Press Releases

November 2019
As the FAA Works to Finalize New Rule to Streamline Commercial Space Transportation Regulations, Committee Leaders Urge the Agency to Maintain Airspace Safety, and Efficiency, and Aerospace Leadership
Chair DeFazio Rails Against FCC Plans to Sell Off Spectrum to Commercial Interests at Expense of Transportation Safety
Chair DeFazio Questions Army Corps Review of Pebble Mine Permit, Urges Corps to Revisit Environmental Impact Statement
Citing Recent Incidents, Chair DeFazio Calls for Audit of FAA’s Ability to Oversee Aircraft Repair Stations Across the U.S.
Committee Approves Slate of Legislation to Reauthorize Pipeline Safety Programs, Create Transparency in GSA Leases, Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation, and Strengthen FAA Oversight of Foreign Repair Stations
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Promoting Resiliency Through WRDA 2020
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold Markup
Chair DeFazio Introduces Legislation to Address Sexual Assault and Harassment in Passenger Transportation
Chair DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves Applaud Possible Path Forward on Repealing Rescission
Top House Democrats Urge GAO to Conduct Review After Third Major Keystone Pipeline Spill
Chair DeFazio Statement on GSA’s Failure to Meet Deadline to Fully Comply with Subpoena for Records Related to Trump’s DC Hotel
Top House Democrats Urge GAO to Conduct Review After Third Major Keystone Pipeline Spill
Following Recent Hearing on the Boeing 737 MAX, Chair DeFazio Presses Boeing CEO for Additional Information About Decisions on MCAS, Grounding the Aircraft, CEO Pay, Boeing’s Legal Strategy and More
Committee Chairs DeFazio and Pallone Unveil Major Pipeline Bill That Will Help Combat Climate Change, Improve Public Safety, and Hold Operators Accountable for Egregious Violations
Chair DeFazio Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Aviation Safety Standards at Foreign Repair Stations
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to Hold Hearing on Promoting Resiliency Through WRDA 2020
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen, Vice-Chair Davids Press Airlines on the Mishandling of Mobility Aids for Passengers with Disabilities
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on Smithsonian Institution Facilities
Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski Statements from Hearing on Amtrak
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Introduce Bill to Require GSA to Conduct Audits on Its Leases with Private Parties, Including the Lease for Trump’s DC Hotel