Bob Menendez Jr.: “I do not want another North Korea.”

Thank you to our witnesses today for their testimonies, which provide an honest and sobering insight into the state of rail safety today in America.

It is undeniable that it has reestablished the United States' position as a reliable global partner.

Could expanding the scope of hazardous materials subject to increased safety regulations prevent future tragedies like the one in East Palestine?

I am proud to have worked with my fellow members of this committee to pass the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which contains many provisions that are aimed at addressing our aviation workforce needs.