House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/24/2020

DeFazio, Graves, Napolitano, and Westerman Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 in Omnibus Legislation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

#WRDA2020 is a victory for efforts to #BuildBackBetter.

This bipartisan law will ensure future @USACEHQ projects are designed to address climate change, utilize nature-based features, and are more affordable to economically disadvantaged communities. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/defazio-graves-napolitano-and-westerman-applaud-passage-of-bipartisan-water-resources-development-act-of-2020-in-omnibus-legislation

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/24/2020

House T&I and Senate Commerce Committee Leaders Applaud Passage of Comprehensive Aircraft Certification Reform and Safety Legislation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Three months after T&I Dems released their final report on the Boeing 737 MAX and introduced legislation to address many of its conclusions, there’s great news.

Congress delivered on Chairs Peter DeFazio, Congressman Rick Larsen and T&I’s promise to enhance aviation safety in the wake of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes.

Chair DeFazio remarked on the work that resulted in the “Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act” that cleared Congress.

“This historic legislation is a major step to prevent the certification of substandard aircraft and avoiding future crashes,” said Michael Stumo, whose daughter Samya died in the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crash.

This law will help ensure similar tragedies never happen again.
https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-tandi-and-senate-commerce-committee-leaders-applaud-passage-of_comprehensive-aircraft-certification-reform-and-safety-legislation

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/23/2020

Congress passed #WRDA2020, unlocking over $2 billion from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in the 1st year, and utilizing the $10 billion balance within 10 years.

Chair Peter DeFazio, who championed the HMTF provision, remarked on why it is a victory for coastal communities.

12/22/2020

Chair Peter DeFazio Resolves Decades-Long Fight and Frees Up Billions of Dollars for Harbor Maintenance | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund has been UNLOCKED🔓!

For decades, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio has fought for the full utilization of HMTF funds to keep U.S. ports dredged and jetties maintained. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/chair-peter-defazio-resolves-decades-long-fight-and-frees-up-billions-of-dollars-for-harbor-maintenance

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/22/2020

Committee Leaders Commend Passage of Pipeline Safety Legislation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Congress passed the bipartisan Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020.

This legislation is critical to making millions of miles of pipelines in the U.S. safer, more reliable, and less harmful to our environment. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/committee-leaders-commend-passage-of-pipeline-safety-legislation-

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/22/2020

#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving in the sky, including pilots, flight attendants, airline ground crews and airport employees, air traffic controllers, & all aviation workers, thank you. We are fighting to protect your health & jobs as you move people & critical go#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving

#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving by maintaining critical supply chains at our ports and on the water, thank you! Last week, @TransportDems passed MTSERA in the #NDAA to provide relief to the maritime industry during #COVID19.

#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving during the holidays, thank you. Public transit workers’ dedication and sacrifice allow medical professionals and other essential workers to get where they need to be. ##HeroesMovingHeroes

#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving throughout our country’s rail network, thank you. Rail workers continue to maintain critical supply chains and keep people moving. We will continue to fight to protect your health a#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving

This holiday, your work allows the season to still be bright.

12/22/2020

American Waterways Operators

#ToThoseWhoKeepUsMoving by maintaining critical supply chains at our ports and on the water, thank you!

This holiday, your work allows the season to still be bright.

Throughout 2020, America's mariners have risen to the challenges of operating through the #COVID19 pandemic, severe weather and more - all while continuing to deliver cargo to #KeepAmericaMoving. AWO made this video to thank them and tell that story

12/22/2020

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Less than 2 years after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure launched an investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX, the comprehensive bill that addresses the findings of our final report has passed with bipartisan and bicameral support.

Now it goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law. https://fb.watch/2xLNBcq3sm/

Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) to applaud final passage of historic and comprehensive aviation safety legislation—the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act—to reform and strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft certification process, which was included as part of the omnibus spending bill. The proposed changes come after the conclusion of multiple reviews and investigations into the FAA’s certification of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which suffered two crashes in the span of five months that killed 346 people.

