I am grateful for the support from members of this committee in putting together this important piece of bipartisan legislation.

We believe this CARB rule... poses significant threats to the engines of our economy and the broader supply chain.

By unfairly and unjustly targeting the freight rail industry, this regulation is likely to inflate costs for businesses.

We strongly support a uniform federal regulatory framework for the nation's freight rail network.

If these carriers are unable to continue operations, it could create additional supply chain disruptions.

The rule fails to consider the ongoing challenges and complexities faced by the industry.

We urge EPA to carefully consider the feasibility of the CARB rule, as well as its potential impacts on freight shippers.

private sector providers help lower costs, improved services, and increased ridership.

Technology has now made it possible to work remotely. Many workers have responded by purchasing homes farther from the cities and forgoing their daily work commute.

I look forward to hearing from today's witnesses about the challenges and opportunities for commuter rail services, as well as best practices to improve service, realize efficiencies, and increase fare revenues.

At today's hearing, we will discuss the state of commuter passenger rail, with a focus on developing commuter rail to ensure it is safe, efficient, cost effective, and that it meets the demands of the public.