Press Releases
Chair DeFazio Statement on White House Infrastructure Meeting
April 30, 2019Washington, DC- Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released this statement following his meeting with President Trump and Congressional leaders at the White House: "Today's meeting with the White House was a big step in the right direction in our work to develop a robust, bipartisan plan for infrastructure investment," said Chair DeFazio. "Two trillion dollars is a significant federal investment that could make a real difference in … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, Ranking Members Graves, Westerman, Rep. Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in Nation’s Ports and Harbors
April 30, 2019Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Subcommittee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced H.R. 2440 the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, which would unlock billions in already collected fees to maintain our nation's … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio, House Delegation to Visit Gateway Tunnel Project
April 26, 2019Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced a House delegation will participate in a tour of the Gateway Tunnel project and a roundtable discussion on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, 2019. The roundtable, to be held on the morning of May 3, 2019, will be livestreamed. Additional details, including roundtable participants, will be released soon. During the trip, the delegation will also get a closer look at … Continue Reading
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold Members’ Day Hearing
April 26, 2019Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold Members' Day Hearing Washington, DC- The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a Members' Day Hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 10:00 am in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. This hearing is an opportunity for all Members of the House of Representatives to highlight issues of importance as the Committee moves forward with its legislative agenda. Furthermore, this is an opportunity for Members to actively engage in the … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Maloney, Reps. Garamendi, Larsen, Young Applaud Major Step Forward in Coast Guard’s Plan to Build New Polar Security Cutter
April 23, 2019Washington, D.C. - Today, the Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) applauded the U.S. Coast Guard's announcement that it has awarded a contract for the detail design and construction of the first Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter, the first of six … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Respond to Trump Executive Orders
April 11, 2019Washington, D.C. - 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) responded to President Donald Trump's Executive Orders to ease the permitting process for oil and gas pipelines, weakening the Clean Water Act. "President Trump's executive order to speed up oil and gas projects is just another attack on our planet. The idea that this will somehow streamline … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on “The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Investment in our Nation’s Waterways Matter”
April 10, 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 Resource and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today's hearing titled: "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Investment in our Nation's Waterways Matter." Chair DeFazio: Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for holding this … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on “Building Prosperity: EDA’s Role in Economic Development and Recovery”
April 09, 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: "Building Prosperity: EDA's Role in Economic Development and Recovery." Chair DeFazio: Thank you Chairwoman Titus. This is the first time in several years that this committee … Continue Reading
As the Trump Administration Attempts to Carry Out the Largest Ever Rollback of Our Nation’s Clean Water Protections, Leading Members of Congress Urge Administration to Reverse Course Immediately
April 09, 2019President Trump's Dirty Water Rule, now posted in the federal register, is currently open for public comment before it can be finalized Members of Congress: "…if the Dirty Water Rule is finalized, generations to come will point to this action as the moment where comprehensive water quality protections in the United States ceased to exist" An estimated 117 million Americans - one out of every three people - get their drinking water from sources fed by streams vulnerable to pollution … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Norton Statements from Hearing on “Every Life Counts: Improving the Safety of our Nation’s Roadways”
April 09, 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 Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today's hearing titled: "Every Life Counts: Improving the Safety of our Nation's Roadways." Chair DeFazio: Thank you, Chair Norton and Ranking Member Davis, for holding this hearing. I am pleased that the Subcommittee is prioritizing … Continue Reading
House Passes Bills From Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Sending Them to the Senate
April 08, 2019WASHINGTON, DC- Today, the United States House of Representatives passed four bills from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, including legislation to help States develop and implement their own programs for managing nonpoint sources of water pollution; amend the Stafford Act to allow Federal employees to participate in the National Urban Search and Rescue Response system; authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds to honor our law enforcement; and authorize the use of the Capitol … Continue Reading
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to Hold Hearing on the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Investment in Nation’s Waterways
April 05, 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 Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Investment in our Nation's Waterways Matter." The purpose of this hearing is to examine the key role that ports, harbors, and inland waterways play … Continue Reading
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management to Hold Hearing on Economic Development Administration
April 05, 2019Washington, 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, "Building Prosperity: EDA's Role in Economic Development and Recovery." The purpose of the hearing is to hear from stakeholders on the importance of reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration (EDA), its … Continue Reading
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit to Hold Hearing on Safety
April 05, 2019Washington, DC- Today, 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), announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Every Life Counts: Improving the Safety of our Nation's Roadways." The hearing will explore the safety of our Nation's roads and what can be done to lower the number of traffic-related fatalities and injuries. Additional details, including … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen, Maloney, Titus, Norton, Lipinski, and Napolitano Announce Subcommittee Vice Chairs
April 04, 2019Subcommittee on Aviation Washington, 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. Sharice Davids (D-KS) will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation in the 116th Congress. The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, and international issues. "In just the first few months of … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Applaud FAA Announcement Ordering a Third-Party Review into Boeing 737 MAX
April 03, 2019Washington, D.C. - Following the announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today that it will establish a Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) as part of its certification of the Boeing 737 MAX, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements: "I am glad the FAA is heeding our call to bring in an independent body into the certification … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski Statements from Hearing on “Pipeline Safety: Reviewing the Status of Mandates and Examining Additional Safety Needs”
April 02, 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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) during today's hearing titled: "Pipeline Safety: Reviewing the Status of Mandates and Examining Additional Safety Needs." Chair DeFazio: Thank you, Chairman Lipinski and Ranking Member Crawford, for calling today's … Continue Reading
As Part of Investigation into Boeing 737 MAX Certification Process, Committee Sends Records Requests to FAA, Boeing
April 01, 2019Washington, DC- Today, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent letters to both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing to request records related to the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The records and responses will help further the Committee's investigation. "As I have said before, the Committee's investigation will be deliberate, thorough, and effective," said Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR). "Understanding where things went wrong is … Continue Reading
T&I Leaders Call for Investigation of Training Provided to Foreign Pilots
March 29, 2019Washington, D.C. - The leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Aviation today requested a federal investigation of international pilot training standards and training for commercial pilots operating outside of the United States, including training for the Boeing 737 MAX. The request from Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), … Continue Reading
Committee Approves Slate of Legislation to Support the Coast Guard, Improve Aviation Safety and Protect Local Water Quality
March 27, 2019Washington, DC- Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a full Committee markup and approved a slate of bipartisan measures by voice vote, including the Aviation Funding Stability Act, Notice to Airmen Improvement Act, Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, legislation to require a report on the effects of Climate Change on the Coast Guard, Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act, Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act, legislation to amend the Robert T. … Continue Reading