Press Releases
Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano Applaud EPA’s Decision to Revise Trump-era Restrictions on States’ Rights Within the Clean Water Act, Urge Further Action to Ensure Clean Water for All
May 27, 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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would revise restrictions implemented by the Trump administration meant to limit state oversight authority over actions that could affect state water quality. Specifically, the previous … Continue Reading
Bipartisan Support Builds for the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021
May 20, 2021Legislation, now cosponsored by 40 Members of Congress, would authorize $50 billion to create jobs, modernize wastewater systems, and protect local waterways Washington, DC- The bipartisan support in Congress for H.R. 1915, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021, continues to grow. The bill, introduced in March by Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. … Continue Reading
In Address to Public Transit Conference, Chair DeFazio Thanks Transit Workers for Their Service Amid COVID-19, Previews Elements of Upcoming Surface Transportation Bill
May 19, 2021DeFazio to transit agencies: "Together, we have an opportunity to reform and rebuild our transportation system for the future" Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, May 18, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) addressed the American Public Transportation Association's Legislative Conference and Virtual Fly-In. APTA represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, and waterborne service, … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Seek New Records from Boeing and FAA Regarding Production Issues with Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner
May 18, 2021Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced they are seeking records from The Boeing Company and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding continued issues with the manufacture and production of Boeing commercial aircraft at facilities in both Washington state and South Carolina. Chairs DeFazio and Larsen first sought records on the Boeing 737 MAX in … Continue Reading
Committee Leaders Question FEMA After Approvals for Disaster Survivor Aid Program Falls to All-Time Low
May 17, 2021T&I leaders to FEMA Administrator: "Federal disaster programs should not ultimately revictimize individuals and families" Committee's request for answers comes as nation heads into hurricane and wildfire season WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Committee Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV), and … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano Statements on EPA OIG Report Finding Decline in Enforcement of Nation’s Environmental Laws
May 17, 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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a troubling report that found enforcement activity within the agency declined over the past decade due to resource constraints and leadership decisions. "This new … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Aviation Subcommittee Roundtable on Air Traffic Control (ATC) Modernization
May 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 roundtable, titled "Final Approach: An Update on ATC Modernization." More information about the roundtable, including participants and a livestream, can be found here once available. ROUNDTABLE DETAILS The Subcommittee on Aviation Virtual Roundtable on: "Final Approach: An Update on … Continue Reading
ICYMI: DeFazio Discusses How Bold Infrastructure Investment Can Boost America’s Competitive Edge During The Hill’s “The Future of Mobility” Virtual Panel
May 14, 2021WASHINGTON, DC - As part of The Hill's virtual panel titled, "The Future of Mobility: Groundbreaking Mobility Tech," Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) spoke with The Hill's Editor-at-Large Steve Clemons about how big, bold investment in America's infrastructure can create jobs, bolster U.S. competitiveness in the global economy, create safer, more equitable communities, and address climate change. DeFazio underscored that we can't afford not … Continue Reading
ICYMI: Chair DeFazio and National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare President and CEO Max Richtman Make the Case for Infrastructure Investment in 'The Hill'
May 13, 2021In an op-ed, DeFazio and Richtman explain how bold, transformational federal infrastructure investment would create millions of jobs and benefit America's growing senior population Washington, DC - In case you missed it, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Max Richtman penned an opinion piece for The Hill to underscore how transformational investments in … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from First Hearing in a Series on Federal Real Estate Post COVID-19
May 13, 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, "Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One: A View from The Private Sector." Video of opening remarks from Chair Titus are here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Payne, Jr. Request GAO Study on the Impacts of Precision Scheduled Railroading on Workers, Safety and Shippers
May 13, 2021T&I Chairs to GAO: "Stakeholders are concerned that the rise of the PSR model has come at the expense of long-term capital investments, reduced rail infrastructure, affected service for some shippers, and caused dramatic workforce cuts and safety concerns" WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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) are requesting the … Continue Reading
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Members Join Mayors from Across the U.S. to Urge Action in Congress: “Infrastructure is Calling”
May 12, 2021Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Missouri, joins (left to right) Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR); Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, California; Mayor Levar Stoney of Richmond, Virginia; Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ); Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ); and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a news conference on the importance of federal infrastructure investment to local communities. Additional photos can be found … Continue Reading
Homeland Security, Transportation & Infrastructure Leaders Write White House National Security Advisor Sullivan on Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 (WASHINGTON) - Today, leaders of the Homeland Security Committee and the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee sent a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the national security and economic security implications of the Colonial Pipeline Company ransomware attack, which could lead to rising fuel costs and fuel shortages. In the letter, the Members ask for a formal briefing as soon as possible from the interagency task force the White House … Continue Reading
Member Designated Projects: Committee Receives More than 2,000 Submissions for Consideration as Part of Surface Transportation Bill
May 11, 2021WASHINGTON, DC- Two months after announcing a reformed process for Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to submit projects in their districts for consideration to be included in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member of the Committee Sam Graves (R-MO) today announced 318 members have submitted more than 2,000 projects for consideration. (To view a list of all … Continue Reading
Led by T&I Members, Bipartisan Group Introduces Fair and Open Skies Act
May 11, 2021Bipartisan legislation would help prevent a race to the bottom in international civil aviation Bill Text | Fact Sheet | Section-by-Section Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Committee Sharice Davids (D-KS), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Conor Lamb (D-PA), Representative Kaiali'i Kahele (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee … Continue Reading
Support Builds Among American Workers for the “Fair and Open Skies Act”
May 11, 2021Washington, DC- The list of groups coming out in support of the bipartisan "Fair and Open Skies Act" continues to grow. The bill was introduced by Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Committee Sharice Davids (D-KS), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Conor Lamb (D-PA), Representative Kaiali'i Kahele (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Carbajal Join Ranking Member Sam Graves on Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Resiliency of Nation’s Ports
May 07, 2021The bipartisan Resilient Ports Act would usher in key upgrades to U.S. ports Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced legislation to help ensure our nation's ports are resilient to extreme weather events, including sea-level rise and flooding. The bill also … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Announce First Hearing in Series on Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19
May 07, 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 the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One: A View from The Private Sector." At the hearing, Members will examine federal space needs in the post-COVID-19 world. More information about the hearing, including … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing on High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies
May 06, 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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) during today's hearing titled, "When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies." Videos of DeFazio and Payne, Jr.'s opening statements are … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Applauds President Biden’s Focus on Infrastructure During Address to Congress: “Failing to Act on Infrastructure is No Longer an Option”
April 28, 2021Washington, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement after President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress, during which the president urged Congress to act boldly on infrastructure: "Tonight, President Biden spoke directly and clearly to Congress and all of America about the urgent need to invest in our infrastructure in order to create good-paying jobs and restore the middle class, bolster … Continue Reading