Press Releases
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Roundtable to Examine Fallout from SCOTUS Sackett Decision
July 26, 2023Washington, D.C. — The following are remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s Democratic roundtable titled, “Murky Waters: Navigating a Post-Sackett World.” More information on the hearing can be found here. Ranking Member Larsen: Thank you, Ranking Member Napolitano for convening … Continue Reading
T&I Leaders Larsen, Carbajal, and Scholten Request GAO Review of the Coast Guard’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program
July 25, 2023Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Hillary Scholten (D-MI) requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the effectiveness of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Strengthening Tribal Transportation Safety
July 20, 2023Washington, D.C.— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced grant recipients for the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF). The program provides funding to federally recognized Indian Tribes to address transportation safety issues. “From improving infrastructure for pedestrians and upgrading roadway design to updating … Continue Reading
House Approves Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation
July 20, 2023The House of Representatives today passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, with broad bipartisan support in a 351-69 vote. The legislation was introduced on June 9th by T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), T&I Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Slams Proposed GOP Funding Cuts to Transportation and Infrastructure Budget
July 18, 2023Washington, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced their 2024 Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) appropriations bill.“The partisan THUD bill that advanced out of the Appropriations Committee today is an attack on the transportation systems Americans rely on that would kill jobs and stunt the … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on 2024 Budget Request for EPA and Other Agencies
July 13, 2023Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request: Agency Perspectives (Part II).” Videos of opening statements from Larsen and Napolitano can be found here and … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing to Examine the Right Sizing Federal Real Estate Portfolio
July 13, 2023Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled, “When the Lights Are On But No One’s Home: An Examination of Federal Office Space Utilization.” Video of Larsen’s and … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Concealed Sexual Assault Investigation at the Coast Guard Academy
July 12, 2023Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after news that the U.S. Coast Guard concealed an investigation into sexual assaults at the Coast Guard Academy—Operation Fouled Anchor—was made public. “The path to a future free from sexual assault and harassment begins with bringing these terrible incidents to light—not covering them up,” Ranking Member … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Ask EPA, Army Corps of Engineers to Help Protect Clean Water Post-Sackett Decision
July 10, 2023Washington, D.C. — Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace Napolitano (D-CA) sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to help assess the damage done to clean water protections by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision and chart a path forward to restoring these critical safeguards for … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on the Retirement of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
July 08, 2023Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment announced she would not seek another term in Congress. “Grace Napolitano is a trailblazing leader whose stalwart advocacy has greatly benefited her California constituents as well as families all around the country,” … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen Praises Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Making Federal and Tribal Lands More Accessible
July 06, 2023Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the follow statement after the Federal Highway Administration announced grant recipients for the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program. The program provides funding for major construction and rehabilitation projects that improve access to federal and Tribal lands. “From making Mud Valley Road safer and more reliable for … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen on RAISE Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: “This Is Game-Changing Funding”
June 28, 2023WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $2.2 billion in funding for recipients of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant program. RAISE grants provide funding for projects with significant local or regional impact. “This is game-changing funding that will … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Celebrate $1.7 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Green Transit
June 26, 2023WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $1.7 billion in Buses and Bus Facilities and Low or No Emission Vehicle Program grants. This funding will support state and local efforts to buy or modernize buses, improve facilities, … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Army Corps
June 22, 2023Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request: Agency Perspectives (Part I).” Videos of opening statements from Larsen and Napolitano can be found here and … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen Statement from Hearing on Equipping the Coast Guard to Face Emerging Challenges
June 21, 2023Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) during today’s hearing titled, “Review of the National Academy of Sciences Report ‘The Coast Guard’s Next Decade: An Assessment of Emerging Challenges and Statutory Needs.’” More information on the hearing can be found here. Ranking Member Larsen: Thank you, Chair Webster. … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Advances Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Bill
June 14, 2023Washington, D.C. - Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, by a unanimous 63-0 vote. The bipartisan legislation was introduced on June 9th by T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), T&I Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation
June 09, 2023Washington, D.C. - Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), along with full Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Garret Graves (R-LA), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN), introduced the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five … Continue Reading
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne, Jr. Statements from Hearing on Strengthening Amtrak Service
June 06, 2023Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), during today’s hearing, titled “Amtrak Operations: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Efficiency and Service.” Video of Larsen’s and Payne, Jr.’s … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen’s Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
May 31, 2023Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. "Today, I supported a deal that avoids a catastrophic default and leaves the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's funding fully intact to continue to support communities, create jobs and keep our economy competitive," Ranking Member Larsen said. "The bipartisan understanding that Congress must … Continue Reading
Ranking Member Larsen’s Statement on Debt Limit Agreement
May 30, 2023Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement after President Biden and House Republican lawmakers reached a deal on the debt limit. "President Biden, navigating a litany of extreme Republican demands, has delivered a deal that avoids a catastrophic default and preserves our ability to build and rebuild America's infrastructure," Ranking Member Larsen said. "Not one cent from the Bipartisan … Continue Reading