Press Releases
Reps. DeFazio, Stanton Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Use Drone Technology to Inspect Critical Infrastructure
September 13, 2022Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) applauded the House passage of the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, a bill within the jurisdiction of the committee. "I applaud the House for passing the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act today, which will support the use of small drones to help state and local governments better inspect and repair critical infrastructure," Transportation … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Announce Hearing on Recovery Status Five Years Post Hurricanes Irma and Maria
September 09, 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, "Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years After Hurricanes Irma & Maria." At the hearing, members will hear from witnesses on the current status of FEMA's recovery efforts in Puerto … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Hearing on Maritime Cargo Preferences
September 09, 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, "Cargo Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy American Laws." The purpose of this hearing is for members to hear from the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Government Accountability Office, the Hudson Institute, … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr., Scott, Costa Announce Joint Hearing on Rail Service Challenges and the Impact on Agriculture
September 07, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture David Scott (D-GA), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Jim Costa (D-CA) announced the subcommittees will hold a joint hearing titled, "Rail Service Challenges and the Impact on Agriculture." The purpose of … Continue Reading
Bill to Clarify NTSB’s Authority in Commercial Space Transportation Accident Investigations Introduced in the House
August 16, 2022House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders have introduced bipartisan legislation to clarify the authority of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate commercial space transportation accidents. The Commercial Space Transportation Safety Act of 2022 (H.R. 8689) was introduced by Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA) and is cosponsored by Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (D-WA), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement on House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
August 12, 2022EUGENE, OR- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act: "With the House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act today, we are making life better for the American people and taking tangible steps to fight the climate crisis. This bill will attack inflation, which is making it harder for families to make ends meet, while making corporations … Continue Reading
In Bipartisan Letter to FCC, DeFazio, Graves, Norton, Davis Support Stakeholders Seeking Waivers to Deploy C-V2X Technology Within 5.9 GHz Spectrum Band
August 08, 2022Washington, D.C. - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Chair Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL) sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing their support for transportation stakeholders to have authority to operate Cellular … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Members Urge the Biden Administration to Finalize Long Overdue Flight Attendant Rest Rule
August 05, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Majority sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda D. Young urging the administration to complete its final rule on flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements, called for in the 2018 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. "Almost four years after bipartisan passage of the [FAA reauthorization] law, the final rule is still not complete," the … Continue Reading
Support for Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Grows as Shippers Demand Relief from Costly, Unfair Practices
August 03, 2022Washington, DC- The Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act, introduced earlier today by Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture David Scott (D-GA), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Jim Costa (D-CA), has gained support from captured freight rail customers who stand to … Continue Reading
Chairs Payne, Jr., DeFazio, Scott, and Costa Introduce Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act
August 02, 2022Bill Text | Section by Section | Fact Sheet Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture David Scott (D-GA), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act. This legislation will … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Applauds Senate Passage of Water Resources Development Act of 2022
July 28, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement upon the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. "I applaud the Senate for passing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 today by an impressive vote of 93 to 1. This important legislation will invest in our ports, harbors, inland waterways, flood protection, and other essential water infrastructure," Chair DeFazio … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers to Promote a More Resilient Coast Guard
July 27, 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, "Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard." Videos of DeFazio and Carbajal's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
In Letter to Secretary Buttigieg, Chairs DeFazio, Norton and 56 House Members Support Administration’s Efforts to Track and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 26, 2022"After more than five years of delay, we applaud FHWA for taking this important step to implement a GHG performance measure. This proposed rule will provide…a key tool to consistently measure, report on, and reduce carbon pollution from the surface transportation system." Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and 56 representatives … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Roundtable on Harmful Algal Blooms
July 22, 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 roundtable titled, "Local Perspectives: Combating Harmful Algal Blooms in the Garden State." During this roundtable, which will take place in Rep. Tom Malinowski's (D-NJ) district, the subcommittee will hear from state and local stakeholders at New … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers to Promote a Resilient Coast Guard
July 22, 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, "Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard." The purpose of this hearing is for members to learn what resources are needed to support servicemembers and ensure that the Coast Guard can achieve its … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Advances Bills to Protect the Environment, Help Disaster Victims, and Improve Transportation Safety – Including Bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Legislation
July 20, 2022Washington, DC - Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a slate of legislation during a committee markup, including a bipartisan bill to invest in truck parking across the country, making it easier for professional drivers to find a safe place to rest while easing supply chain challenges. Legislation approved during today’s markup is now ready for consideration on the House floor. “I am pleased to have passed legislation out of committee … Continue Reading
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to Hold Markup
July 19, 2022Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a markup on Wednesday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to consider the following measures: Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 884, National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2021 Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 2187, Truck Parking Safety Improvement ActH.R. 8416 Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022 (pending introduction)H.R. 7636, BRIGHT ActGeneral Services … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement from Hearing on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation
July 19, 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) during today’s hearing titled, “Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.”Video of DeFazio’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair DeFazio:Welcome to today’s hearing to examine the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment … Continue Reading
T&I’s Bipartisan Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 Passes House
July 15, 2022Washington, DC - Yesterday, leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure applauded House passage of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. 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 March of … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Announces Full Committee Hearing on the Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
July 15, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced the committee will hold a hearing titled, "Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." The purpose of this hearing is for Members to hear from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg on the administration's ongoing efforts to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.More information about the hearing-including a witness list, written … Continue Reading