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Hearing H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act); and other matters cleared...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript · 30 transcript matches
SPEAKER_58 "This legislation builds on the historic progress made through the bipartisan infrastructure law and continues our bipartisan commitment to creating a transportation system that is safer, stronger, and better prepared for our future. This bill makes critical investments in both our transportation infrastructure and, equally important, in our transportation safety. It will support projects that my community on Long Island and others across our country rely on every"
Hearing Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
CANTWELL, MARIA "gutted protections Congress put in place for independent agencies and the membership there, because I think that is the way to get partisan interests out of the way and get majorities working together. Our first Democratic nominee is Thomas Chapman, who is re-nominated to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Mr. Chapman has a commitment a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Mr. Chapman has a commitment to fact-based investigation and a reputation of trying to continue to serve the NTSB and all that it represents, and so I'm happy to support him. Karen..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard Kloster, of West Virginia, and Michelle A. Schultz, of Pennsylvania, each...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025 · Transcript · 8 transcript matches
CRUZ, TED "While my Democrat colleagues have sought to delay and derail this hearing based on the President's exercise of his Article II power, the focus of today should be plain and simple, supporting transportation safety and rail competition. The three individuals before us have a breadth of knowledge in transportation safety and railroad operations and are well equipped to serve on the NTSB and the STB. I'm eager to hear how each of you will approach your roles in ensuring the overall strength and safety of our country's transportation system. I now turn to Senator Lujan, who is sitting in for..."
Hearing Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript · 8 transcript matches
CLYBURN, JAMES E. "Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and welcome back, Mr. Secretary. DOT's primary mission is to invest in solutions that improve transportation safety. This includes safer transportation in our skies, on our rails, in our ports, and over and under our"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board, Edward Eppler,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
CRUZ, TED "Good morning. Good morning. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order. Today we'll hear from five nominees. Thomas Chapman for another term on the National Transportation Safety Board. Edward Epler to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Transportation. Karen Hedlund for another term on the Surface Transportation Board. Brian Lorenz and Karen Sessions to serve on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Mr. Chapman, a Democrat nominee, has served on the NTSB since 2020, where he has focused"
Hearing Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript · 7 transcript matches
UNKNOWN "challenges such as air traffic control modernization, highway improvements, and freight rail safety. Whether on our railways, roads, or in the skies, ensuring greater transportation safety is a core tenet and was a core tenet in drafting the contents of this package. To reaffirm our global leadership in aviation safety and efficiency, we are providing the FAA the funds to hire and train 2,300 new air traffic controllers, building on this historic funding in FY26 for our controller workforce. To support the DOT's ongoing efforts to modernize our air traffic control system nationwide, we're..."
Hearing Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportation innovation.
senate Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript · 7 transcript matches
YOUNG, TODD "I'm sure many of my colleagues want the same opportunities for their state as well. So as Congress continues to contemplate legislation, it's imperative that we protect the innovative opportunities that will bolster our supply chains, increase safety, and deliver other workable transportation solutions to meet the needs of our economy. We have an experience panel covering several different modes of the transportation economy"
CRS Report
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): Background and Possible Issues for Reauthorization and Oversight
Reports · Aug 10, 2016
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is a small, independent federal agency with responsibility for investigating transportation accidents; conducting transportation safety studies;...
Hearing Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript · 6 transcript matches
PALLONE, FRANK "dental and primary care, as well as nutrition education right at the school. We are considering a bipartisan recycling bill, also from our Environment Subcommittee. This package is a long time coming and represents a good step forward to bolstering our domestic recycling and composting systems through improved data collection and increased recycling accessibility. Finally, I am pleased that we are here marking up a bipartisan safety bill that will be included in the larger Surface Transportation Bill. Safety should not be a partisan issue. This bill contains many provisions that will enhance..."
CRS Report
Rail Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas: Safety and Regulation
Reports · Jul 28, 2020
An emerging alternative to domestic natural gas pipelines is shipping natural gas by rail, creating what some refer to as “virtual pipelines.” On April 10, 2019, the Trump Administration issued...
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"While my Democrat colleagues have sought to delay and derail this hearing based on the President's exercise of his Article II power, the focus of today should be plain and simple, supporting transportation safety and rail competition. The three individuals before us have a breadth of knowledge in transportation safety and railroad operations and are well equipped to serve on the NTSB and the STB. I'm eager to hear how each of you will approach your roles in ensuring the overall strength and..."
Witness The Honorable Jennifer Homendy
National Transportation Safety Board · 1 hearing
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U.S. Rail Transportation of Crude Oil: Background and Issues for Congress
Reports · Dec 4, 2014
North America is experiencing a boom in crude oil supply, primarily due to growing production in the Canadian oil sands and the recent expansion of shale oil production from the Bakken fields in...
