More on Transportation
Apr 4, 2017
Drones & Commercial Space Travel are Focus of Larsen-Led Aviation Hearing Featuring Amazon Prime Air, Virgin Galactic
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top-Ranking Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, today helped lead a hearing which explored Congress’ role in supporting innovation of new technology in the national airspace.
Mar 16, 2017
Transportation & Environment Projects in the Pacific Northwest In Jeopardy Under Trump Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Key Pacific Northwest transportation and environmental projects are in jeopardy under President Trump’s proposed budget – including Sound Transit’s plans to provide light rail service to Lynnwood and Federal Way.
Mar 16, 2017
Larsen, DeFazio Highlight Negative Consequences for U.S. Aviation System Under President’s Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today highlighted the negative consequences for the U.S. aviation system under President Trump’s proposed budget. Key provisions of the President’s budget include moving oversight of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system from the Federal Aviation Administration to “an independent, non-governmental organization” and eliminating funding for the Essential Air Service program, which provides commercial air service in small and rural communities across the country.
Mar 9, 2017
New Report Shows American Infrastructure Near-Failing, Larsen Pressures Congress, President to ‘get serious’ About Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is stepping up his call on federal lawmakers and the President to invest in the nation’s crumbling infrastructure...
Mar 9, 2017
Larsen Introduces Legislation to Increase Airfare Transparency, Protect Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top-Ranking Democrat on House Aviation Subcommittee, has introduced the Know Before You Fly Act, legislation aimed at boosting consumer protections for air travelers.
Mar 8, 2017
In Hearing Featuring Alaska Airlines CEO, Larsen Explores NextGen Air Traffic Control Improvements & Unveils Consumer Protection Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a hearing of the House Aviation Subcommittee, Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden and the top-Ranking Democrat, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), discussed progress made to modernize the national airspace as part of the FAA’s NextGen program...
Mar 8, 2017
