Press Releases
Chairs DeFazio and Titus Write to GSA Regarding Their Process for Determining Applicability of Recent Economic Sanctions
March 09, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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) asked the General Services Administration (GSA) to explain its process for ensuring its real estate leasing activities comply with the recently-imposed sanctions in response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. "We request an explanation of GSA's process to … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing to Discuss the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization’s Role in Improving Rail Service in the U.S.
March 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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) during today's hearing titled, "Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization."Video of DeFazio's opening statements can be found here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr. Announce Hearing to Discuss the Surface Transportation Board’s Role in Improving American Rail Service
March 07, 2022Washington, DC - Today, 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) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization." During the hearing, witnesses will discuss the Surface Transportation Board's role in regulating the freight railroad industry. More information about the … Continue Reading
Committee Advances the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
March 02, 2022Washington, DC-The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. The bill authorizes a level of support that enhances Coast Guard operations and helps the Service replace and modernize its cutters, and shoreside and cyber infrastructure. "Today was a good day for the men and women of the Coast Guard," Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) said. "The passage of this bipartisan legislation will ensure they have the resources they need to … Continue Reading
Momentum for the Safer Seas Act Builds Ahead of Committee Markup
March 02, 2022Washington, DC- The bill, introduced on Monday by Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. André Carson (D-IN), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA), Rep. Frederica S. Wilson … Continue Reading
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to Hold Markup
March 01, 2022Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a markup on Wednesday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. EST to consider the following measures: H.R. 6865, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022H. Con. Res. 74, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band ExhibitionOther matters cleared for consideration Members will appear by videoconference or in person in 2167 Rayburn … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment at Sea—Protect Survivors
March 01, 2022Bill Text | Section by Section Washington, DC - Yesterday, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón(R-PR), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. André Carson (D-IN), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA), Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL), Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. … Continue Reading
Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
February 28, 2022Bill Text |Section by Section Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funds for, reinforce, and support the United … Continue Reading
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