Press Releases
Graves-Larsen Joint Statement on FAA Briefing of Boeing Plan
June 04, 2024Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following joint statement after today’s briefing for Committee members by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker on Boeing’s plan to improve manufacturing processes and aircraft conformity: “We want to thank Administrator Whitaker for briefing our members and for his assurances that the FAA will hold Boeing … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Addition of Representative Chris Deluzio to the T&I Committee
June 04, 2024Washington, DC— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the addition of Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA) to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “As a veteran, voting rights advocate, and union organizer, Representative Chris Deluzio will bring both vision and fight to the T&I Committee to help strengthen transportation safety and support transportation workers,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “Last year, he acted … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Coast Guard Budget Requests
May 23, 2024Washington, 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, “Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Maritime Transportation Budget Requests, Pt 2: The Coast Guard.”Video of Ranking Member Carbajal’s opening statement can be found here.More information on … Continue Reading
House Approves Landmark FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
May 15, 2024Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 3935) a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years, with broad bipartisan support in a 387-26 vote. H.R. 3935 was first introduced in the House last year by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement from Hearing on Federal Response to Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
May 15, 2024Washington, 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) during today’s hearing titled, “Reviewing and Examining the Francis Scott Key Bridge Federal Response.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Graves, for holding this hearing, and thank you to each of the … Continue Reading
House Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act
May 14, 2024The U.S. House of Representatives today approved bipartisan legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding for the United States Coast Guard, one of the Nation’s six armed services. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7659) supports and strengthens the Coast Guard in its critical missions to safeguard borders, ensure maritime safety, facilitate commerce, increase transparency, stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the country, protect the maritime domain, and … Continue Reading
REMINDER: T&I Democrats and Safety Advocates to Host Press Conference on Ending Traffic Fatalities
May 14, 2024Washington, D.C.—Wednesday, May 15, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Members of Congress, and transportation safety advocates will host a press conference during Infrastructure Week on ending traffic fatalities. In 2023, more than 44,000 people died from traffic crashes in the United States, representing a public safety epidemic. Members of Congress will join family members of victims to call for more investments, building on the … Continue Reading
Video: T&I Leaders Urge Support for Landmark FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
May 13, 2024Washington, D.C. - This week, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the final passage of H.R. 3935, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a comprehensive, bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is based on legislation that was first introduced in the House last year by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on “Infrastructure Week”
May 13, 2024Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement as “Infrastructure Week” gets underway.“Every day is Infrastructure Day in my state of Washington and across the country,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing game-changing investments to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and maintain economic competitiveness for years to … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Floor Statement on FAA Extension
May 08, 2024Washington, D.C.—The following are floor remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) on House passage of H.R. 8289, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II, to extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):I rise in support of H.R. 8289, which extends the authorization of the FAA and its related authorities for one week, to give the Senate the time it needs to wrap up … Continue Reading
MEDIA ADVISORY: T&I Democrats and Safety Advocates to Host Press Conference on Ending Traffic Fatalities
May 08, 2024Washington, D.C.—Wednesday, May 15, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Members of Congress, and transportation safety advocates will host a press conference during Infrastructure Week on ending traffic fatalities. In 2023, more than 44,000 people died from traffic crashes in the United States, representing a public safety epidemic. Members of Congress will join family members of victims to call for more investments, building on the … Continue Reading
What They Are Saying: Wide Array of Aviation Leaders Support Bipartisan, Bicameral FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
May 08, 2024Washington, D.C. - Last week, leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee announced an agreement on a comprehensive, bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years, and numerous aviation industry leaders and stakeholders have since expressed their support for the agreement. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes many provisions from similar FAA … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statements from Hearing on PHMSA Reauthorization
May 07, 2024Washington, 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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Frederica Wilson (D-FL), during today’s hearing, titled, “Ensuring Safety and Reliability: Examining the Reauthorization Needs of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.”Video of Larsen’s and Wilson’s opening … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen and Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA’s Resilience Programs
May 01, 2024Washington, 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 Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled, “Disaster Mitigation: Reviewing the Effectiveness and Costs of FEMA’s Resilience Programs.”Video of Larsen’s and Titus’ opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on FY25 Maritime Budget Requests
April 30, 2024Washington, 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, “Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Maritime Transportation Budget Requests, Pt. 1: Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission.”Video of Ranking Members Larsen’s and Carbajal’s … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on EV Infrastructure Investments
April 30, 2024Washington, 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, “It’s Electric: A Review of Fleet Electrification Efforts.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Norton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be … Continue Reading
House & Senate Committee Leaders Reach Agreement on Bicameral FAA Reauthorization
April 29, 2024Washington, D.C. - House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO); Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA); House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA); and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (D-TX) released the following joint statement upon reaching agreement on a final bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds BNSF Railway’s Initial Commitment to FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System
April 26, 2024WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the announcement that BNSF Railway and the American Train Dispatchers Association (ADTA) will partner for a year to participate in the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Confidential Close Call Reporting System, which allows railroad employees to report unsafe events and conditions without fear of discipline or FRA enforcement. BNSF is now the second Class I … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Applaud Biden Administration for Strengthening Protections for Airline Passengers
April 24, 2024Washington, D.C. — Today, 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) provided the following statements after the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule requiring that airlines issue passengers a prompt automatic cash refund for canceled and significantly delayed flights.“Airline passengers deserve compensation for cancelled or significantly delayed … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Mourns the Loss of Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr.
April 24, 2024Everett, WA—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement mourning the loss of Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), who served as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials:“I am deeply saddened by the loss of my colleague and friend, Donald M. Payne, Jr. His dedication and work helped advance key legislation, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and … Continue Reading