Gary Peters: “The refugee program is an important aspect of U.S. policy, that it speaks to our values as Americans.”

The United States railway system is critical to the success of our entire economy. Federal railroad inspectors play a vital role in maintaining that system by ensuring railroad tracks, equipment, and operating practices remain safe and…

“While this is a positive step forward, the job is not finished until full operations are restored at every impacted Coast Guard station in Michigan, and I’ll keep pushing until that happens.”

I feel deeply honored to receive this recognition and I’m thrilled to celebrate this new community space alongside residents and partners.

Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country.