"Amtrak's passenger expansion efforts should not be allowed to obstruct the critical movement of freight railroads."
"The $100 billion in funding for rail projects included in this monumental law is a game changer for communities nationwide."
"I want to spend just a moment here and talk a little bit about CRISI and CRISI grants."
"While those modes receive Federal support, they are also essential forms of transportation in high use and high demand by the American people."
"The American people have a right to know."
"I also ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 15 days for any additional comments and information submitted by Members and witnesses to be included in the record of today's hearing."
"I am confident that, together, freight railroads and Amtrak can find common ground that benefits all parties."
"We believe the bi-partisan efforts to increase funding through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program is sound policy."
"We want to express our support of your efforts to improve the nineteenth-century infrastructure on the Northeast Corridor."
"The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple through supply chains and transportation modes, including freight railroads."
"The supply chain situation boiled over into a full-blown crisis last year as the Biden administration sat idle and helpless to fix the problem."
"The committee also held hearings on the Surface Transportation Board proposals and activities aimed at addressing rail service challenges."