He strongly supported ensuring PHMSA and the state pipeline safety programs have the funding they need to do their work.
Rick Larsen
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Rick Larsen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Larsen has focused on issues such as transportation, economic development, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He has served on various committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has advocated for infrastructure improvements and funding for local projects.
Thank you, Chair Nehls, for calling this hearing on pipeline safety and for your kind words about our colleague and friend, Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr.
Don was a leader on the PIPES Act of 2023 that our Committee voted unanimously to advance in December.
Disasters cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Last year, climate and weather-related disasters caused over $92.9 billion in impacts nationwide.
FEMA can help States and disaster survivors cover some recovery costs, but many disasters go undeclared.
According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested in hazard mitigation results in $13 saved.
What it will mean is that some projects that were slated to get funding otherwise will be delayed.
This law creates a great incentive for states to proactively fund mitigation measures.
The approach for addressing the health of the Disaster Relief Fund is the $9 billion supplemental request that was submitted last year.





