Frank Lautenberg: “It is hard to imagine a more ready environment than investments in transportation for jobs.”

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.

The erosion of FAA's budget directly impacts our ability to complete NextGen and other safety initiatives.

I'm proud to have written the only Federal law on ocean acidification--'The Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act'.

Although we have had a complete trade ban on Iran since 1995, a significant loophole existed that allowed the foreign subsidiaries of American companies to do business with Iran.