I am a big supporter of Amtrak's national network, especially the Cardinal line, which connects Northeastern cities like New York to Midwestern cities like Indianapolis and Chicago.

I think if we are going to improve our supply chain in rail service, we have to expand opportunities for talented workers and experienced rail maintenance personnel to build up the quality of service and safety.

These important connections, I think they need to be restored to daily service and made more consistent and reliably on schedule.

NCAA bill has the support of virtually the entire aviation industry.

We appreciate the leadership of this Committee to move the bill which overwhelmingly passed the House last September by a vote of 369-56.

Using just 3% of the interest, along with the industry support, is a small investment.

This bill calls for the establishment of a federally chartered 501(c)3 not-for-profit national aviation center.

The NCAA can create a pipeline of qualified and well-trained talent.

Collaboration--and the means to foster it--is of paramount importance.

Waiting 18 years for accessible restrooms for passengers who need them now, is that the best we can do?

As the dean of the Indiana delegation, I am honored to welcome the newest Hoosier to serve here in the people's House, Congressman Rudy Yakym. Before his election last week, he worked as a vice president at a commercial real estate firm…

I have no more speakers, and I continue to reserve the balance of my time.