The most important function of this committee is to ensure that all of the modes which are under our jurisdiction are as safe as is humanly possible.

We are already experiencing the consequences of inaction. Our summers are getting hotter, droughts more frequent, and ocean acidification continues to escalate.

Transportation is the single largest contributor to climate change and carbon pollution in the United States.

One of the most important functions of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is our solemn responsibility to ensure that all the various modes of transportation under our jurisdiction are reliable, and most of all, safe to use by…

There is an old saying, all Coast Guard safety regulations are written in blood, as each new regulation reflects lessons learned from the latest marine disaster.

When it comes to maritime safety, the sea remains a relentless threat; one that can strike without warning, without mercy, and at any time.

Let me assure you that I am committed to using all the tools at my disposal as Chair to get answers that we need regarding problems related to the design, development, and certification of the 737 MAX.

Climate change is an existential threat to the planet as we know it, and we have a moral obligation to act aggressively and immediately.

It is immoral and unethical for policy makers to abandon our duty to leave a sustainable planet.

I have always had concerns about the classification societies, because: 'Hey, come inspect my ship. Oh, wait a minute, you found all of those problems. I am going to hire someone next time to inspect the ship who might overlook those…

We cannot give up. We don't have to. We already have solutions that will put us on the road to lower carbon emissions.

if changes to the Jones Act are necessary, Congress should enact them.

We want to be advocates for you and help with these issues.

The most recent estimate of the cost of addressing overdue maintenance is over $1 billion.

I'm interested in what your plan is to address the backlog and the need for additional storage space for the Smithsonian's growing collection of artifacts.

However, when it comes to the Smithsonian's maintenance backlog, you have your work cut out for you.

H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, and H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, have broad bipartisan support in the House of Representatives.

There is no rail system in the world that makes money.

In particular, I am hoping that you are going to address what we are going to do with the maintenance backlog.

People are tired of spending an hour and a half to drive 20 miles to get home from work or spending an hour (plus) to get past airport security.

the single biggest threat to Amtrak's long-term viability is host railroad delays.

Amtrak should be one of our Nation's great success stories, but it remains one of our Nation's most difficult challenges.

I would like to know... why we need this mandatory arbitration policy for covering every and any kind of complaint customers could have?

If either of those tunnels fail, it is $17 billion a year to the American economy.

We have got to look really carefully and closely at what we are doing with and for Amtrak.