Press Releases
Webster and Carbajal Introduce Coast Guard Protection and Accountability Act of 2024 Following the Service’s Mishandling of Sexual Assault Review
March 05, 2024Washington, DC - Today, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for members of the United States Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment and to ensure accountability and transparency in the Coast Guard following the Committee’s investigation of the Service’s Operation Fouled Anchor (OFA). Transportation and Infrastructure … Continue Reading
ICYMI: Larsen Supports FAA Extension on House Floor
February 29, 2024“While the finish line is in sight, these extensions are still needed to keep the FAA functioning” Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7475, a short-term Federal Aviation Administration extension bill, which will prevent essential FAA functions from lapsing for another two months. The House and Senate are currently negotiating a final long-term … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Buy America Provisions
February 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) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today’s hearing titled, “Implementation of Buy America Provisions: Stakeholder Perspectives.”Video of Larsen and Norton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on NTSB Preliminary Report
February 06, 2024Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its Preliminary Report regarding the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, involving a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. “Today’s preliminary NTSB report confirms Boeing has serious work to do to rebuild its safety culture and the confidence of its customers and the flying public,” Ranking Member Larsen … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen Statements from Hearing on the State of American Aviation with FAA Administrator
February 06, 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 Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN), during today’s hearing titled, “The State of American Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration.”Video of Larsen’s and Cohen’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Leaders’ Questions to FAA Administrator Whitaker on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Accident & FAA Oversight
February 02, 2024In a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker, who is scheduled to testify before the House Aviation Subcommittee on Tuesday, February 6th, the bipartisan leaders of the Aviation Subcommittee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee outlined several questions the Administrator should be prepared to answer related to the January 5th rapid depressurization accident involving a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The letter was sent by Transportation and … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr., Stanton Statements Following T&I Committee Markup
January 31, 2024Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), and Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statements after the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed four bills.“I applaud the bipartisan bills that advanced during … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Applaud Norfolk Southern’s Commitment to FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System
January 30, 2024WASHINGTON, DC— Today, 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 Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) applauded the announcement that Norfolk Southern will become the first Class I to join a pilot program of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Confidential Close Call Reporting System, which allows railroad employees to report close calls."Nearly a year ago, … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Rising Conflicts in the Red Sea
January 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, “Menace on the Red Sea: Securing Shipping Against Threats in the Red Sea.”Video of Larsen and Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing … Continue Reading
Committee Leaders’ Statement on the FAA’s Ungrounding of Boeing MAX-9 Aircraft
January 25, 2024Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announced ungrounding of the Boeing MAX-9 aircraft: “Safety is and always will be our highest priority for the aviation system. The United States and the FAA remain … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Billions in Infrastructure Investments Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
January 25, 2024WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation for selecting 37 projects to receive $4.9 billion in funding that will help move freight and people across the country more safely and efficiently. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to provide transformative funding for communities across the country to upgrade their transportation infrastructure,” Ranking Member Larsen … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Investments in EV Infrastructure, Made Possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
January 18, 2024WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for awarding nearly $150 million to 24 grant recipients to upgrade or replace nearly 4,500 electric vehicle (EV) chargers.“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to build and rebuild EV infrastructure to make electric vehicles more accessible for drivers, while reducing pollution and creating jobs,” Ranking Member Larsen … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing on Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety
January 18, 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 Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), during today’s hearing, titled, “Oversight and Examination of Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination and Safety.”Video of Larsen’s and Payne, Jr.’s opening statements can be found here and here.More … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement from Hearing on the State of Transportation
January 17, 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, “The State of Transportation.”Video of Larsen’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Rouzer, for holding this hearing on the “State of Transportation.”This Committee has a great story to tell when it comes to … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Member Priorities for WRDA 2024
January 11, 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 Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Members’ Day Hearing.”More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:I’d like to welcome everyone to our … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Funding for EV Charging, Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
January 11, 2024Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the Federal Highway Administration announced over $622 million in funding through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program. This funding will support 47 projects across the country to create publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging. “Today’s funding will help advance generational change on our roadways, … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement Following SCOTUS Decision on Pebble Mine Lawsuit
January 09, 2024Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to not hear the state of Alaska’s lawsuit attempting to overturn the Biden Administration’s actions to block the Pebble Mine project and protect the Bristol Bay watershed. Today’s decision will require Alaska’s lawsuit to follow the normal federal appeals process. “The Supreme Court’s decision … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Incident
January 08, 2024Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident. “Safety must come first for our aviation system, which is why I’m pleased that NTSB has already announced an investigation into the incident in Portland,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “I also support the FAA’s decision to issue an airworthiness directive grounding this subset of planes until they can be … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Stakeholder Priorities for WRDA 2024
December 13, 2023Washington, 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 Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Stakeholder Priorities.”Videos of opening statements from Larsen and Napolitano can be found here and here.More information on … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Funding for Safer Streets, Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
December 13, 2023Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced over $817 million in funding for this year’s second round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants.“Today’s funding helps advance 385 projects making roadways across the country safer and more accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “In … Continue Reading