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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you, Chairman Graves, for holding this hearing.