Press Releases
Chair DeFazio Announces Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Will Testify at Hearing in October on the 737 MAX
September 27, 2019Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced Boeing Chairman, President, and CEO Dennis Muilenburg will testify at a Full Committee hearing of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on October 30, 2019. He will be accompanied by Chief Engineer of Boeing's Commercial Airplanes division John Hamilton and Chief Pilot for the 737 Captain Jennifer Henderson. More information can be found on our website once … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen React to NTSB Aviation Safety Recommendations
September 26, 2019Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee Rick Larsen (D-WA) responded to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) safety recommendations related to the ongoing investigations into Lion Air flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashes. "The NTSB recommendations published today in response to the Lion Air flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 accidents suggest … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on FAA Reauthorization of 2018 Implementation
September 26, 2019Washington, 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: "A Work in Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018." Chair DeFazio: Thank you, Chair Larsen, for calling today's hearing on implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018-a bipartisan bill that, … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Maloney Statements from Hearing on Shoreside Infrastructure
September 25, 2019Washington, 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 Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) during today's hearing titled: "Coast Guard and Port Infrastructure: Built to Last?" Chair DeFazio: Mr. Chairman, thank you for scheduling this afternoon's hearing to assess the Coast Guard's substantial backlog in … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on “Landlord and Tenant: The Trump Administration’s Oversight of the Trump International Hotel Lease”
September 25, 2019Washington, 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 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled: “Landlord and Tenant: The Trump Administration’s Oversight of the Trump International Hotel Lease.” Chair DeFazio: I have been pursuing issues … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Lipinski Announce Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Hearing on Commuter Railroads
September 20, 2019Washington, 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 Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Challenges and Opportunities for Commuter Railroads." The hearing will explore the state of the commuter rail industry, challenges commuter rail service providers face, and opportunities to address issues through … Continue Reading
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation to Hold Hearing on Port Infrastructure
September 20, 2019Washington, 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 Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Coast Guard and Port Infrastructure: Built to Last?" This hearing will explore shore side infrastructure and the impacts of sea level rise and natural hazards on maritime commerce and coastal infrastructure. Additional details, … Continue Reading
Subcommittee on Aviation to Hold Hearing on Implementation of FAA Reauthorization of 2018
September 20, 2019Washington, 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 "A Work in Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018." The hearing will examine progress within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation in implementing the long-term FAA reauthorization enacted last year. More … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski Request Update from 12 Companies on Grade Crossing Data
September 19, 2019Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) sent a letter to 12 companies seeking information on what steps they have taken to incorporate data into their navigation services, applications and devices that can help prevent accidents at highway-railroad at-grade crossings. Following a 2015 Metrolink train derailment in Oxnard, … Continue Reading
Committee Approves Slate of Legislation to Maintain Labor Standards, Fund Water Projects Across the Country, Improve Disaster Preparedness, and More
September 19, 2019Committee Approves Slate of Legislation to Maintain Labor Standards, Fund Water Projects Across the Country, Improve Disaster Preparedness, and More Washington, DC- Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a slate of bipartisan measures by voice vote, including the Fair and Open Skies Act, the Protect and Restore America's Estuaries Act, the Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act, legislation to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on “The Administration’s Priorities and Policy Initiatives Under the Clean Water Act”
September 18, 2019Washington, 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: "The Administration's Priorities and Policy Initiatives Under the Clean Water Act." Chair DeFazio: We are here today to talk about actions taken by the Trump EPA and the impacts they will have for … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Formally Invites Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg to Testify at Hearing in October on the 737 MAX
September 17, 2019Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) formally invited Boeing Chairman Dennis Muilenburg and Chief Engineer of Boeing's Commercial Airplanes division John Hamilton to appear before the Full Committee for a hearing on October 30, 2019. Other hearings: May 15, 2019: "Status of the Boeing 737 MAX" June 19, 2019: "Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspectives" July 17, 2019: "The State of Aviation Safety" Last … Continue Reading
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold Markup
September 17, 2019Washington, DC- The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a Full Committee markup this Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 10:00 am in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building to consider the following measures: H.R. 3632, Fair and Open Skies Act H.R. 1620, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 1132, San Francisco Bay Restoration Act H.R. 2247, Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act H.R. 4031, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 H.R. 4044, … Continue Reading
As the Trump Administration Attempts to Fast-Track Authorization to Move LNG by Rail Tank Car, Chair DeFazio and Rep. Malinowski Introduce New Legislation to Study the Risks and Provide Much-Needed Transparency
September 13, 2019Washington, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Congressman Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 4306, legislation requiring a comprehensive review into the transport of liquified natural gas (LNG) by rail tank car within the United States. On April 10, 2019, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to authorize the movement of LNG in rail tank cars within 13 … Continue Reading
As Part of the Committee’s Investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX, Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Formally Request Interviews with Several Boeing Employees
September 12, 2019Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ("Committee") Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) wrote to Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg to formally request interviews with several Boeing employees. The Committee believes certain employees may be able to shed light on issues central to the Committee's investigation, including information about the design, development and certification of the 737 MAX. The … Continue Reading
CLEAN WATER UNDER ATTACK: The Five Worst Things the Trump Administration is Doing Right Now to Undermine Clean Water
September 12, 2019New T&I Committee report highlights how Trump's EPA is quietly rolling back regulations and letting polluters call the shots. The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to hold a hearing on status of the Clean Water Act, with a representative from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to testify. Washington, DC- Nearly fifty years after the passage of the Clean Water Act, the Trump EPA has quietly launched an unprecedented attack on the very policies and regulations that … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Norton Statements from Hearing on “Pricing and Technology Strategies to Address Congestion on and Financing of America’s Roads”
September 11, 2019Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as delivered, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today's hearing titled "Pricing and Technology Strategies to Address Congestion on and Financing of America's Roads." Chair DeFazio: "Thanks, Madam Chair. You both made points that Congress needs to pay attention to. The cost of congestion on an … Continue Reading
As Part of Ongoing Investigation into Trump’s DC Hotel Lease, Chairs DeFazio and Titus Press GSA Official For Key Records and Question Why the Agency is Taking Legal Guidance from Trump Hotel Attorney
September 10, 2019Washington, DC- After months of refusing to provide the committee with specific records related to President Trump’s lease at the federally-owned Old Post Office, 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) pressed U.S. General Services Administrator (GSA) Emily Murphy to comply with their records requests, pointing out that … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Titus Correct the Record Regarding Oversight on Old Post Office Lease
September 06, 2019Washington, DC- Today, Chairman 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) responded to a recent news report of a lack of adequate oversight over President Trump serving as landlord and tenant of the Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C. "As Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure I have an obligation and duty … Continue Reading
Environmental Protection Agency to Testify Before Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment on Clean Water Act
September 06, 2019Washington, 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 the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "The Administration's Priorities and Policy Initiatives Under the Clean Water Act." The Subcommittee will receive testimony from Dave Ross, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), … Continue Reading