12/22/2020

Congress Passes The Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act

Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) to applaud final passage of historic and comprehensive aviation safety legislation—the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act—to reform and strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft certification process, which was included as part of the omnibus spending bill. The proposed changes come after the conclusion of multiple reviews and investigations into the FAA’s certification of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which suffered two crashes in the span of five months that killed 346 people.

12/22/2020

House T&I and Senate Commerce Committee Leaders Applaud Passage of Comprehensive Aircraft Certification Reform and Safety Legislation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Today marks a big win for aviation safety in the wake of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes.

Congress passed the “Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act,” building off the bipartisan bill the T&I Committee passed through the House last month. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-tandi-and-senate-commerce-committee-leaders-applaud-passage-of_comprehensive-aircraft-certification-reform-and-safety-legislation

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/22/2020

DeFazio, Graves, Napolitano, and Westerman Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 in Omnibus Legislation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

JUST IN: Congress passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020.

#WRDA2020 will strengthen ports and harbors, build resilient communities, protect the environment, invest in water resources infrastructure, create good jobs, and more! https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/defazio-graves-napolitano-and-westerman-applaud-passage-of-bipartisan-water-resources-development-act-of-2020-in-omnibus-legislation

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/22/2020

DeFazio, Graves, Napolitano, and Westerman Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020 in Omnibus Legislation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairs Peter DeFazio and Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans Ranking Members Sam Graves and Congressman Bruce Westerman applaud House passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020. Read their full statements on #WRDA2020 below 👇 https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/defazio-graves-napolitano-and-westerman-applaud-passage-of-bipartisan-water-resources-development-act-of-2020-in-omnibus-legislation

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/18/2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Rep. Napolitano Gold de Fleury Medal

Congratulations to Rep. Grace F. Napolitano on being awarded the Gold de Fleury Medal. Your leadership as Chairwoman of House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee has been critical to supporting the work of the Corps and protecting our nation’s water resources.

The 55th Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon notified U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano of her selection to receive the Gold Order of

12/18/2020

In a statement, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio outlines how the full implementation of positive train control is a major win for public safety that will usher in a new chapter of safer railroading. Chair DeFazio continued: “For years, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to ensure that railroads follow through on implementing this lifesaving technology & be held accountable if they fail to do so in a reasonable timeframe.”

Read House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio’s full statement below. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/chair-defazio-statement-on-railroads-meeting-deadline-for-full-ptc-implementation

12/18/2020

Chair DeFazio Statement on Railroads Meeting Deadline for Full PTC Implementation | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

JUST IN: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio issued a statement on the news that all freight, Amtrak, intercity, and commuter railroads will meet the December 31st #PTCDeadline. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/chair-defazio-statement-on-railroads-meeting-deadline-for-full-ptc-implementation

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/18/2020

Congratulations to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Congresswoman Angie Craig for passage of the STORM Act, now headed to the president’s desk! Her bipartisan bill creates a low-interest loan program for communities to take on mitigation projects that reduce the risks and costs of natural disasters.

12/16/2020

The amicus brief sent today by @TransportDems and @EPWDems asserts that the Trump admin’s #DirtyWaterRule ignores science, fails to provide Congress with basic information about the impacts of this rule, and undermines the ability of states to protect their water quality.

12/16/2020

DeFazio, Napolitano, Beyer, and Carper File Amicus Brief over Trump Administration’s “Dirty Water Rule” | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

T&I Chairs Peter DeFazio and Grace F. Napolitano, Congressman Don Beyer, and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Tom Carper filed a “friend of the court” brief today on the Trump admin’s “Dirty Water Rule” on behalf of Members of Congress. Read more on the amicus brief below. https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/defazio-napolitano-beyer-and-carper-file-amicus-brief-over-trump-administrations-dirty-water-rule

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/15/2020

#WRDA2020 Project: Project to Prevent Invasive Species from Entering the Great Lakes

#WRDA2020 #WRDAStillWorks

12/15/2020

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Now that the House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, the Senate should follow suit.

