Rick Larsen

To that end, Congress specifically targeted general aviation in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investing $500 million annually over 5 years for general aviation and non-primary airports.

In my home state of Washington and across the country, general aviation (GA) means well-paying jobs and is key to long-term economic growth.

The problem with NOTAMs is a lack of technology investment, which we have an opportunity to work together on to resolve.

First off, I want to make a note that I am very happy that FAA has changed the name of NOTAMs to Notice to Air Missions.

We encourage its inclusion in Reauthorization legislation.

But first and foremost, we must continue to champion aviation safety.

General aviation also improves equity and access to the National Airspace System (NAS) for people across the country.

In my home State of Washington and across the country, general aviation means good-paying jobs, and it is part of the key to long-term economic growth.

Thank you, Chair Graves, and I appreciate the opportunity.

If Congress could give them the tools, the resources, and the ability to become a more robust regulatory agency, I think that is where we will see a real change in pipeline safety.

Strengthening pipeline safety protects our communities. It also holds operators accountable.

For my entire tenure in Congress, I have fought to reduce the risk of pipeline incidents.

I endorse and support their efforts.

Improving safety means preventing incidents. PHMSA needs to have the resources and staff to inspect pipelines, conduct investigations if incidents occur, and take appropriate enforcement action.

Putting safety first means greater oversight and accountability of the activities of pipeline operators.

I share many of Council Member Williams' views, and as ranking member, I will ensure that this committee's work to reauthorize the PIPES Act of 2020 puts safety at the forefront of every policy decision.

It is that explosion that spurred my commitment, which has been steadfast over the last 20 years, to the highest level of pipeline safety.

Part of the committee's focus this year will be oversight of these bills, particularly the BIL.

I expect that cooperation to continue under Chair Graves' leadership.

I think that the arguments that the American Farm Bureau, that the Sackett family have put forward, are very compelling arguments.

I support the Clean Water Act. I support clean water. I support having the EPA involved.

It was the view embodied in the Reagan-era regulations that, for the most part, have been adopted by every Presidential administration since.

The health of Washington's waters and its water-related economy depends on a strong partnership with the federal government and a level playing field among its upstream and downstream neighbors, including Tribal lands.

I support this administration's efforts to protect water quality and provide stakeholders with some additional clarity on how to comply with the Clean Water Act.

It was that view, embodied in the Reagan-era regulations, that for the most part, have been adopted by every Presidential administration since.