Peter DeFazio: “America has a long history of building some of the most impressive infrastructure systems in the world, and investing in…”

Being Chair of the Committee over the past four years has been the highlight of my 36-year career.

As polar ice steadily decreases, new trade routes will emerge, linking Asia, North America, and Europe.

The Coast Guard does not have the privilege of ignoring the significant and consequential impacts that climate change is having on our environment.

So, I guess that kind of raises the issue, which I will be passing on to Garret Graves, who I think will chair this committee in the future, of whether or not we should raise the passenger facility charge so we have a user fee which pays…