Transportation & Infrastructure

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Washington state airports will receive more than $310 million in critical COVID-19 relief funding provided under the CARES Act. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below opening statement at today’s House Aviation Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Airline Passenger Experience: What It Is and What It Can Be." You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. More information about Tuesday’s hearing, including witnesses, testimony, additional background… Read more »

FREDERICK, MD – On Friday, February 28, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Bus Caucus, joined Rep. David Trone (MD-06) and local officials to highlight the importance of federal investment in bus innovation and green technology for public transportation projects. Larsen will tour Frederick County’s electric bus fleet facility and a local solar array that powers… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08), a member of the New Democrats’ Climate Change Task Force, and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), vice chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, introduced legislation to provide a foundation for climate change mitigation practices and technologies in the civil aviation and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below opening statement at today’s House Aviation Subcommittee hearing entitled “Looking Forward: The Future of America’s Aviation Maintenance and Manufacturing Workforce.” You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. Remarks as prepared for delivery “Good morning and thank you to today’s… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Suzan K. DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced legislation to ensure medium-sized cities receive critical federal funding for surface transportation and infrastructure projects. The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development for Underfunded Projects (BUILD UP) Act… Read more »

House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below opening statement at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing entitled “Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers.” You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. Remarks as prepared for delivery “Good morning and thank you to the witnesses for joining today’s… Read more »

 – Today, House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on news of the resignation of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg: “Nothing is more important than the safety of the traveling public. As Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, I remain committed to the thorough oversight of the 737 MAX certification process and ensuring the… Read more »

EVERETT, WA – House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to Boeing’s decision to temporarily halt the production of 737 MAX airplanes at its Renton, Washington factory: “Today’s Boeing announcement is a body blow to its workers and the region’s economy. The only saving grace is the Boeing leadership has… Read more »

House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below opening statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing entitled “The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Federal Aviation Administration’s Oversight of the Aircraft’s Certification.” You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. Remarks as prepared for… Read more »