Rick Larsen

Congress sought to protect the interests of downstream States that might otherwise suffer the environmental consequences.

The need for a level playing field was the reason why, 50 years ago, this committee passed the original Clean Water Act.

People in my State know that rivers, streams, and wetlands are intrinsically connected.

If the WOTUS rule was a Member of Congress, I think its seniority number would be about 75.

The administration has a plan to bring the national emergency declaration to an early end on May 11, aligning with its commitment to at least 60 days' notice prior to termination. This gives time for a deliberate and sensible wind down of…

My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are fond of quoting the President and saying the pandemic is over. I just hope they will also agree with the President that we have had the 2 strongest years of job growth in history the last 2…

I would just note that if we are going cite President Biden's comment that the pandemic is over, will the House also agree with the President that there will be no cuts to Social Security and Medicare? Will the House also agree that…

I would just note that everyone is looking forward to the day when COVID-19 is a distant memory. But we have to work toward that day cautiously and steadily, and the emergency declaration should not be terminated until there is time to…

Thank you for that announcement. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

I just note that there is no record that the national emergency exacerbated supply chain problems in the U.S. There is every record in evidence that COVID exacerbated supply chain problems in the U.S., bringing our economy to a standstill…

As the ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I believe we have to do everything we can to ensure the U.S. remains the gold standard in aviation safety. That is why I support H.R. 346, as amended, and I…

It is time for Congress to return the SEC's leasing authority to the GSA, the Federal Government's civilian real estate arm. This legislation would do just that. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield…

I have no further requests for time, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, the House passed this bipartisan bill on suspension as well in the past two Congresses. I look forward to passing this commonsense transparency measure again…

In closing, this bipartisan bill passed the House on suspension in the 116th and 117th Congresses. It will help disaster survivors by taking a step toward streamlining the Federal Government's fragmented approach to disaster assistance…

I have no further requests for time, and I am prepared to close. I inquire of my colleague if there are any remaining speakers on his side.

The letter noted FAA's awareness of the persistent problems facing the NOTAM system and expressed concern with FAA's apparent issues managing the agency's ATC legacy systems.

This situation begs the question about the current state of the technology infrastructure, at the FAA.

We still think that we have gaps, but the good news here is that, in particular, the commercial capability is being fielded pretty quickly to be able to close those gaps.

As we look forward to the 2023 FAA reauthorization bill, this subcommittee must find ways to enhance the air travel experience for people with disabilities.

Improving equity throughout the aviation system means improving airport accessibility.

We stand united with the entire U.S. airline industry and applaud them for weathering the pandemic.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act invested $450 million in MARAD this year.

As these compliance determinations are necessary for even contemplating civil penalties for lack of compliance, can MARAD use the data more effectively in your view?

Do you feel or believe or have a view on whether or not MARAD has strong enough singular authority over other agencies on cargo preference?

There may be no salmon running at all if we don't get the culvert funding out.