Congress must deliver #WRDA2020 to invest in critical projects, such as the Meramec River Basin ecosystem restoration plan in St. Louis, MO.

#WRDA2020 #WRDAStillWorks

12/15/2020

#WRDA2020 Project: Meramec River Basin ecosystem restoration plan in St. Louis, MO

#WRDA2020 #WRDAStillWorks

12/15/2020

Congress must support transit systems to prevent irreversible harm to transit workers, the economy, and our way of life. Without emergency funding, public transit systems will be forced to further reduce service and routes and implement labor cuts that will devastate families and communities for years to come. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is fighting for much needed COVID relief to support transit agencies and workers. #SavePublicTransit

12/14/2020

Now that the House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, it must be passed by the Senate before ultimately going to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Congress must deliver #WRDA2020 to invest in critical water resources infrastructure across the nation.

12/10/2020

In May, @TransportDems requested records on how the CDC responded to #COVID19 on Carnival cruise lines to protect passengers and staff. After 7 months, the Committee is still waiting on the production of those records from @CDCgov and @HHSGOV.

Today, T&I called on them to deliver.

In a new letter to the @CDCgov and @HHSGov, @TransportDems Chairs @RepPeterDeFazio and @RepSeanMaloney reveal only 180 pages of records have been delivered. These agencies must produce all requested records to T&I and explain their long delay. Read more here: https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/tandi-leaders-call-on-cdc-and-hhs-to-deliver-documents-related-to-cruise-line-safety-amid-covid-19-first-requested-seven-months-ago

12/09/2020

#WRDA2020 passed the House! This bill will:

-Boost America's competitive edge
-Invest in ports, harbors, and inland waterways
-Affordably build more resilient communities
-Ensure the U.S. Army Corps executes economically and environmentally responsible projects

And more!

12/09/2020

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Did you know that 80% of traded goods move through our nation’s ports, harbors, and inland waterways?

#WRDA2020, which passed the House with bipartisan support, invests in the repair and modernization of water resources infrastructure across the country.

#WRDA2020 #WRDAStillWorks

12/08/2020

The Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020 was named for the late Rep. Cummings. As the former Coast Guard Subcommittee Chair, he worked to improve diversity and inclusion in the Coast Guard and achieve equity for all.

Today the bill named in his honor passed.

12/08/2020

T&I’s Bipartisan Bills to Support the U.S. Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration Clear the House as Part of NDAA | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

NEW: Today, the House passed the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020 as well as legislation reauthorizing funding and programs of the Maritime Administration as a part of the #NDAA.

@TransportDems Chair @RepPeterDeFazio, Ranking Member @RepSamGraves, Coast Guard and Maritime Transp. Subcommittee Chair @RepSeanMaloney, and Ranking Member @RepBobGibbs applauded the passage of their bipartisan and bicameral legislation.

https://transportation.house.gov/news/press-releases/tandis-bipartisan-bills-to-support-the-us-coast-guard-and-the-maritime-administration-clear-the-house-as-part-of-ndaa

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

12/08/2020

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

#WRDA2020 will play a critical role in revitalizing, rebuilding and reimagining local water resources infrastructure in communities across the nation. The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 will:

-Boost America's competitive edge
-Invest in ports, harbors, and inland waterways
-Affordably build more resilient communities

And more! Today, it passsed.

12/08/2020

Pearl Harbor: 5 things you didn’t know about the Coast Guard that day « Coast Guard COAST GUARD COMPASS

Today, we remember the lives lost 79 years ago at #PearlHarbor.

@TransportDems, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. Coast Guard, is honoring their legacy by ensuring the @USCG has the support it needs to fulfill missions at home and abroad. https://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2014/12/pearl-harbor-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-coast-guard-that-day/

While most know that Coast Guard Cutter Taney took part in the battle of Dec. 7, 1941, with the attacks on Pearl Harbor, many don’t realize that the Coast Guard had quite a number of units and personnel who took part in the U.S. defense of Hawaii on that Sunday.