Ranking Members Larsen and Carson, Vice Ranking Member Pou Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Divert and Cancel International Flights
Washington, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) and Vice Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation Nellie Pou (D-NJ), released the following statement regarding reports that the Trump administration is working to divert international travelers from certain U.S. cities starting with Newark, New Jersey.“Diverting and cancelling international … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
T&I Committee Approves BUILD America 250 Act
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following a 14-hour legislative markup today, approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 - a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The BUILD America 250 (Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th) Act emphasizes moving people, goods, and freight … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
T&I Committee Leaders Introduce the BUILD America 250 Act
Washington, D.C. - Leaders of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today formally introduced in the House of Representatives the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The Committee also announced it will hold a markup of H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 (Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development … Continue Reading
May 18, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Demand Answers on Trump Administration’s Waiving of the Jones Act
Washington, D.C. — On Friday, 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) wrote to President Trump regarding his waiving of the Jones Act.“The Jones Act waiver and its subsequent extension represent a direct threat to the American maritime industry,” the Ranking Members wrote. “America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP), which you released in … Continue Reading
May 17, 2026
Graves & Larsen Announce Deal on Bipartisan, Five-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization – the BUILD America 250 Act
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) today released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The BUILD America 250 Act - Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act - emphasizes moving people, … Continue Reading
April 28, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on the Coast Guard’s FY27 Budget Request
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, “Review of the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request.” Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here. More information on the … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Joint Hearing on Coast Guard and Navy Shipbuilding
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 joint hearing with the House Committee on Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces titled, "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base."More information on the … Continue Reading
April 14, 2026
House Overwhelmingly Approves ALERT Act to Provide Comprehensive Safety Response to Tragic DCA Crash
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 (H.R. 7613), the bipartisan comprehensive legislative response to the tragic 2025 midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The ALERT Act was introduced on February 20, 2026, following the conclusion of the National Transportation Safety … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Chairman Sam Graves Not Seeking Re-Election
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement regarding news that T&I Chairman Sam Graves will not be seeking re-election.“With Sam Graves’ announcement that he will not run again, the House of Representatives—and T&I Committee—is losing a fierce advocate for infrastructure investment and transportation safety,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “I’ve known Sam as a colleague, a friend and a … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
T&I Committee Approves Bipartisan ALERT Act to Provide Comprehensive Safety Response to Tragic DCA Crash
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today unanimously approved its portion of the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 (H.R. 7613), the bipartisan comprehensive legislative response to the various aviation safety issues raised by the tragic 2025 midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The ALERT Act was introduced in the House … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Release of Frozen BRIC Funds After Months-Long Fight
Washington, D.C. — Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Trump administration unfroze funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program.“After months of fighting alongside local and state officials involved in sparing families the worst impact of natural disasters, I am glad FEMA finally released critical funding … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen and Carson Statement on Trump Administration Sending ICE to Airports Instead of Ending Shutdown
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson released the following statement regarding reports that the Trump administration sent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports across the country.“Fund TSA. Pay TSA agents. That’s what Democrats and Republicans both want. Unfortunately, the Trump administration refuses to, instead … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on Runway Accident at LaGuardia Airport
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 André Carson (D-IN) regarding the runway accident at LaGuardia Airport in New York City: “We are monitoring last night’s tragic runway incident at LaGuardia Airport. We are in touch with the appropriate agencies, … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Waiving Jones Act to Fix Trump’s Economic Crisis
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Trump administration temporarily waived the Jones Act.“For decades, the bipartisan Jones Act has supported American jobs and manufacturing in the maritime industry," Ranking Member Larsen said. "By temporarily waiving the Jones Act to fix this economic crisis of their own making, the Administration threatens American maritime jobs. … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Today’s Markup of H.R. 5688
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the T&I Committee marked up H.R. 5688, which revokes CDLs from drivers who were not born in the United States but are in the country legally and are authorized to work."Today's advancement of H.R. 5688 was a departure from this committee's bipartisan work," Ranking Member Larsen said. "It is our responsibility on the Transportation and … Continue Reading
March 17, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard’s Force Design
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, “Force Design or Force in Decline: Reviewing Readiness.”Video of Ranking Member Carbajal’s statement can be found here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member … Continue Reading
March 13, 2026
Ranking Member Larsen: This is a Difficult Moment for the Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) sent a letter to the President and General Counsel of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Ambassador Richard Grenell and Elliot Berke expressing concern over the tumultuous direction the Kennedy Center has taken and the lack of transparency provided by the Administration.“It is your responsibility to oversee the Kennedy Center, ensure transparency with Congress and … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statement on the Firing of DHS Secretary Noem
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 President Trump fired Kristi Noem from her role as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.“Under new leadership, the Department of Homeland Security should reform and rebuild FEMA so communities are … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Thompson and Carson Statement After DOD Reportedly Shot Down CBP Drone
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement following reports that the Department of Defense shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone."Our heads are exploding over the news that DoD reportedly shot down a Customs and … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
Ranking Members Larsen, Thompson and Carson Statement After DOD Reportedly Shot Down CBP Drone
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement following reports that the Department of Defense shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone."Our heads are exploding over the news that DoD reportedly shot down a Customs and … Continue Reading