Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Statements from Hearing on the Future of Automated Vehicles
Washington, 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 Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) during today’s hearing titled, “The Future of Automated Commercial Motor Vehicles: Impacts on Society, the Supply Chain, and U.S. Economic Leadership.”Video of Larsen and Norton’s opening statements are here and here.More … Continue Reading
August 29, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on BRIC Grants Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
FEMA Announced Nearly $3 Billion of Resiliency Funding Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced nearly $3 billion in funding for critical resilience projects through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. These awards were made … Continue Reading
August 29, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen and Napolitano Statements on Revised WOTUS Rule
Washington, D.C. - Today, 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) released the following statements after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced an updated rule regarding Clean Water Act protections for “Waters of the United States.” This final rule was provided to conform the … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen’s Statement on the Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act
Everett, WA—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. “One year later, the Inflation Reduction Act is doing exactly what it set out to do: creating jobs, lowering costs for individuals and families, advancing green infrastructure investments, and accelerating the clean energy economy of the future,” Ranking Member Larsen … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Payne Jr., and T&I Colleagues Support Proposed Rule to Improve Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and 18 Democratic members of the Committee sent a letter in support of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Culverts to Protect Fish Migration
EVERETT, WA—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced $196 million for the FY22 National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Program). The AOP Program provides grants for projects that improve or restore passage for anadromous fish species.“From coast to coast, far too many … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
Ranking Member Carbajal Statement from Hearing on Recapitalizing U.S. Coast Guard Assets
Washington, D.C. — The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) during today’s hearing titled, “Review of the Recapitalization of the United States Coast Guard Surface, Air, IT, and Shoreside Assets” Video of Carbajal’s opening statements can be found here. More information on the hearing can be found here. Ranking Member … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Roundtable to Examine Fallout from SCOTUS Sackett Decision
Washington, 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
July 25, 2023
T&I Leaders Larsen, Carbajal, and Scholten Request GAO Review of the Coast Guard’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program
Washington, 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
July 20, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Strengthening Tribal Transportation Safety
Washington, 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
July 20, 2023
House Approves Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation
The 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
July 18, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Slams Proposed GOP Funding Cuts to Transportation and Infrastructure Budget
Washington, 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
July 13, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Statements from Hearing on 2024 Budget Request for EPA and Other Agencies
Washington, 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
July 13, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing to Examine the Right Sizing Federal Real Estate Portfolio
Washington, 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
July 12, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on Concealed Sexual Assault Investigation at the Coast Guard Academy
Washington, 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
July 10, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Napolitano Ask EPA, Army Corps of Engineers to Help Protect Clean Water Post-Sackett Decision
Washington, 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
July 08, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Statement on the Retirement of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
Washington, 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
July 06, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen Praises Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Making Federal and Tribal Lands More Accessible
Washington, 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
June 28, 2023
Ranking Member Larsen on RAISE Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: “This Is Game-Changing Funding”
WASHINGTON, 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
June 26, 2023
Ranking Members Larsen, Norton Celebrate $1.7 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Green Transit
WASHINGTON, 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