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News Release: The Republican leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security today objected to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) irresponsible proposal to allow for the operation of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) equipment near airports, including equipment that could be capable of shooting down drones.

Committee Chairs DeFazio and Pallone Unveil Major Pipeline Bill That Will Help Combat Climate Change, Improve Public Safety, and Hold Operators Accountable for Egregious Violations

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the “Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Environmentally Responsible (SAFER) Pipelines Act of 2019." ...

Chair DeFazio Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Aviation Safety Standards at Foreign Repair Stations

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced The Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, legislation that would strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of repair stations located outside the United States, particularly at a time when airlines are increasingly relying on outsourced maintenance work.

Following Recent Hearing on the Boeing 737 MAX, Chair DeFazio Presses Boeing CEO for Additional Information About Decisions on MCAS, Grounding the Aircraft, CEO Pay, Boeing’s Legal Strategy and More

News Release: Washington, DC- Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) has sent a series of follow-up questions to Boeing President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg, who testified before the Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, about the decisions that were made before, ...

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to Hold Hearing on Promoting Resiliency Through WRDA 2020

News Release: Washington, DC- Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, “Concepts for the Next Water Resources Development Act: Promoting Resiliency of our Nation’s Water Resources Infrastructure."

Carper Visits Dover High School for America Recycles Day

News Release: DOVER, Del. - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), co-founder of the Senate Recycling Caucus and top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, visited Dover High School to learn more about the school's recycling program on America Recycles Day 2019. Yesterday, a resolution led by Senators Carper and Recycling Caucus co-chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) recognizing America Recycles Day was approved unanimously by the Senate.

Gibbs Statement from Hearing on Commercial and Passenger Vessel Safety

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) from today’s hearing entitled, “Commercial and Passenger Vessel Safety in the U.S.: Challenges and Opportunities":

Chairs DeFazio, Larsen, Vice-Chair Davids Press Airlines on the Mishandling of Mobility Aids for Passengers with Disabilities

News Release: Washington, DC- Yesterday, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Sharice Davids (D-KS) sent a letter to President and CEO of Airlines for America...

Carper-Boozman Resolution Recognizing America Recycles Day Passes Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - To reaffirm our nation's commitment to recycling and to underscore the importance of recycling to our economy and the environment, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) that recognizes Nov. 15, 2019 as “America Recycles Day."

Senators Carper, Coons Join Senators in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Carper, top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) today joined Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and a number of senators in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand regional climate change mitigation programs ...

Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski Statements from Hearing on Amtrak

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) during today’s hearing titled: “Amtrak Now and Into the Future."

Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on Smithsonian Institution Facilities

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled: “Review of Smithsonian Institution Current Facilities and Future Space Needs."

Palmer Statement from Hearing on the Smithsonian’s Current Facilities & Future Space Needs

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) from today’s Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing entitled, “Review of Smithsonian Institution Current Facilities and Future Space Needs":

Barrasso: We Need to Preserve & Expand Our Use of Nuclear Energy

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), delivered the following remarks at a hearing titled “Preserving and Expanding Clean, Reliable Nuclear Power: U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Performance Trends and Safety Initiatives."

Opening Statement of Ranking Member Carper: Preserving and Expanding Clean, Reliable Nuclear Power: U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Performance Trends and Safety Initiatives

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held the hearing, “Preserving and Expanding Clean, Reliable Nuclear Power: U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Performance Trends and Safety Initiatives." Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.), as prepared for delivery...

Crawford Statement from Hearing on Amtrak & U.S. Passenger Rail Service

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) from today’s hearing entitled," Amtrak Now and Into the Future":

AUDIO: Ahead of America Recycles Day, Carper Urges Delawareans to Recycle