Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements after Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) officially joined the subcommittees on Highways and Transit and Rail, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials and Rep. André Carson (D-IN) was officially made ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation.
“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 understands the transportation needs of his constituents and will hit the ground running as an effective advocate for a safer, cleaner, greener and more accessible transportation system.”
“Congratulations to Representative André Carson for becoming ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “This well-deserved promotion is a culmination of his unwavering advocacy for the flying public and aviation workers alike. I look forward to continuing working with him to improve the safety and efficiency of the U.S. aviation system while creating good-paying jobs and supporting the hardworking women and men that fuel this system.”
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