Press Releases
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Celebrate Investment in Airport Terminals Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
February 23, 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) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday $1 billion to be made available for airport terminal development projects in fiscal year 2022. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which DeFazio led to passage in the House, provides a total of $5 billion for … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Urge Army Corps to Improve Partnership with Tribal Communities to Address Water Resource Challenges
February 18, 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to strengthen its communication and coordination with partners, especially Tribal communities."Partnerships are the bedrock of the Corps project delivery process," the members wrote. "Thorough and effective communication between the Corps and non-federal … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement on Reports of a Gas Tax Holiday Under Consideration in Congress
February 18, 2022WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement regarding reports that a "gas tax holiday" may be under consideration in Congress. "Suspending the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gas tax is not going to give consumers significant relief-if any at all-at the pump because the oil companies will just add the forgone federal tax to their coffers in whole or part. These are the same oil companies who made … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement on Resignation of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson
February 17, 2022WASHINGTON, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson announced his resignation effective March 31, 2022. "While Administrator Dickson and I didn't always see eye to eye, I thank him for his dedicated service to our country during such a challenging time for aviation. President Biden must now nominate a new leader committed to the highest … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA Stakeholder Priorities for 2022
February 16, 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 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today's hearing titled, "FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives."Video of opening remarks from Chairs DeFazio and Titus are here and here.More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement at STB Hearing on Restoring Gulf Coast Intercity Passenger Rail Service
February 15, 2022Washington, D.C. - The following are remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) at the Surface Transportation Board's public hearing on Amtrak's petition to restore Gulf Coast intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama.Video of Chair DeFazio's statement can be found here.Chair DeFazio:Chairman Oberman, Vice Chair Schultz, Members of the Board, thank you for allowing me … Continue Reading
T&I Chairs Request DOT OIG Review of FAA’s Oversight of Boeing’s Apparent 737 MAX Misconduct
February 15, 2022DeFazio and Larsen's call for OIG investigation comes after the FAA failed to adequately respond to concerns raised in November 2021 letter Washington, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) requested the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) to review the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) refusal to exercise proper oversight over … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Announce Hearing on FEMA Stakeholder Priorities for 2022
February 11, 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) announced a hearing titled, "FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives."At the hearing, members will hear from emergency management experts representing key external FEMA stakeholders regarding their perspectives on what the agency should prioritize this … Continue Reading
DeFazio, Napolitano, and García Press Army Corps to Finalize Implementation of Modernized Project Guidelines—Key to Advancing Equity and Environmental Justice
February 11, 2022Washington, DC - 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), and Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL) yesterday pressed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to finalize its implementation of modernized Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines (PR&G)-the criteria that the Corps uses to evaluate the benefits of a project.In the Water … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Stakeholder Priorities for WRDA 2022
February 08, 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 Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder Priorities.”Videos of opening statements from DeFazio and Napolitano can be … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 117 House Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Finalize Science-Based Clean Water Rule
February 08, 2022Washington, DC - 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), Chair of the Joint Economic Committee Don Beyer (D-VA) and 117 representatives yesterday wrote to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) urging them to swiftly restore science-based safeguards to protect America's waters and wetlands. In November … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Hearing on Stakeholder Priorities for WRDA 2022
February 04, 2022Washington, DC - Today, 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) announced that the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder Priorities." During this hearing, members will hear from state and local officials, Tribal groups, and other stakeholders regarding priorities for a new Water … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Subcommittee Hearing on 5G Deployment and its Effects on Aviation Safety
February 03, 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, “Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment & Aviation Safety.” Videos of DeFazio and Larsen’s opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Chair … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Norton Statements from Hearing on Automated Vehicles
February 02, 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 Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today's hearing titled, "The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles." Video of DeFazio and Norton's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Chair DeFazio: Thank you, Madam Chair, for … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Norton Announce Automated Vehicles Hearing
January 28, 2022Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles." The hearing will explore the infrastructure, safety, workforce, and other impacts of the deployment of automated vehicles. "As automated vehicles become more integrated into our lives and economy, Congress … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Hearing Next Week on 5G Deployment and its Effects on Aviation Safety
January 27, 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, "Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment & Aviation Safety."During this hearing, members will have an opportunity to discuss the impact that deployment of 5G technologies has on the aviation industry with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Statement on Latest 5G Voluntary Agreement
January 18, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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) released the following joint statement after AT&T and Verizon voluntarily agreed to delay the deployment of 5G around some U.S. airports. "Today's voluntary agreement by AT&T and Verizon to temporarily delay 5G implementation around some U.S. airports is good news and will do a tremendous amount of good to prevent … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Call for Targeted Delay of 5G Deployment
January 17, 2022Statements from the T&I chairs follow calls from airlines for immediate intervention to prevent significant disruptions to the economy and passenger safety WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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) released the following statements calling for targeted delays of 5G deployment near U.S. airport runways until the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Celebrates Largest Bridge Investment in American History Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
January 14, 2022WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after the Federal Highway Administration launched the largest bridge formula program in American history made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which DeFazio led to passage in the House. "With over 44,000 bridges in poor condition around our country, today's announcement of $27.5 billion in long-overdue funding is great … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on the Administration’s Priorities for WRDA 2022
January 12, 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 Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Administration Priorities.” Videos of opening statements from DeFazio and Napolitano can be found here and here. More … Continue Reading