Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statements from Hearing with FAA Administrator Bedford
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 André Carson (D-IN) during today’s hearing titled, "The State of American Aviation."Find videos of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Carson’s opening statements here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking Member Larsen:Thank you, Chairman Nehls, … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Stanton Statements on Now-Cancelled FEMA Review Council Meeting
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statements after President Trump’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) review council cancelled today’s meeting to reveal their report’s recommendations and conclusions."The historic flooding devastating western Washington makes clear … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on NDAA Provision Regarding Military Helicopter Operations
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on Section 373 of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act.“The tragic DCA mid-air collision exposed critical safety issues within the country’s aviation system and an urgent need for immediate reforms,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “We should be closing loopholes that allow military aircraft to fly in potentially unsafe ways, not widening … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus: Stop Withholding Pipeline Safety Trust’s Grant
Washington, D.C.— Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Ranking Member Dina Titus (D-NV) sent a letter to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Administrator Paul Roberti that followed up on their initial July letter expressing concern regarding the lack of safety actions taken by the agency since President Donald Trump took office in January, … Continue Reading
December 11, 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, “Cutting Costs, Adding Value: The Future of Federal Property.”Video of Larsen’s and Stanton’s opening statements are here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
House Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 as Part of Defense Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which includes Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding through fiscal year 2027 for the United States Coast Guard and its critical missions to safeguard the nation’s borders, facilitate maritime commerce, ensure maritime safety, protect the maritime domain, increase transparency within the Service, and … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Rep. Courtney Statements on Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention Provisions in Coast Guard Authorization Act, NDAA
Washington, D.C. —Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) released the following statements regarding the provisions in the Coast Guard Authorization Act to protect members of the Coast Guard from sexual assault and harassment, which will be included as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.“The women and men serving our country deserve to be kept safe,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “I am proud … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Trump Administration’s Air-Dropped Counter-UAS Proposal in NDAA
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Trump administration air dropped its own counter-UAS proposal into the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act rather than working to advance H.R. 5061, the bipartisan, tri-committee legislation that was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in September.“I’m disappointed that the Trump administration and House … Continue Reading
December 03, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statements from Hearing on Advanced Air Mobility
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 André Carson (D-IN). during today’s hearing titled, “America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry.”Find videos of Ranking Member Larsen’s and Carson’s opening statements here and here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Ranking … Continue Reading
December 03, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statements on Today’s Markup
Washington, D.C.—Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements after Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) officially joined the subcommittees on Highways and Transit and Rail, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials and Rep. André Carson (D-IN) was officially made ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation.“Since joining Congress, Representative Maxwell Frost has been a leader on transportation, fighting for more affordable … Continue Reading
December 02, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, Representative Owens Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support World Cup Host City Transportation
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Representative Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced the Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act to authorize $50 million in funding each year to improve transportation infrastructure in the cities hosting next year’s—and future—Olympic and World Cup games.“USMNT’s success on the field is inevitable, and this bipartisan bill makes sure the United States … Continue Reading
November 20, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen and Carson Statement on Trump Administration Selective Aviation Safety Bonuses
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after news that the Trump administration will be awarding $10,000 bonuses to just 800 of the more than 17,000 air traffic controllers, aviation safety technicians and inspectors that worked without pay during the government shutdown."Over 17,000 air traffic controllers … Continue Reading
November 20, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Reports of Coast Guard Downgrading Swastikas, Nooses and Confederate Flags as Hate Symbols
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that the United States Coast Guard plans to stop classifying the swastika, nooses, Confederate flags and other harmful iconography as a hate symbol.“Lynching is a federal hate crime. The world defeated the Nazis in 1945. The debate on these symbols is over. They symbolize hate,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “Coast … Continue Reading
November 19, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statements on Carson’s Selection as Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member
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 Aviation André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after Rep. Carson was selected to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation.“Congratulations to Representative André Carson for becoming Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “This well-deserved promotion is a … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Air Traffic Control System from Government Shutdowns
Washington, D.C. - 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 Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that, during any future government shutdowns, the U.S. National Airspace System and those responsible for its safe, efficient operation are protected from any lapses in federal funding. The … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements on Record Amtrak Ridership and Revenue
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 Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Material Dina Titus (D-NV) released the following statements after Amtrak announced record ridership and revenue in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).“Americans love Amtrak,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “That’s why we included guaranteed rail funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—including for the … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen and Velázquez, and 88 House Democrats Urge Secretary Duffy to Protect Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. — Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business Nydia Velázquez led 88 House Democrats in urging Secretary Duffy to preserve the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program that impacts over 50,000 small businesses in every state of the union.“We write to express our strong support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) … Continue Reading
November 17, 2025
Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Clean Water
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 Water Resources and Environment Frederica Wilson (D-FL) released the following joint statement in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking to weaken Clean Water Act protections.“Americans overwhelmingly support the Clean Water Act—one of the most successful pieces of environmental legislation in history. Congress should hold … Continue Reading
November 14, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen, T&I Democrats Request Information on Unprecedented Flight Capacity Reduction During Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. — Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and 26 Democratic members of the T&I Committee today wrote to Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford and Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requesting additional information about the dramatic and unprecedented decision to reduce airline flight capacity by up to 10 percent at 40 high traffic airports across the country.“The safety of U.S. airspace should … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on the End of the Republican Shutdown
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on the end of the Republican shutdown.“Now that the shutdown is ending, it is time to ensure air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, TSA workers and all federal employees get the backpay they deserve as soon as possible,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “The President’s attack on air traffic controllers’ patriotism this week was … Continue Reading