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
February 27, 2025
Graves-Larsen Joint Statement on Secretary Duffy’s Announcement to Strengthen Air Traffic Control Hiring
Washington, D.C. - Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) on the Administration’s and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan to surge the hiring of air traffic controllers: “We commend Secretary Duffy for taking this positive action to address the current shortage of air traffic controllers in our nation. We remain confident in the aviation professionals … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing on Pipeline Safety
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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Dina Titus (D-NV), during today’s hearing, titled, “Promoting and Improving Safety and Efficient Pipeline Infrastructure.”Video of Larsen’s and Titus’ opening statements can be found here and here.More information on the hearing … Continue Reading
February 24, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson and Vice Ranking Member Scholten Send Letter to US Army Corps of Engineers After Trump Administration Undercuts Clean Water Act
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Hillary Scholten (D-MI) wrote to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers challenging the Trump Administration’s attempts to improperly undermine federal review of Clean Water Act permits for administration-favored … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal and Vice Ranking Member Garcia to Admiral Lunday: Focus on Saving Lives and Prioritizing the Workforce
Washington, D.C. —Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Vice Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Robert Garcia (CA-42) wrote to Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Lunday reminding him of the Coast Guard’s essential missions and the need to continue successful recruitment … Continue Reading
February 18, 2025
Committee Leaders’ Joint Statement on Aviation Accident in Toronto
Washington, D.C. - 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 accident involving Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 in Toronto, Canada: “The Committee is monitoring developments with the aircraft accident involving Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 from … Continue Reading
February 17, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Mass Firings at the Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement following reports that the Trump Administration has fired hundreds of workers in safety-critical roles. “Despite promising to spare aviation safety positions from their government-wide purge of public servants, the Trump administration has now fired hundreds of safety-critical workers that the aviation system depends upon to function,” … Continue Reading
February 14, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Cohen and T&I Members to Secretary Duffy: Implement the FAA Reauthorization Act to Ensure Aviation Safety
Washington, D.C. — In the wake of the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Steve Cohen (D-TN), and their fellow T&I Committee members wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging the swift implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. “The 2024 FAA Reauthorization provides clear direction for … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Thompson Send Letter to Trump Officials About Illegal Firing of Four FEMA Employees
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and the Ranking Members from their relevant subcommittees sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cameron Hamilton following the illegal … Continue Reading
February 12, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on Roadway Safety
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: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety.” Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Norton’s opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
February 11, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Vice Ranking Member Sykes Lead T&I Democrats Letter to Secretary Duffy on EV Charging Station Program Halt
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Emilia Sykes (D-OH) and 26 Democratic Committee Members sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in response to the Department’s suspension of State EV infrastructure deployment plans and rescission of guidance used for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure … Continue Reading
February 11, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Vice Ranking Member Scholten Statements from Hearing on Clean Water Act
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 Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Hillary Scholten (D-MI) during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: Clean Water Act Permitting and Project Delivery.”Video of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Vice Ranking Member Scholten's opening statements are here and here.More … Continue Reading
February 10, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Stanton Send Letter to GAO on Elon Musk’s Improper Access of Disaster Victims’ Sensitive Information
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro requesting an investigation after unelected billionaire Elon Musk and his staff at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the Federal … Continue Reading