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Congress Passes the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 as Part of the NDAA
December 15, 2022Washington D.C. Today, leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure applauded final passage of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The bill was named in honor of Rep. Don Young, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure from 2001 to 2007, and a longtime member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation before sadly passing away in … Continue Reading
House Passes T&I Legislation, Including Bill to Improve Ridesharing Safety
December 14, 2022Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) applauded the House passage of three bills under the jurisdiction of the committee, including a bill to strengthen ridesharing safety. "I applaud the House for passing three bipartisan Transportation and Infrastructure Committee bills this week," Chair DeFazio said. "In particular, I'm pleased to see the House pass H.R. 1082, Sami's Law, which will honor the life of Sami Josephson, … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic Strategy
December 07, 2022Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today's hearing titled, "U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and Environmental Responsibility." Video of DeFazio and Carbajal's opening statements can be found here and here. More information on … Continue Reading
DeFazio, Carper, Capito, and Graves Announce Negotiated Water Resources Development Act of 2022
December 06, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I), U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, and Representative Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Ranking Member of the T&I Committee, today announced a final agreement on the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022). The … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Hearing on U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic Strategy
December 02, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and Environmental Responsibility." The purpose of this hearing is to examine the implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard's Arctic Strategy. More information about the hearing, … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Payne, Jr. Commend House Vote to Avert a Catastrophic Rail Shutdown
November 30, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statements after the House passed H.J. Res. 100 to impose the Railway Labor Tentative Agreement and also voted to add seven days of sick leave for railroaders to the agreement. "I commend the House for making the difficult choice today to pass H.J. Res. … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Payne, Jr. Statements on Legislation to Prevent a Catastrophic Railroad Shutdown
November 30, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statements during House Floor debate on H.J. Res. 100, imposing the Railway Labor Tentative Agreements: Chair DeFazio: We're here today to end three years of contract negotiations between the freight railroads and their workforce. For three years, more … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Express Concern Over Remote Airline Dispatching, Demand Answers from FAA on Extensions of Pandemic-era Policy
November 29, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee Rick Larsen (D-WA) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Nolen expressing their concern over the FAA's decision to allow certain airline dispatchers to continue to work remotely. "Together with air traffic controllers, airline pilots, and other aviation safety professionals, dispatchers maintain the safe … Continue Reading
House Passes The “Disaster Survivors Fairness Act”—Legislation to Streamline Access to Relief for Victims of Disasters
November 17, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) applauded House passage of the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act, legislation approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to ease survivor's access to federal relief in the wake of disasters. The House also approved the FEMA Improvement, Reform, and … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on Aviation and Accessibility
November 17, 2022Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) during today’s hearing titled, “Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for Passengers with Disabilities.”Videos of DeFazio and Larsen’s opening statements are here and here. More information on the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Urge Federal Agencies to Enhance Permitting Review Process to Protect Public Health and U.S. Waters
November 15, 2022Washington, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to incorporate additional scrutiny and analysis in reviewing permit applications to preserve human health and the health of U.S. waters and wetlands. "As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Hearing on Accessibility in Aviation
November 10, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for Passengers with Disabilities." During this hearing, members will discuss the entire travel experience for passengers with disabilities including check in, security, flights, and baggage claim. More information about the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Pallone, Payne, Jr., and Rush Urge PHMSA to Continue Implementation of Pipeline Safety Laws
November 02, 2022Committee Leaders: "We write to support the efforts of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to focus on implementing the new pipeline safety mandates and outstanding requirements from previous reauthorizations, and to encourage you to continue this work." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano Release Committee Report on Pebble Mine—Ask the AG to Investigate False Statements to Congress
October 28, 2022Report uses internal company documents and communications to demonstrate clear-cut deception from Pebble LP in their push to build an open pit mine in the world’s largest salmon habitat at Bristol Bay The Chairs will also ask EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to revise their regulations and guidelines to crack down on sham permitting and project segmentation Washington, D.C.—Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and … Continue Reading
Bipartisan T&I Committee Leaders Demand Answers from Biden Administration on “Novel and Problematic” Jones Act Waiver
October 21, 2022Washington, DC - Today Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) wrote to the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Transportation expressing concern with the Jones Act waivers … Continue Reading
DeFazio, Napolitano, Dingell, Beyer, and 85 Colleagues Commemorate the Clean Water Act On Its 50th Anniversary
October 18, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), and 85 House Members jointly announced a resolution honoring the Clean Water Act (CWA) on its 50th anniversary of protecting American waterways. "In all my years of public service I have never once had a constituent tell me … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement on Final Flight Attendant Rest Rule
October 04, 2022WASHINGTON, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its final rule on flight attendant duty and rest time. "I thank the FAA for announcing its long overdue final rule on flight attendant duty and rest requirements, which has been a critical missing piece to ensure the safety of those who fly. After a nearly four-year delay, flight attendants-who operate … Continue Reading
T&I Chair DeFazio Calls on Interferry Conference to Remove Panelist with Record of Labor Malpractice
September 29, 2022Washington, DC - Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) called on Mike Corrigan, Chief Executive Officer, Interferry, to remove Peter Hebblethwaite as a panelist for the Interferry Conference due to his illegal and unbecoming actions. "Mr. Hebblethwaite laid off 800 employees virtually, replaced them with cheap labor well below the United Kingdom's (UK) minimum wage, and broke UK law," DeFazio wrote. "He was voted Europe's worst employer by … Continue Reading
House Passes T&I Legislation, Including DeFazio Bill to Strengthen Global Aviation Standards
September 29, 2022Washington, DC- This week, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) applauded the House passage of four bills under the jurisdiction of the committee, including his bill, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act. Chair DeFazio also joined Rep. André Carson (D-IN) in applauding the passage of Carson's bill, the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2022. "I am pleased my bill, the Global Aircraft Maintenance … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio, 69 Other House Members, Urge Airline Carriers to Invest in Improved Service, Not Stock Buybacks
September 29, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and 69 other House Members sent a letter to Nicholas Calio, President and CEO, Airlines for America; Faye Malarkey Black, President and CEO, Regional Airlines Association; and George Novak, President, National Air Carrier Association; urging their members to refrain from initiating stock buybacks as the Payroll Support Program's (PSP) ban on them expires on September 30, 2022. In the … Continue Reading