Valerie Foushee: “Freight rail is essential to our Nation's economy, but over the last 10 years, freight rail movements declined.”

I look forward to learning more about commuter rail services around the country from our witnesses.

I am hopeful that this committee will focus on this important matter because we have not yet held a hearing on the Norfolk Southern derailment.

"People under the age of 18 should not be able to interact with AI chatbots. These chatbots continue to put the lives and mental health of children at risk, and it is critical for Congress to act immediately," Rep. Foushee said.

The reality is that ridership estimates for this new system are very low compared to highway or air traffic numbers for one clear reason: they are too slow.