"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."
"According to my own State's Department of Ecology, diesel exhaust is one of the most harmful air pollutants."
"Thanks to the BIL, communities in my district and in districts across the country are investing in a cleaner and greener future."
"opening statement"
"Washington's Maritime Blue initiative invests in a thriving, world-class, and sustainable maritime industry for the next 30 years."
"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."
"Transportation emissions are trending in the wrong direction. For example, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased 1.6 percent from 2022 to 2023."
"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."