Chair DeFazio Announces Full Committee Hearing on NTSB’s Reauthorization
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced the committee will hold a hearing titled, "National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization." The purpose of this hearing is for Members to hear from the NTSB regarding their reauthorization proposal and related transportation safety issues. More information about the hearing-including a witness list, written testimony and a livestream-can be found here once available. … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Announce Hearing on FEMA’s 2022 Priorities
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) announced a hearing titled, "FEMA's Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan." At the hearing, members will hear testimony from the Honorable Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), about how FEMA can meet the … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
Chair DeFazio Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Aviation Safety Standards at Foreign Repair Stations
Bill Text | Fact Sheet Washington, DC- Today, the Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced The Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, legislation that would strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of repair stations located outside the United States. "Aviation safety must be priority number one, no matter what" said Chair DeFazio. "For years the FAA has been too slow to act on recommendations from its own … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
House of Representatives Passes Transportation and Infrastructure Bills Cleared by T&I Committee, Including Legislation to Prevent Sexual Violence in Transportation
Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed eight bills within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with bipartisan support. "I applaud the House for passing eight bills today most of which were approved by our committee on a bipartisan basis," Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) said. "I'm particularly proud that the House passed my bill, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act, which … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
House of Representatives Passes the Bipartisan Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act
Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6865, the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, which the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved on a bipartisan basis earlier this month. The bill was named for Rep. Don Young, who served as the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure from 2001 to 2007, was a member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation for many years, and passed away late last week. This … Continue Reading
March 24, 2022
Chair DeFazio Statement on Mark Forkner Verdict
WASHINGTON, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after the acquittal of former Boeing 737 MAX chief technical pilot Mark Forkner. "As I have said many times, Boeing needs to be held accountable. Criminal prosecution is not the only form that can take. FAA should be conducting its own investigation to determine if civil enforcement is warranted. FAA's lack of action on this front is stunning, and that's why … Continue Reading
March 21, 2022
Chair Carbajal Statement from Field Hearing on Strengthening Small Passenger Vessel Safety
Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today's field hearing titled, "A Review of Coast Guard Efforts to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety."More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair Carbajal:Good morning, and welcome to today's important hearing on small passenger vessel safety. This hearing is taking place in my district, beautiful … Continue Reading
March 19, 2022
Chair DeFazio Mourns the Passing of Rep. Don Young
Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Don Young (R-AK): "Don was a force of nature-an historic and unique figure in a body of standouts. Early on we fought bitterly over environmental issues and wolf slaughter in Alaska. Although we stood opposed on many policy matters, we were friends. His service as Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was impactful, capped by … Continue Reading
March 18, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Field Hearing on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Efforts to Improve Vessel Safety
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) announced the subcommittee will hold a field hearing titled, "A Review of Coast Guard Efforts to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety." This hearing will examine the Coast Guard's implementation of new small passenger vessel regulations that were created after the Conception dive boat … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on Mitigating Aviation Noise
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) during today’s hearing titled, “Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing Community Concerns.” Videos of DeFazio and Larsen’s opening statements are here and here. More information on the … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
T&I Members Request Regular Briefings with FAA on 5G Deployment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Garret Graves (R-LA), and 25 of their colleagues on the Aviation Subcommittee requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provide bimonthly updates on the agency's ongoing 5G … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Members’ Day Hearing for WRDA 2022
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s Members’ Day Hearing to examine Members’ priorities in the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.”Videos of opening statements from DeFazio and Napolitano … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Hearing on Mitigating Aviation Noise
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing Community Concerns." During this hearing, members will examine the continued effects of aviation noise and the implementation of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act. Members will hear testimony from the Federal Aviation … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Members’ Day Hearing on Proposals for WRDA 2022
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) announced that the subcommittee will hold a Members’ Day hearing to examine congressional priorities for a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) for 2022. This hearing is an opportunity for all Members of the House of Representatives to highlight issues of importance in … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
Chairs DeFazio and Titus Write to GSA Regarding Their Process for Determining Applicability of Recent Economic Sanctions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) asked the General Services Administration (GSA) to explain its process for ensuring its real estate leasing activities comply with the recently-imposed sanctions in response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. "We request an explanation of GSA's process to … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing to Discuss the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization’s Role in Improving Rail Service in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) during today's hearing titled, "Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization."Video of DeFazio's opening statements can be found here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr. Announce Hearing to Discuss the Surface Transportation Board’s Role in Improving American Rail Service
Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization." During the hearing, witnesses will discuss the Surface Transportation Board's role in regulating the freight railroad industry. More information about the … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Committee Advances the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
Washington, DC-The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. The bill authorizes a level of support that enhances Coast Guard operations and helps the Service replace and modernize its cutters, and shoreside and cyber infrastructure. "Today was a good day for the men and women of the Coast Guard," Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) said. "The passage of this bipartisan legislation will ensure they have the resources they need to … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Momentum for the Safer Seas Act Builds Ahead of Committee Markup
Washington, DC- The bill, introduced on Monday by Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. André Carson (D-IN), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA), Rep. Frederica S. Wilson … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to Hold Markup
Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a markup on Wednesday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. EST to consider the following measures: H.R. 6865, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022H. Con. Res. 74, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band ExhibitionOther matters cleared for consideration Members will appear by videoconference or in person in 2167 Rayburn … Continue Reading