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Support for Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Grows as Shippers Demand Relief from Costly, Unfair Practices
August 03, 2022Washington, DC- The Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act, introduced earlier today by Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture David Scott (D-GA), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Jim Costa (D-CA), has gained support from captured freight rail customers who stand to … Continue Reading
Chairs Payne, Jr., DeFazio, Scott, and Costa Introduce Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act
August 02, 2022Bill Text | Section by Section | Fact Sheet Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture David Scott (D-GA), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act. This legislation will … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Applauds Senate Passage of Water Resources Development Act of 2022
July 28, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement upon the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. "I applaud the Senate for passing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 today by an impressive vote of 93 to 1. This important legislation will invest in our ports, harbors, inland waterways, flood protection, and other essential water infrastructure," Chair DeFazio … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Statements from Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers to Promote a More Resilient Coast Guard
July 27, 2022Washington, 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, "Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard." Videos of DeFazio and Carbajal's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found … Continue Reading
In Letter to Secretary Buttigieg, Chairs DeFazio, Norton and 56 House Members Support Administration’s Efforts to Track and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 26, 2022"After more than five years of delay, we applaud FHWA for taking this important step to implement a GHG performance measure. This proposed rule will provide…a key tool to consistently measure, report on, and reduce carbon pollution from the surface transportation system." Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and 56 representatives … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Roundtable on Harmful Algal Blooms
July 22, 2022Washington, 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 that the subcommittee will hold a roundtable titled, "Local Perspectives: Combating Harmful Algal Blooms in the Garden State." During this roundtable, which will take place in Rep. Tom Malinowski's (D-NJ) district, the subcommittee will hear from state and local stakeholders at New … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Carbajal Announce Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers to Promote a Resilient Coast Guard
July 22, 2022Washington, 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 Salud Carbajal (D-CA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, "Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard." The purpose of this hearing is for members to learn what resources are needed to support servicemembers and ensure that the Coast Guard can achieve its … Continue Reading
T&I Committee Advances Bills to Protect the Environment, Help Disaster Victims, and Improve Transportation Safety – Including Bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Legislation
July 20, 2022Washington, DC - Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a slate of legislation during a committee markup, including a bipartisan bill to invest in truck parking across the country, making it easier for professional drivers to find a safe place to rest while easing supply chain challenges. Legislation approved during today’s markup is now ready for consideration on the House floor. “I am pleased to have passed legislation out of committee … Continue Reading
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to Hold Markup
July 19, 2022Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a markup on Wednesday, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to consider the following measures: Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 884, National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2021 Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to H.R. 2187, Truck Parking Safety Improvement ActH.R. 8416 Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022 (pending introduction)H.R. 7636, BRIGHT ActGeneral Services … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Statement from Hearing on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Implementation
July 19, 2022Washington, 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 hearing titled, “Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.”Video of DeFazio’s opening statement is here.More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair DeFazio:Welcome to today’s hearing to examine the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment … Continue Reading
T&I’s Bipartisan Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 Passes House
July 15, 2022Washington, DC - Yesterday, leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure applauded House passage of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. The bill was named in honor of Rep. Don Young, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure from 2001 to 2007, and a longtime member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation before sadly passing away in March of … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Announces Full Committee Hearing on the Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
July 15, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced the committee will hold a hearing titled, "Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." The purpose of this hearing is for Members to hear from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg on the administration's ongoing efforts to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.More information about the hearing-including a witness list, written … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on State of General Aviation
July 13, 2022Washington, 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, "The State of General Aviation." Videos of DeFazio and Larsen's opening statements are here and here. More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair DeFazio:Thank you, Chair Larsen, for holding this hearing today examining … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Hearing on State of General Aviation
July 08, 2022Washington, 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 State of General Aviation." During this hearing, members will discuss changes and trends in the different segments of the general aviation industry, including general aviation service, general aviation safety, ongoing sustainability efforts in general aviation, and … Continue Reading
Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Welcome DOT OIG Audit of the FAA’s Oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 Production
June 29, 2022Washington, 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) released the following joint statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT OIG) announced their audit of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of the production of Boeing's 737 and 787 aircrafts. "Today's announcement that the Department of Transportation's … Continue Reading
Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Protect NTSB Independence Amid Growing Commercial Space Industry
June 24, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Buttigieg urging him to protect the independence of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding oversight of commercial space accidents. "Recently, … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Calls on FAA to Heed National Academies’ Recommendations Regarding Airplane Risk Assessment
June 22, 2022Washington, DC - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement after the National Academies shared its consensus study report evaluating the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Transport Airplane Risk Assessment Methodology (TARAM): "The TARAM report released today by the National Academies-mandated under my 2020 bipartisan aviation safety law-makes it very clear that the FAA can better fulfill its … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Responds to President Biden’s Call for a Federal Gas Tax Holiday
June 22, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's call for a three-month federal gas tax holiday: "Although well-intentioned, this policy would at best achieve only miniscule relief while blowing a $10 billion dollar hole in the Highway Trust Fund that would need to be filled if we want to continue to fix crumbling bridges, address the spike in traffic deaths, and … Continue Reading
Chair Titus’ Statement from Hearing on the Risks to GSA Facilities
June 22, 2022Washington, 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, “Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA Facilities.” Video of opening remarks from Chair Titus can be found here. More information on the hearing can be found here.Chair Titus:I’d like to welcome … Continue Reading
Chair DeFazio Reiterates Opposition to “Short-Sighted” Federal Gas Tax Holiday
June 21, 2022Washington, D.C. - Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement regarding the benefits of a "gas tax holiday" to bring down gas prices for American families: "As discussions on possibly suspending the federal gas tax continue, I urge my colleagues to see this for what it is: a short-sighted proposal that relies on the cooperation of oil companies to pass on miniscule savings to consumers - the same oil companies … Continue Reading