Press Releases
Rahall Announces Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Democrats, Subcommittee Ranking Member
January 20, 2011Washington, D.C.- U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), Democratic Leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today released the roster of Democratic Members and announced the Democratic Caucus of the Committee has selected Subcommittee Ranking Members for each of its six panels. “We have assembled an incredible group of Democratic Members who will bring to the table extensive expertise and a solid commitment to addressing our Nation’s crumbling infrastructure,” said … Continue Reading
BP National Commission Endorses CLEAR Act Safety Principles
January 11, 2011Washington, D.C. - The independent commission investigating the BP oil rig explosion today released its final recommendations, which are consistent with nearly all of the safety provisions included in landmark energy legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) and passed by the House of Representatives last summer. “In its final report, the Commission makes abundantly clear that this tragic explosion in the Gulf of Mexico is indeed a game changer in the way we manage America’s oil … Continue Reading
Top Transportation Democrat Rahall Condemns Republican Attempt to Hold Highway Trust Fund Hostage
January 05, 2011Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today attempted to fend off changes to House rules that threaten to undermine long-standing Federal transportation programs. “As their very first act in the Majority, I find it incredible that Republicans would want to pursue a job-killing proposal like this. One that not only threatens jobs but that could also lead to dramatic reductions in spending for very … Continue Reading
Rahall Selected to Serve as Top Democrat on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
December 15, 2010Washington, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) today was selected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as the Ranking Member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 112th Congress, beginning in January. Rahall, currently Vice Chairman, has been a Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for 34 years - his entire tenure in Congress. “I am incredibly proud and humbled by the trust of my colleagues who nominated … Continue Reading