other attacks on the FAA’s workforce, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Steve Cohen (D-TN), Vice Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Nellie Pou (D-NJ) and fellow T&I and Oversight Democratic Committee members … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Democratic Roundtable on Future of Wildfire Policy
Washington, D.C.— On Tuesday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) will host a Democratic roundtable, “Burning Issues: Navigating the Future of Wildfire Policy.”During the roundtable, participants will learn about the impacts of the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area and the current state of recovery. Participants will also discuss actions to improve FEMA’s programs for wildfire … Continue Reading
February 28, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen on Reports that the FAA Might Cancel Verizon Contract in Favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink: “Stinks of Corruption”
Washington, D.C.— Today Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after more reports that Elon Musk and the Federal Aviation Administration might cancel a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink."Government employees cannot profit from their own backroom deals,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “If the FAA cancels a long-term contract with Verizon in favor of Starlink while ignoring … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Graves-Larsen Joint Statement on Secretary Duffy’s Announcement to Strengthen Air Traffic Control Hiring
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 Administration’s and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan to surge the hiring of air traffic controllers: “We commend Secretary Duffy for taking this positive action to address the current shortage of air traffic controllers in our nation. We remain confident in the aviation professionals … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing on Pipeline Safety
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, “Promoting and Improving Safety and Efficient Pipeline Infrastructure.”Video of Larsen’s and Titus’ opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing … Continue Reading
February 24, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson and Vice Ranking Member Scholten Send Letter to US Army Corps of Engineers After Trump Administration Undercuts Clean Water Act
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Hillary Scholten (D-MI) wrote to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers challenging the Trump Administration’s attempts to improperly undermine federal review of Clean Water Act permits for administration-favored … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal and Vice Ranking Member Garcia to Admiral Lunday: Focus on Saving Lives and Prioritizing the Workforce
Washington, D.C. —Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Vice Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Robert Garcia (CA-42) wrote to Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Lunday reminding him of the Coast Guard’s essential missions and the need to continue successful recruitment … Continue Reading