Rick Larsen

Regulations such as the proposal to amend the Vending Machine Exception will undermine off-highway businesses and communities.

We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Department of Transportation's (DOT) continued delay in implementing two critical rulemakings essential for improving truck safety on our nation's roads.

The goal of today's hearing is to identify areas within the greater aviation spectrum that could be improved to address the growing workforce needs.

I also want to commend you, Chairman Nehls, on setting a date for a rail safety hearing.

Thanks to the BIL, communities in my district and in districts across the country are investing in a cleaner and greener future.

According to my own State's Department of Ecology, diesel exhaust is one of the most harmful air pollutants.

Transportation emissions are trending in the wrong direction. For example, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased 1.6 percent from 2022 to 2023.

Now that the NTSB has released its report after the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Congress has to act on the NTSB's recommendations to enhance rail safety.

Washington's Maritime Blue initiative invests in a thriving, world-class, and sustainable maritime industry for the next 30 years.

ZETA would like to thank the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the opportunity to submit a statement for the record.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for coming today, I appreciate it.

Congress directed investments in the BIL to reduce carbon pollution and improve safety and equity outcomes on our transportation systems.

Thanks to the BIL, 57,000 projects are underway in every Congressional district across the country.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides record funding for these infrastructure projects.

Thank you, Chairman Graves, for holding this hearing.

I urge this committee to take long overdue action on rail safety so passengers and communities with rail in their backyards have a level of safety oversight and protection afforded to other modes of transportation.

Addressing these priorities will continue to be a high priority for committee Democrats as we look forward to the reauthorization.

Federal investment in Washington State and across the country means jobs--jobs with good wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Transit agencies and their workers played an important role. The dedicated public service of transit workers ensured doctors, nurses and other essential workers were able to get to their jobs.

That is why Congress delivered for transit agencies and their workers with nearly $70 billion in emergency funding.

The U.S. Coast Guard plays a vital role in safeguarding U.S. seas, the efficient movement of goods in our marine transportation system and national defense.

The Coast Guard is at a pivotal moment. I have faith in Admiral Fagan's ability to guide the service through this difficult time, but it will not be easy, and transparency is key.

New and persistent challenges facing the U.S. aviation system have made clear the status quo is unsustainable. We have to avoid a lapse in authorities of FAA. This current extension does that for 1 week and gives the Senate the short time…

He strongly supported ensuring PHMSA and the state pipeline safety programs have the funding they need to do their work.

Don was a leader on the PIPES Act of 2023 that our Committee voted unanimously to advance in December.