January 28, 2025

Ranking Member Larsen Statement on DOT Secretary Duffy’s Confirmation

Washington, DC Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

“Congratulations to Secretary Sean Duffy on his confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by a strong, bipartisan vote,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “I look forward to working with Secretary Duffy in a bipartisan fashion to stem the chaos created by recent Executive Orders, bring clarity to project sponsors and to guarantee completion of infrastructure projects across the country—protecting the jobs of hardworking women and men in transportation and keeping the recent historic investments in transportation going. Supporting safe and efficient mobility and opportunity for all should not be controversial.”

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