Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Infrastructure Law Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the Federal Highway Administration announcement of $400 million for the Charging Fuel Infrastructure (CFI) program, which will be awarded on a competitive basis. "Today's notice of funding will help communities build charging and fueling infrastructure to pave the way for a cleaner and greener future," Ranking Member Larsen said. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on President Biden’s Proposed Budget
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after President Joe Biden shared his budget proposal for fiscal year 2024."President Biden's proposed budget builds on investments from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to modernize our infrastructure and improve quality of life, create jobs and make us more competitive globally," Ranking Member Larsen said. "The Biden budget … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from FAA Reauthorization Hearing on General Aviation
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 Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN), during today's hearing titled, "FAA Reauthorization: Securing the Future of General Aviation." Video of Larsen's and Cohen's opening statement can be found here and here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Ranking Member Larsen: … Continue Reading
March 08, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds $1 Billion in Pipeline Safety Funding Included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, D.C. - Following the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee hearing on pipeline safety, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement applauding investments made under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021 and their importance as we prepare to reauthorize pipeline safety programs. "Today the Subcommittee discussed many ways we can improve the safety of pipelines through a … Continue Reading
March 08, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing on Pipeline Safety
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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), during today's hearing, titled, "Pipeline Safety: Reviewing Implementation of the PIPES Act of 2020 and Examining Future Safety Needs." Video of Larsen's and Payne, Jr.'s opening statements can be found … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Commandant Linda Fagan’s State of the Coast Guard Address
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after Admiral Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, delivered her State of the Coast Guard address. "Tonight, Commandant Fagan illustrated how the U.S. Coast Guard will prepare for and combat climate change, root out sexual violence and recruit and retain a strong workforce to meet the challenges of the future," Ranking … Continue Reading
March 03, 2023
“House Democrats Stand for Clean Water”—T&I Members Respond to Republican’s CRA
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano and fifteen other Democratic Committee Members submitted dissenting views in opposition to the Congressional Review Act on the Waters of the United States. "House Democrats stand for clean water," the members wrote. "…House Democrats also stand for comprehensive rules that … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Reconnect Communities
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the announcement of $185 million in awards through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. This funding will support communities across the country in building and planning infrastructure that creates access to opportunities and reconnects people and families. "The Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program will empower forty-five American cities to change how their … Continue Reading
February 22, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Secretary Buttigieg Visit to Ohio Derailment Site
Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a trip to East Palestine, Ohio. "Secretary Buttigieg's upcoming trip to the site of the Ohio derailment will go a long way in ensuring the people of East Palestine and the surrounding communities know their leaders are doing everything possible to make the situation right," Ranking Member … Continue Reading
February 21, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen and Payne Jr. and Vice Ranking Member Foushee Statement on Department of Transportation Rail Safety
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) and Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Valerie Foushee (D-NC) praised the Biden Administration after the Department of Transportation released their Rail Safety Action Plan, a three-pronged approach to improving the … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne Jr., Foushee Applaud Paid Sick Leave for Rail Workers
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Vice Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) applauded CSX, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen for their announcement that they have reached agreements to provide an estimated … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Protecting the Waters of the United States
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 Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today's hearing titled, "Stakeholder Perspectives on the Impacts of the Biden Administration's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule." Videos of opening statements from Larsen and Napolitano can be found … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds POTUS for Focus on Infrastructure in SOTU: “Infrastructure Means Jobs”
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, during which the president hailed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for modernizing our transportation systems, addressing our infrastructure backlog and creating jobs."President Biden made it clear tonight that the state of our union is strong thanks in part to historic investments that will … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement from FAA Reauthorization Hearing on Aviation Safety
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, “FAA Reauthorization: Enhancing America’s Gold Standard in Aviation Safety.” Video of Larsen’s opening statement is here. More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Good morning. Thank you, Chairman … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Announces T&I Democratic Vice Ranking Members:
Washington, DC- Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Vice Ranking Members for each of the six subcommittees. By design, none of these members have served more than five terms in Congress. "The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is a collaborative environment where Members from across the country bring a unique perspective on the investments needed for Americans to enjoy cleaner, greener, safer and more accessible … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Announces T&I Subcommittee Ranking Members:
Washington, DC- Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced the Ranking Members for each of the six subcommittees. "The Democratic Ranking Members of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee are a diverse, talented group ready to tackle problems and find solutions on behalf of the American people," Ranking Member Larsen said. "I am looking forward to getting started on our work with this group of dedicated and knowledgeable … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Safer Streets Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the announcement of $800 million for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to 510 communities throughout the country. "We are building a cleaner, greener, safer and more accessible transportation system in America, and these Safe Streets grants are a key part of that," Ranking Member Rick Larsen said. "Traffic fatalities hit a sixteen-year high in 2021, and the … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement from Hearing on the State of Transportation
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, “The State of Transportation Infrastructure and Supply Chain Challenges.” Video of Larsen’s opening statement is here. More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Graves, for holding … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Graves, Larsen Announce T&I Subcommittee Rosters for the 118th Congress
Washington, D.C. - Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced the full rosters for each of the Committee's six subcommittees today. The six Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittees include: Aviation; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management; Highways and Transit; Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; and Water Resources and … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Celebrates Mega Grant Projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the announcement of National Infrastructure Project Assistance program (Mega) grants that will support investments in large infrastructure projects with national or regional impact. "Historic Mega grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will allow big projects to come to fruition with even bigger benefits for the communities and regions they serve," Ranking … Continue Reading