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Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano Statements on GAO Report Finding EPA’s Actions Led to Declining Enforcement of Clean Water Protections
July 12, 2021Washington, 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) issued the following statements after the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) reliance on flawed or incomplete data resulted in declining enforcement of Clean Water Act protections, specifically for approved state programs. To … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Applauds Biden Administration’s Executive Order Confronting Consolidation and Anticompetitive Pricing in Rail and Maritime Sectors and Enhancing Fairness for Airline Passengers
July 09, 2021Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement after President Biden announced a new Executive Order seeking to boost competition across the freight rail, aviation, and maritime shipping sectors. "I applaud the Biden administration's Executive Order and support any effort to bolster enforcement activity at the Surface Transportation Board and Federal Maritime Commission," Chair DeFazio said. "If … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Second Hearing on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request
July 09, 2021Washington, 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, "President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives (Part II)." This is the second and final hearing in a series focused on the Biden administration's budget request and will provide Members with the … Continue Reading
Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee Leaders Applaud House Passage of the INVEST in America Act
July 01, 2021Legislation puts key pieces of President Biden’s infrastructure vision into legislative text, with transformative policies to upgrade America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail, drinking water, and wastewater infrastructure for the 21st century and beyond Fact Sheet Washington, DC — Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Subcommittee on Highways and … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Floor Statement on the INVEST in America Act: “We Can’t Solve These Problems by Continuing the Status Quo—Eisenhower 8.0. We Need to Reform Our Transportation Policies to Meet the Challenges of Today”
June 30, 2021Washington, D.C. - The following are House floor remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) on H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, legislation containing transformational policies to reimagine federal investment in America's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Video of Chair DeFazio's statement can be found here. More information on the INVEST in America Act can be … Continue Reading
ICYMI: Chair DeFazio joins Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Pallone, and other Committee Members to Discuss Transformational Surface Transportation and Water Infrastructure Bill
June 30, 2021Chair DeFazio participates in a news conference about the INVEST in America Act alongside (from left to right), Reps. Sharice Davids (D-KS), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Speaker Pelosi (D-CA), and Chairman Pallone (D-NJ) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) joined U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and other members from both committees to discuss the INVEST … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement Before the Rules Committee on the INVEST in America Act
June 28, 2021Chair DeFazio: "The U.S. will continue to fall behind the world in both hard infrastructure and innovation-failing future generations of Americans and losing any control over the clean tech sector-if we don't get serious about making smart, bold investments now" Washington, D.C. - The following are remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) during the Rules Committee meeting on H.R. 3684, the INVEST in … Continue Reading
DeFazio and Pallone Share Details of $715 Billion Surface Transportation and Water Infrastructure Bill Heading to House Floor Next Week
June 24, 2021Washington, DC- Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) shared new details of the INVEST in America Act, which is scheduled to be on the House floor next week. The INVEST in America Act will create good-paying jobs rebuilding and reimagining our nation's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, helping meet key pieces of President … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from the Subcommittee’s First Hearing in a Series on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request
June 24, 2021Washington, 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, "President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives (Part 1)." Videos of opening statements from Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano are here and here. More information on the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on the Agency’s Priorities for the Upcoming Fiscal Year
June 23, 2021Washington, 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's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget." Videos of opening remarks from Chairs DeFazio and Titus are here and here. More information on … Continue Reading
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Members Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect FAA Workers and Operations from Future Government Shutdowns
June 22, 2021Bill Text | Fact Sheet 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) joined Representatives Bob Gibbs (R-OH) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in introducing the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021. This legislation would protect Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs and personnel, and the U.S. aviation industry as a whole, from the effects of future federal … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request
June 18, 2021Washington, 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 the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives (Part I)." This hearing is an opportunity for Members to question Biden administration officials on the administration's budget request, as well as the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Titus Announce Subcommittee Hearing Next Week with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
June 18, 2021Washington, 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 that the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "FEMA's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget." During this hearing, committee members will have an opportunity to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency's priorities … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on the FAA’s Role in the Future of Spaceflight
June 16, 2021Washington, 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, "Starships and Stripes Forever - An Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future of Spaceflight." 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 and Payne, Jr. Applaud Biden Administration’s Plans to Improve Railroad Safety
June 16, 2021Washington, DC - 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) released the following statements after the Biden administration released its schedule of planned regulatory actions this week. "This announcement by the Biden administration is welcome news for both the safety of railroad workers and the public," Chair DeFazio said. "The Pipeline and … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on the Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain
June 15, 2021Washington, 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, "Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain." Videos of DeFazio and Carbajal's opening statements are here and here. More information on … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Announce Subcommittee Hearing on the FAA’s Role in the Future of Spaceflight
June 14, 2021Washington, 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, "Starships and Stripes Forever - An Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future of Spaceflight." The hearing will explore broadly the future of the U.S. launch and spaceflight industry, its increasing use and saturation, and the FAA's role in overseeing such an industry … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Hearing on the Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain
June 14, 2021Washington, 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, "Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain." This hearing will examine shipping container shortages caused by heightened demand of consumer products arriving from Asia, as … Continue Reading
Support for the INVEST in America Act Grows as Transformative Infrastructure Bill Advances Through Committee
June 10, 2021The $547 billion surface transportation bill would make transformational investments to create good paying jobs bringing America's roads, bridges, transit, and rail into the modern era Washington, DC - The list of groups coming out in support of the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) continues to grow. The bill, introduced by Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and … Continue Reading
After 19-Hour Markup, Committee Advances Two Major Pieces of Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize America’s Infrastructure, Create Jobs, and Restore U.S. Global Competitiveness
June 10, 2021Chair DeFazio: "Infrastructure is calling, and we are answering with bold legislation that invests in American workers and communities" Washington, DC - Today, led by Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR), the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved two major pieces of infrastructure legislation on a bipartisan basis during a 19-hour markup, both of which make transformational investments to modernize America's roads, bridges, highways, rail, transit, and wastewater systems. The … Continue Reading