Donald Payne Jr.: “Thank you, Mr. Gardner, and it looks like we are finally getting to a point where Amtrak will finally receive the…”

Thanks in large part to this Committee's past efforts, Congress passed the STB Reauthorization Act of 2015.

The $100 billion in funding for rail projects included in this monumental law is a game changer for communities nationwide.

I am glad to partner with Chairman Nehls, Representatives Moulton, Deluzio, and others on the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.

I celebrate the return of the service and note, though, that it took 3 years to restore.