"I support the important work that must be done to repair and support supply chains, but this work cannot come at the expense of health and safety of rail workers and vulnerable communities across the country."
"Freight rail workers deserve paid sick leave as well."
"Congress should strengthen and better define the existing federal common carrier obligation the railroads have to serve their customers."
"Thanks in large part to this Committee's past efforts, Congress passed the STB Reauthorization Act of 2015."
"Ninety-seven Members of the House, including Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and Ranking Member Larsen, actually have already signed a letter requesting fiscal year 2024 appropriations funding f..."
"We must correct this injustice. Rail workers doing essential work to keep our economy running should not be forced to choose between their health and a paycheck."
"These ideas are supported by rail customers and rail labor."
"I'm pleased that our Senate counterparts advanced bipartisan rail safety legislation yesterday, which addresses both blocked crossings and long trains."
"We have to do everything we can to reincorporate individuals into society or else, you know, God forbid, they'll return to, you know, bad habits."
"Well, that's good to hear because, you know, whenever the issue was, that they made a mistake, and if it's not a disqualifying matter, then, you know, we have to do everything we can to reincorporate ..."
"we have to do everything we can to reincorporate individuals into society or else, you know, God forbid, they'll return to, you know, bad habits."