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Chairs DeFazio, Payne, Jr. Announce Hearing on High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies
April 28, 2021Washington, 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, "When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies." The hearing will feature twelve witnesses from a range of perspectives, exploring the … Continue Reading
Chair Titus Statement from Hearing on the Reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration
April 28, 2021Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today's hearing titled, "Investing in America: Reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration." Video of the opening statement from Chair Titus is here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Chair Titus: I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Thank you to … Continue Reading
Chair Larsen Statement from Hearing on Innovation in U.S. Aerospace
April 27, 2021Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) during today's hearing titled, "The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace." Video of Larsen's opening statement is here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Chair Larsen: Good morning and welcome to today's witnesses joining the Aviation Subcommittee's hearing titled "The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace." This is a long … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Warns Proposed Class I Railroad Merger “Should Set Off Alarms Bells”
April 23, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian National (CN) both made separate multi-billion dollar offers to buy Kansas City Southern (KCS), sparking a bidding war for the railroad and threatening to usher in a new round of consolidations in the rail sector, ultimately threatening jobs and affecting shipping in the U.S. "Multiple railroads are now seeking to … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration
April 23, 2021Washington, 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 the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Investing in America: Reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration." During this hearing, the subcommittee will receive testimony from stakeholders on the importance of reauthorizing the Economic … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Innovation in U.S. Aerospace
April 23, 2021Washington, 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, "The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace." The hearing will examine how new aerospace users and technologies will affect the economy, transportation system, local communities, environment, and public good, as well as the federal government's role in ensuring the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Lead 15 Members on Legislation to Protect Public Health in the Aviation Sector During a Pandemic
April 22, 2021The Healthy Flights Act of 2021 protects passengers and also ensures pilots, flight attendants, and other airline employees are provided masks and other protective equipment during pandemics, requires the development of a national aviation pandemic preparedness plan, commissions a study on transmission of infectious diseases in airplane cabins, and more The bill is supported by major labor groups representing flight attendants, pilots, airport workers, and more Fact Sheet | Section by … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Napolitano Announce Rep. Bourdeaux Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the 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 Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment in the 117th Congress. The subcommittee's jurisdiction consists generally of matters relating to water resources development, conservation and management, water pollution control … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Payne Announce Rep. Strickland Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the 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 Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials in the 117th Congress. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over the economic and safety regulation of railroads and the agencies that administer those … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Norton Announce Rep. Stanton Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit in the 117th Congress. The subcommittee has responsibility for the development of national surface transportation policy, construction and improvement of highway and transit facilities, implementation of … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Titus Announce Rep. Pappas Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the 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 Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management in the 117th Congress. The subcommittee's jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to, the authorization and oversight of … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Carbajal Announce Rep. Auchincloss Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the 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 Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation in the 117th Congress. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over the United States Coast Guard, over the regulation of vessels and seamen; international conventions related … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Rep. Lamb Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) announced Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation in the 117th Congress. The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, and international issues. "I welcome Representative Lamb to this new role on the Aviation … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure
April 21, 2021Washington, 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 hearing titled, “Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation.” Videos of opening statements from Chairs DeFazio and … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Opening Statement from Committee Markup
April 21, 2021Washington, 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) during today's committee markup to consider the committee's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Views and Estimates. Video of DeFazio's opening statement is here. A livestream of the markup can be found here. Chair DeFazio: Before I comment on the document we plan to adopt in a moment-a document that serves as this Committee's North … Continue Reading
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair DeFazio Announces Subcommittee Vice Chairs for the 117th Congress
April 21, 2021Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced the full list of Vice Chairs for each of the Committee's six subcommittees for the 117th Congress. The six subcommittees and their Chairs and Vice Chairs are as follows: Subcommittee on Aviation: Chair Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Vice Chair Conor Lamb (D-PA) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation: Chair Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Vice Chair Jake Auchincloss … Continue Reading
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to Hold Markup and Subcommittee Hearing on Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure
April 19, 2021Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced a Markup this Wednesday followed by a hearing in the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment titled, "Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation." Additional details on the subcommittee hearing, including witness testimony and a livestream, can be found here once available. DETAILS The Committee on … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry
April 15, 2021Washington, 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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today's hearing titled, "Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology." Video of DeFazio and Carbajal's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing … Continue Reading
After Six-Hour Members’ Day Hearing, Chair DeFazio Says It’s Clear Congress Must Act on a Big, Bold Infrastructure Plan to Help Communities Across the U.S.
April 14, 2021Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after an all-day, bipartisan hearing during which 63 non-committee Members submitted testimony to layout their districts' infrastructure needs. The Members' Day hearing comes on the heels of the release of the Biden-Harris administration's American Jobs Plan, and ahead of the Committee's plan to markup a surface transportation bill next month. "After hearing … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement from Members’ Day Hearing
April 14, 2021Washington, 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) during today's Members' Day Hearing on the infrastructure priorities of non-committee Members. Video of DeFazio's opening statement is here. More information on the hearing, including a livestream and a list of Member testimony, can be found here. Chair DeFazio: Welcome to our Members' Day Hearing, which is an opportunity … Continue Reading