Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from Hearing on Investments in U.S. Airports
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN), during today’s hearing titled, "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety, and Regulatory Environment."Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Cohen’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
April 04, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen and Stanton Statement on Trump Administration’s Short-Sighted Elimination of Successful Resilience Initiative
Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it is eliminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program and clawing back grants that were promised to states. These actions are leaving the … Continue Reading
April 02, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Democrats Participate in Successful T&I Committee Markup
Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Scott Peters (D-CA) released the following statements after the T&I Committee passed nine bills during today’s markup.“Today’s successful markup included several bipartisan bills to support American families, protect American … Continue Reading
March 28, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Delauro, Thompson, Waters and Lofgren Issue Joint Statement on Reported Plans to Dismantle FEMA
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), House Committee on Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), House Committee on Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) and House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement on new reports indicating that the Trump … Continue Reading
March 26, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on American Trucking
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: How Trucking Supports American Communities.”Video of Ranking Member Norton’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statements from Hearing on Reforming FEMA
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) during today’s hearing titled, “Reforming FEMA: Bringing Common Sense Back to Federal Emergency Management.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
T&I Democrats to Secretary Duffy: Restore the DOT Workforce
Washington, D.C.—In response to the Trump Administration’s indiscriminate firing of probationary employees at the Department of Transportation (DOT), Democratic Members of the T&I Committee wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanding transparency on all decisions related to reductions in force. “Communities across the country want roads and bridges in good condition, more, better, and safer passenger and freight rail service, safe streets and safe skies, and … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Cuts to Bike, Pedestrian and EV Projects
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation directed its agencies to claw back awarded funding for investments in biking and walking and electric vehicle infrastructure.“The Trump Administration’s attempt to ignore Congress and the law by slashing grants for bike and pedestrian infrastructure and EV charging is a direct attack on communities who … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on NTSB’s Preliminary Report on Crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington, DC - Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report on the January 29th accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between American Airlines … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on Water Infrastructure Financing
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) during today’s hearing titled, “Water Infrastructure Financing: WIFIA and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.” Video of Ranking Member Wilson’s opening statement is here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen, T&I Rep. Moulton, House Democrats Oppose Undue Influence on FAA to Award Contract to Starlink
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN), T&I Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and fellow House Democrats sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau requesting more information regarding reports the FAA may cancel a multi-billion dollar Verizon contract in favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink.“We write to express our … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Thanks FAA Employees for Keeping Travelers Safe After Latest SpaceX Rocket Explodes
Washington D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), released the following statement after a SpaceX rocket exploded in Florida, grounding flights at airports across the state.“I want to thank the FAA employees who helped keep travelers safe after a SpaceX rocket exploded above Florida," Ranking Member Larsen said. "It was especially important to be alert after a similar incident involving a SpaceX vehicle occurred on January 16th, and … Continue Reading
March 06, 2025
Bipartisan T&I Committee Leaders Urge E.U. to Stop Circumventing Proper Diplomatic Channels in Effort to Undermine U.S. Maritime Law
Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan leadership of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee raised significant concerns about European Union efforts to undermine the Jones Act, a law important to the U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry, the stability of the U.S. supply chain, and America’s national and economic security. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and … Continue Reading
March 05, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Statements from Hearing on Federal Real Estate
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: Making Federal Real Estate Work for the Taxpayer.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
March 05, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Acquisitions and Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: Coast Guard Acquisitions and Infrastructure.”Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on the Supreme Court’s Latest Attack on Clean Water
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency.“Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court puts polluters over people, makes it harder for communities to deliver clean water to families and businesses, and will result in delays and denials for projects that need permits,” Ranking … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from Hearing on Air Traffic Control Hiring
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN), during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing.”Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Cohen’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Connolly, T&I and Oversight Committee Democrats to Secretary Duffy: Fully Restore FAA Workforce to Ensure Aviation Safety
Washington, D.C. — In response to the new Administration’s mass firings and other attacks on the FAA’s workforce, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Steve Cohen (D-TN), Vice Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Nellie Pou (D-NJ) and fellow T&I and Oversight Democratic Committee members … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Democratic Roundtable on Future of Wildfire Policy
Washington, D.C.— On Tuesday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Greg Stanton (D-AZ) will host a Democratic roundtable, “Burning Issues: Navigating the Future of Wildfire Policy.”During the roundtable, participants will learn about the impacts of the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area and the current state of recovery. Participants will also discuss actions to improve FEMA’s programs for wildfire … Continue Reading
February 28, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen on Reports that the FAA Might Cancel Verizon Contract in Favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink: “Stinks of Corruption”
Washington, D.C.— Today Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after more reports that Elon Musk and the Federal Aviation Administration might cancel a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink."Government employees cannot profit from their own backroom deals,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “If the FAA cancels a long-term contract with Verizon in favor of Starlink while ignoring … Continue Reading