Rick Larsen: “I believe we should start this hearing by acknowledging that we are in an incredibly safe period for U.S. commercial…”

FEMA has reported that a nationwide adoption of modern codes would result in $600 billion in savings from disaster impact by 2060.

So, Congress should approve the President's request for supplemental disaster assistance funding before the end of this Congress.

When the whistle blows until the end, I’ll be yelling for red cards and cheering goals.

Thank you, Chairman Webster, for calling this hearing on a topic of great importance: icebreaking capabilities.