Press Releases

September 2015
DeFazio Responds To Report Finding Railroads Will Fail To Meet Deadline to Implement PTC
July 2015
DeFazio Introduces Bill to Fund Earthquake Early Warning System for Pacific Northwest
May 2015
Rep. Napolitano Praises Administration’s Release of Final Clean Water Act Rule
Ranking Member DeFazio's Opening Statement at hearing on "Pacific Northwest Seismic Hazards: Planning and Preparing for the next disaster"
DeFazio, T&I Democrats Introduce GROW AMERICA Act to Set Robust Long-Term Surface Transportation Investment Levels
DeFazio, Norton Push for Joint Committee Hearing on Revenue Options to Fund Long-Term Surface Transportation Bill
DeFazio Reacts to DOT IG’s Audit of PHMSA’s Programs
April 2015
DeFazio Reacts to New Rail Tank Car Safety Rules
DeFazio Asks DOT to Protect Travelling Public, Push ICAO to Address Lithium Ion Battery Transportation Risks
DeFazio Reacts to GAO Report On FAA Exposure to Cyberattacks
DeFazio Commends NTSB for Common Sense Rail Tank Car Safety Recommendations
March 2015
Ranking Member Peter DeFazio's statement on the Administration's GROW AMERICA Act
DeFazio Requests Investigation into Crude Oil Transportation and Emergency Response Capabilities
DeFazio Urges Administration to Curb Anti-Competitive Practices By Gulf Carriers
February 2015
DeFazio, Garamendi to GOP Leadership: Don’t Hold Coast Guard Funding Hostage to Push Political Agenda
DeFazio Requests Audit of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Programs
January 2015
DeFazio Announces Democratic Subcommittee Ranking Members for Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
DeFazio Blasts U.S. DOT for Failing to Address Rail Tank Car Safety
DeFazio, Larsen, Garamendi Applaud Administration’s Efforts to Coordinate Federal Action in the Arctic
DeFazio Announces Democratic Roster for Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure