Press Releases
T&I Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation
June 09, 2023Washington, D.C. - Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with full Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN), introduced the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing on Strengthening Amtrak Service
June 06, 2023Washington, 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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), during today's hearing, titled "Amtrak Operations: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Efficiency and Service." Video of Larsen's and Payne, Jr.'s opening statements can be found … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen’s Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
May 31, 2023Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. "Today, I supported a deal that avoids a catastrophic default and leaves the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's funding fully intact to continue to support communities, create jobs and keep our economy competitive," Ranking Member Larsen said. "The bipartisan understanding that Congress must … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen’s Statement on Debt Limit Agreement
May 30, 2023Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after President Biden and House Republican lawmakers reached a deal on the debt limit. "President Biden, navigating a litany of extreme Republican demands, has delivered a deal that avoids a catastrophic default and preserves our ability to build and rebuild America's infrastructure," Ranking Member Larsen said. "Not one cent from the Bipartisan … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen and Napolitano Issue Statements on Supreme Court WOTUS Decision
May 25, 2023Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) released the following statements after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. "Today's misguided ruling from the Supreme Court is a massive gift for polluters and a devastating setback for clean water in the … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing to Examine the National Emergencies Act
May 24, 2023Washington, 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 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today's hearing titled, "Never Ending Emergencies - An Examination of the National Emergencies Act." Video of Larsen's and Titus' opening statements can be found here and here. More … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Approves Legislation, Including Bills to Boost Supply Chains
May 23, 2023Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed 17 bills. "Today's markup is a testament to the effectiveness of bipartisan collaboration, resulting in legislation that creates good-paying jobs that can't be outsourced," Ranking Member Larsen said. "The Committee advanced bills that will invest in our maritime supply chain while … Continue Reading
Reps. Larsen and DeSaulnier Applaud House Passage of NOTAM Improvement Act
May 22, 2023Washington, DC – Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) applauded passage of the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023. “This winter’s NOTAM outage, which caused mass flight cancellations and delays, demonstrated the need to invest in technology to maintain America’s gold standard in aviation safety and reliably get Americans where they need to be,” Ranking Member Larsen … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr., and T&I Colleagues to Chair Graves: Hold a Rail Safety Hearing
May 22, 2023Washington, D.C. -Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) and 26 additional T&I Members sent a letter urging the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Graves to … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA Disaster Preparedness and Response
May 17, 2023Washington, 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 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today's hearing titled, "The Impacts of FEMA's Strategic Plan on Disaster Preparedness and Response." Video of Larsen's and Titus' opening statements are here and here. More … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Protecting the Clean Water Act
May 16, 2023Washington, 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 Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today's hearing titled, "The Next Fifty Years of the Clean Water Act: Examining the Law and Infrastructure Project Completion." Videos of opening statements from Larsen and Napolitano can be found here and … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen on Infrastructure Week: “Every day is infrastructure day”
May 16, 2023Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement as "Infrastructure Week" gets underway. "Every day is infrastructure day in the Second District of Washington state and in communities across the country," Ranking Member Larsen said. "Eighteen months after passage, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is putting Americans to work restoring our infrastructure and preparing our economy to compete … Continue Reading
“The Impacts of FEMA’s Strategic Plan on Disaster Preparedness and Response”
May 15, 2023Rep. Payne, Jr. Introduces Bill to Give Rail Workers Paid Sick Leave
May 11, 2023Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced a bill today to provide seven days of paid sick leave to railroad workers. The bill, the Freight Rail Workforce Health and Safety Act, would allow rail employees to care for their health or the health of a family member without using their allotted vacation time. The bill would allow railroad workers to have a … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing on Freight Rail Supply Chain Challenges
May 11, 2023Washington, 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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), during today's hearing, titled, "Getting Back on Track: Exploring Rail Supply Chain Resilience and Challenges." Video of Larsen's and Payne, Jr.'s opening statements can be found here and here. More … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard and Maritime Workforce Challenges
May 11, 2023Washington, 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, "Assessing the Shortage of United States Mariners and Recruitment and Retention in the United States Coast Guard." Video of Larsen and Carbajal's opening statements can be found here … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges
May 10, 2023Washington, 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 Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today's hearing titled, "Freight Forward: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges to Deliver for America." Video of Larsen and Norton's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds $703 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Replace Rail Vehicles
May 05, 2023EVERETT, WA- Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $703 million for six projects through the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. With this funding, transit agencies will be able to replace rail cars, improving reliability and safety. "Communities around the country need modern, upgraded infrastructure and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Approves Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Legislation
April 26, 2023Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 2741, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023, which will strengthen, support, and authorize funding for the United States Coast Guard, one of the Nation's six armed services, for its critical missions to safeguard the Nation's borders, facilitate maritime commerce, and ensure maritime safety. The bipartisan legislation was introduced on April 20th by T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), T&I Committee Ranking … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen’s Statement on Acting Administrator Billy Nolen’s Departure from the FAA
April 21, 2023Everett, WA - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after Acting Administrator Billy Nolen announced he would be leaving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "Billy Nolen has served admirably in his roles as Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety and as Acting Administrator of the entire agency for the last year," Ranking Member Larsen said. "The FAA Administrator position is an … Continue Reading