Thank you, Ranking Member Payne.

I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record the following statements from the Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association...

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 for CRISI at the fully authorized level.

The committee also held hearings on the Surface Transportation Board proposals and activities aimed at addressing rail service challenges.

Far too many Members of Congress, including many on this Committee, have readily accepted the driver shortage myth, which illustrates a troubling lack of understanding about our industry among policymakers.

I believe it is the right thing to do. I will continue to fight like hell, Mr. Pugh, to pass these two important pieces of legislation.

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) recently introduced H.J.Res. 53, which mirrors Sen. Fischer's efforts by nullifying EPA's final rule.

We strongly encourage members of the Committee to cosponsor this important legislation, which will demonstrate to professional drivers that their lawmakers not only understand the challenges they routinely face on the road, but are willing…

Our tax dollars should not go to foreign firms, supported by nonmarket economies or countries watchlisted by the U.S. Trade Representative.

I have been a strong supporter of the need to establish a motor carrier safety selection standard.

I just want to put on the record and say to all the lobbyists and trade associations trying to sink this bill--because they are out there trying to sink this bill--first of all, I really don't care what you think on this issue, I really…

I believe strongly that when taxpayer funds are spent the primary beneficiaries should be American companies and American workers.