Democratic Ranking Members to Noem and Richardson: Reinstate FEMA Whistleblowers
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ), House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA) and House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Federal Emergency … Continue Reading
September 16, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Welcomes Rep. Frost to T&I Committee
Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) will join the T&I Committee, and the two Members released the following statements.“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 … Continue Reading
September 12, 2025
T&I Leaders Introduce Bill to Ensure Safe, Efficient U.S. Pipeline Network
Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA’s) pipeline safety programs for the next four years and provide an efficient, effective framework to advance the safety of U.S. energy infrastructure was introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday. H.R. 5301, the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, was introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam … Continue Reading
September 10, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on WRDA Implementation
Washington, 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 Frederica Wilson (D-FL) during today’s hearing titled, “Water Resources Development Acts Implementation: Review and Oversight of Past Provisions.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Wilson’s opening statements are here and here.More information … Continue Reading
September 03, 2025
T&I Approves Bipartisan Bill to Dramatically Reform FEMA
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation to provide the most robust legislative reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and federal disaster assistance programs in decades. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669) streamlines the federal government’s disaster response and recovery programs while also making FEMA a cabinet-level agency once again that is directly accountable to the … Continue Reading
September 03, 2025
T&I Approves Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize and Reform Counter-UAS Authorities
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved legislation to reauthorize, reform, and reasonably expand the existing counter-unmanned aircraft system (counter-UAS) authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) joined Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Ranking Member Bennie … Continue Reading
August 28, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Titus Statement on President Trump’s Firing of Democratic Surface Transportation Board Member
Washington, D.C.—Today, 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 Dina Titus (D-NV) released the following statement after President Donald Trump abruptly fired Robert Primus, a Senate-confirmed Democratic member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) whose term is not set to expire until December 2027. “President Trump’s abrupt removal of Robert Primus … Continue Reading
July 24, 2025
Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Dramatically Reform FEMA
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders introduced legislation in the U.S. House that would provide the most robust legislative reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and federal disaster assistance programs in decades. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669) was introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO); Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
House Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved bipartisan legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding through 2029 for the United States Coast Guard and its critical missions to safeguard the nation’s borders, facilitate maritime commerce, ensure maritime safety, and more. Approved by a vote of 399 to 12, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4275) was introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statements from Hearing on Fixing Emergency Management
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks 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 Greg Stanton (D-AZ) during today’s hearing titled, “Fixing Emergency Management: Examining Improvements to FEMA’s Disaster Response.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
July 22, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Federal Maritime Commission
Washington, 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, “Future of United States Maritime Part 1: Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Maritime Commission Budget Request.”Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can … Continue Reading
July 22, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Express Pipeline Safety Concerns to PHMSA Deputy Administrator
Washington, D.C.—Today, 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 Dina Titus (D-NV) wrote to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Deputy Administrator Ben Kochman expressing concern regarding the lack of safety actions taken by the agency since President Donald Trump took office in January. “These actions reduce safety oversight of … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement from Hearing with DOT Secretary Duffy
Washington, 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) during today’s hearing titled, “Oversight of the Department of Transportation’s Policies and Programs and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you for holding this hearing, Chairman … Continue Reading
July 15, 2025
T&I Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Washington, D.C. - The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved bipartisan legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding through 2029 for the United States Coast Guard and its critical missions to safeguard the nation’s borders, facilitate maritime commerce, ensure maritime safety, and more. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4275) was approved during a legislative markup today. The bill was first introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure … Continue Reading
July 09, 2025
Democratic Ranking Members Demand Answers From FEMA and NOAA Following Devastating Texas Floods
Washington, D.C.—Following the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Texas, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee on Public Buildings, Economic Development and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ), House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) wrote to the Federal Emergency … Continue Reading
July 02, 2025
T&I Leaders Introduce Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Washington, D.C. - The leaders of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding through 2029 for the United States Coast Guard and its critical missions to safeguard the nation’s borders, facilitate maritime commerce, ensure maritime safety, and more. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4275) was introduced by Transportation and … Continue Reading
June 25, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Markup of Republican Pro-Pollution Package of Water Bills
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the T&I Committee passed a package of 15 Republican bills that weaken Clean Water Act protections and threaten the safety of the nation’s water bodies.“Today's markup of the Republicans’ pro-pollution package of water bills was a disappointing departure from this Committee's bipartisan work,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “All communities … Continue Reading
June 24, 2025
Ranking Member Titus Statement from Hearing on Modernizing Rail Technology
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Dina Titus (D-NV), during today’s hearing, titled, “America Builds: The Role of Innovation and Technology in Rail Modernization.” Video of Titus’ opening statement can be found here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Ranking Member Titus:Thank you for holding this hearing, Mr. Chairman. As you mentioned, we are … Continue Reading
June 17, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus to Secretary Duffy: We Should Raise the Bar on Rail Safety, Not Jeopardize It
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Ranking Member Dina Titus (D-NV) wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy with their concerns regarding the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) safety waiver request to drastically reduce the number of visual track safety inspections currently required of Class I railroads from … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on Aviation Accident in India
Washington, D.C. - Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) on today’s crash of an Air India flight from Ahmedabad, India to London, England: “Our prayers are with the victims of the Air India Flight 171 accident and their loved ones, as well as with the … Continue Reading