In Letter to Secretary Buttigieg, Chairs DeFazio, Norton and 56 House Members Support Administration’s Efforts to Track and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
"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
July 22, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Roundtable on Harmful Algal Blooms
Washington, 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
July 22, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers to Promote a Resilient Coast Guard
Washington, 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
July 20, 2022
T&I Committee Advances Bills to Protect the Environment, Help Disaster Victims, and Improve Transportation Safety – Including Bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Legislation
Washington, 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
July 19, 2022
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to Hold Markup
Washington, 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
July 19, 2022
Chair DeFazio Statement from Hearing on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation
Washington, 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
July 15, 2022
T&I’s Bipartisan Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 Passes House
Washington, 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
July 15, 2022
Chair DeFazio Announces Full Committee Hearing on the Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, 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
July 13, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on State of General Aviation
Washington, 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, "The State of General Aviation." Videos of DeFazio and Larsen's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair DeFazio:Thank you, Chair Larsen, for holding this hearing today examining … Continue Reading
July 08, 2022
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Hearing on State of General Aviation
Washington, 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, "The State of General Aviation." During this hearing, members will discuss changes and trends in the different segments of the general aviation industry, including general aviation service, general aviation safety, ongoing sustainability efforts in general aviation, and … Continue Reading
June 29, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Welcome DOT OIG Audit of the FAA’s Oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 Production
Washington, 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) released the following joint statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT OIG) announced their audit of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of the production of Boeing's 737 and 787 aircrafts. "Today's announcement that the Department of Transportation's … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Protect NTSB Independence Amid Growing Commercial Space Industry
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Buttigieg urging him to protect the independence of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding oversight of commercial space accidents. "Recently, … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
Chair DeFazio Calls on FAA to Heed National Academies’ Recommendations Regarding Airplane Risk Assessment
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement after the National Academies shared its consensus study report evaluating the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Transport Airplane Risk Assessment Methodology (TARAM): "The TARAM report released today by the National Academies-mandated under my 2020 bipartisan aviation safety law-makes it very clear that the FAA can better fulfill its … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
Chair DeFazio Responds to President Biden’s Call for a Federal Gas Tax Holiday
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's call for a three-month federal gas tax holiday: "Although well-intentioned, this policy would at best achieve only miniscule relief while blowing a $10 billion dollar hole in the Highway Trust Fund that would need to be filled if we want to continue to fix crumbling bridges, address the spike in traffic deaths, and … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
Chair Titus’ Statement from Hearing on the Risks to GSA Facilities
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled, “Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA Facilities.” Video of opening remarks from Chair Titus can be found here. More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair Titus:I’d like to welcome … Continue Reading
June 21, 2022
Chair DeFazio Reiterates Opposition to “Short-Sighted” Federal Gas Tax Holiday
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement regarding the benefits of a "gas tax holiday" to bring down gas prices for American families: "As discussions on possibly suspending the federal gas tax continue, I urge my colleagues to see this for what it is: a short-sighted proposal that relies on the cooperation of oil companies to pass on miniscule savings to consumers - the same oil companies … Continue Reading
June 17, 2022
DeFazio, Carper, Colleagues File Amicus Brief Ahead of Supreme Court Case Aiming to Weaken Clean Water Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Tom Carper (D-DE) submitted an amicus brief alongside 165 current and former Members of Congress to the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).In the amicus brief, the lawmakers assert that the Court, which will start its October 2022 term with this challenge from … Continue Reading
June 17, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Announce Hearing on Risk to General Services Administration Buildings, Including New Space Trends Post-COVID-19
Washington, 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, "Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA Facilities." At the hearing, members will hear from the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Commissioner regarding risks to GSA facilities including chronic underfunding, the … Continue Reading
June 15, 2022
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Advances Several Bills, Including Bill to Enhance the Safety of Foreign Repair Stations
Washington, DC - Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a slate of legislation during a committee markup. The legislation is now ready for consideration on the House floor. "I am pleased that my committee passed bills today to strengthen the aviation sector and to help communities survive and recover from natural disasters. I'm particularly pleased my bill, the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, now known as the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety … Continue Reading
June 14, 2022
Chair DeFazio and Vice Chair Davids Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Coordinate on New Aviation Technology
Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Sharice Davids (D-KS) applauded the House passage of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, a bill within the jurisdiction of the committee. "Today, the House passed legislation that will help ensure a safe and thriving future for the aviation industry in the U.S.," Chair DeFazio said. "The … Continue Reading