Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Cancelling Thousands of Flights
Washington D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s unprecedented decision to cancel 10% of flights at 40 airports across America.“The women and men who climb into air traffic control towers to keep the flying public safe had their jobs become even more stressful last week when they missed their first full paycheck,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “Now, shutting down … Continue Reading
October 31, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen and Wilson, T&I Democrats Oppose Political Cuts in Letter to USACE
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 every Democratic member of the T&I Committee wrote to officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) after the Trump Administration announced it would cut $11 billion in USACE projects to create jobs and improve infrastructure across 12 Democratic states.“This Administration’s … Continue Reading
October 30, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration’s Aviation Roundtable
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the conclusion of the Trump administration’s air traffic control roundtable.“Democrats support air traffic controllers and aviation safety technicians and the important role they play in safeguarding our skies. Unfortunately, these critical workers missed a paycheck earlier this week because Republicans refuse to fix the healthcare crisis … Continue Reading
October 28, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen and Rep. Carson Statements on Air Traffic Controllers Missing First Full Paycheck
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Representative Andre Carson (D-IN) released the following statements as air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck due to the Republican shutdown.“Thank you to our steadfast and invaluable air traffic controllers whose already difficult job became more stressful today when they missed their first full paycheck due to the Republican shutdown,” Ranking Member … Continue Reading
October 24, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen and Rep. Carson Statements on Air Traffic Controllers Receiving Notice of No Pay
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Representative Andre Carson (D-IN) released the following statements as air traffic controllers began receiving notice of their first missed full paycheck because of the Republican shutdown.“Air traffic controllers do invaluable work to keep travelers safe, and the notice of their first missed full paycheck needlessly adds more stress to an already difficult job,” Ranking … Continue Reading
October 23, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Republicans’ Hail Mary Shutdown Spin
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and House Republican leadership tried blaming Democrats for the Republican healthcare crisis and ensuing government shutdown.“Thank you to the thousands of air traffic controllers across the nation who are continuing to do their jobs and keep the traveling public safe,” Ranking Member … Continue Reading
October 17, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Attacks on USACE Funding to Distract from Republican Healthcare Crisis
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after news that the Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought and the Trump administration is halting over $11 billion in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grants across 12 states led by mostly Democratic Governors.“Instead of halting projects that create good-paying jobs at ports and grow the economy, the Trump Administration needs to stop … Continue Reading
October 17, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Noem Purchasing Luxury Jets While Some Coast Guard Personnel Miss Paychecks
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after receiving notice that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the U.S. Coast Guard authorized $200 million for two new planes in the middle of a government shutdown.“While members of the Coast Guard are focused on keeping our seas safe even though many are not getting paid, Secretary Kristi Noem wants to buy hundred million … Continue Reading
October 16, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Praises Coast Guard for the Success of Operation Pacific Viper
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement following the U.S. Coast Guard’s announcement of the overwhelming success of Operation Pacific Viper."The United States Coast Guard recently announced that, since August, they seized over 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean—while busting drug dealers and gathering invaluable evidence that can be used to dismantle trafficking … Continue Reading
October 14, 2025
Democratic Ranking Members to FEMA Head and DHS Inspector General: Stop Retaliation Against FEMA Whistleblowers
Washington, D.C—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ), House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) and House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) sent follow-up letters to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Senior Official David Richardson … Continue Reading
October 06, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Republican Shutdown Spin
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement.“Republicans can spin and deflect as much as they want, but Americans won’t be fooled: this is a Republican shutdown fueled by the healthcare crisis of their own making,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “T&I Democrats support funding to modernize our Air Traffic Control and are ready to ensure essential transportation workers, including air … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
House Democrats to DOT: Reinstate Proposed Cash Compensation Rule for Airline Passengers
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and 77 House Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy after the Trump Administration rescinded a proposed rule that would require airlines to compensate and cover expenses for passengers experiencing lengthy delays or cancellations caused … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
T&I Approves Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Pipeline Safety Programs
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA’s) pipeline safety programs for the next four years. The Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 (H.R. 5301) will provide an efficient, effective framework to advance the safety of U.S. energy infrastructure. The bill improves and reemphasizes PHMSA’s safety mission, fosters … Continue Reading
September 17, 2025
Democratic Ranking Members to Noem and Richardson: Reinstate FEMA Whistleblowers
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ), House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) and House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Federal Emergency … Continue Reading
September 16, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Welcomes Rep. Frost to T&I Committee
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) will join the T&I Committee, and the two Members released the following statements.“Since joining Congress, Representative Maxwell Frost has been a leader on transportation, fighting for more affordable and efficient public transit with his Transit Bus Affordability Act,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “As a native Floridian, Representative Frost … Continue Reading
September 12, 2025
T&I Leaders Introduce Bill to Ensure Safe, Efficient U.S. Pipeline Network
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA’s) pipeline safety programs for the next four years and provide an efficient, effective framework to advance the safety of U.S. energy infrastructure was introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday. H.R. 5301, the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, was introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam … Continue Reading
September 10, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on WRDA 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 Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) during today’s hearing titled, “Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Wilson’s opening statements are here and here.More information … Continue Reading
September 03, 2025
T&I Approves Bipartisan Bill to Dramatically Reform FEMA
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation to provide the most robust legislative reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and federal disaster assistance programs in decades. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669) streamlines the federal government’s disaster response and recovery programs while also making FEMA a cabinet-level agency once again that is directly accountable to the … Continue Reading
September 03, 2025
T&I Approves Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize and Reform Counter-UAS Authorities
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation to reauthorize, reform, and reasonably expand the existing counter-unmanned aircraft system (counter-UAS) authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) joined Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Ranking Member Bennie … Continue Reading
August 28, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Titus Statement on President Trump’s Firing of Democratic Surface Transportation Board Member
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 Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Dina Titus (D-NV) released the following statement after President Donald Trump abruptly fired Robert Primus, a Senate-confirmed Democratic member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) whose term is not set to expire until December 2027. “President Trump’s abrupt removal of Robert Primus … Continue Reading