Testimony CANTWELL, MARIA
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"gutted protections Congress put in place for independent agencies and the membership there, because I think that is the way to get partisan interests out of the way and get majorities working together. Our first Democratic nominee is Thomas Chapman, who is re-nominated to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Mr. Chapman has a commitment a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Mr. Chapman has a commitment to fact-based investigation and a reputation of trying to..."
CRS Report
Federal Traffic Safety Programs: In Brief
Report · Jan 11, 2024
In 2021, almost 43,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes, and approximately 2.5 million were injured. This marked the highest number of roadway fatalities in the United States since 2005. The...
Hearing Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
SPEAKER_16 "There's an opportunity for both states and the federal government to be involved together to make sure that we are winning this race. Young I'd be glad to I'll give you just a few items I would say, first of all, we need to make sure that Congress is directing the Department of Transportation to require a safety case and also to establish certain driving competencies. Second, we need to create a national AV safety data repository that allows for incident data to be housed at NHTSA and shared out with state regulatory partners. And then third, but certainly not finally, we need to evolve some..."
CRS Report
Highways and Highway Safety on Indian Lands
Reports · Feb 2, 2016
Cars and trucks are the primary means of transportation on Indian lands, mostly rural areas that cover about 56 million acres. There are about 145,000 miles of roads, owned variously by tribal,...
CRS Report
The Coast Guard’s Need for Experienced Marine Safety Personnel
Reports · Sep 19, 2019
For at least four decades, Congress has been concerned about the Coast Guard’s ability to maintain an adequate staff of experienced marine safety personnel to ensure that vessels meet federal safety...
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of Matthew Anderson, of Colorado, to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Mar 12, 2026 · Request transcript
CRS Report
Pipelines: Securing the Veins of the American Economy
Testimony · Apr 19, 2016
pipelines, pipeline safety, pipeline security, critical infrastructure, Transportation Security Administration, TSA
Hearing Budget Hearing – Federal Aviation Administration
house Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2025 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
COLE, TOM "and I understand your budget request for FY26 contemplates pushing that number potentially to as high as 2,500. As we advance the FY26 appropriation, I look forward to working with you and the administration and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fund critical safety missions and transportation infrastructure needs for the country. With that, let me just add this is a genuinely bipartisan subcommittee, and all of us are in the skies together. We all"
Hearing Hearings to examine how shutdowns threaten air safety, travel, and the economy.
senate Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation · Nov 19, 2025 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
MORAN, JERRY "It was a moment that this Congress, this subcommittee, and the administration all gathered around the idea of improving the safety of our airways. We must do our part to enable the FAA and the Department of Transportation to make certain that America remains the standard for aviation and air safety. The sole integrator of the brand-new air traffic control system is set to be announced soon and will fully fund the Department of Transportation for FY26 as a necessary step to modernizing our"
CRS Report
Marijuana Use and Highway Safety
Report · May 14, 2019
A growing number of Americans report that they use marijuana. Most states now allow the use of marijuana for treatment of medical conditions. Ten states and the District of Columbia, representing a...
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.1070, to establish a National STEM Week to promote American innovation and enhance STEM education pathways for all...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Oct 21, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.71, to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars, S.1898, to establish a...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 3, 2026 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Carmel, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration, John DeLeeuw, of...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, and Michael Graham, of Virginia, both to be a Member of the National...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Dec 8, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Business meeting to consider the nomination of Neil Jacobs, of North Carolina, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; to be...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Sep 17, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Hearings to examine the National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report, focusing on the DCA midair collision.
senate Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation · Mar 27, 2025 · Request transcript
Hearing Oversight Hearing – National Transportation Safety Board
house Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee · Mar 26, 2025 · Request transcript
CRS Report
Complete Streets: A Primer
Report · Aug 11, 2026
Complete streets is a multimodal approach to roadway design and safety that considers all users of transportation infrastructure. A street is considered complete if it facilitates the safe movement...
CRS Report
Commercial Truck Safety: Overview
Report · Mar 21, 2017
More than 11 million large trucks travel U.S. roads, and almost 4 million people hold commercial driver’s licenses. In 2015, large trucks were involved in more than 400,000 motor vehicle crashes...
CRS Report
Pipeline Transportation of Hydrogen: Regulation, Research, and Policy
Reports · Mar 2, 2021
Some in Congress have proposed hydrogen as an environmentally superior alternative to conventional fossil fuels for vehicles and power generation, among other applications. Delivering hydrogen to...
Hearing Hearings to examine improving safety across the National Airspace System.
senate Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation · Jun 23, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
DUCKWORTH, TAMMY "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Rana, I want to thank you so much for your continued work, and there's no question as to your dedication to aviation safety. Thank you for bringing together this panel of industry experts for a very critical conversation about an issue that should concern every American, the alarming rise in close calls in the national airspace system. In November of 2023, I chaired a committee hearing on this very topic. National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy warned that, and I quote, the concerning uptick in such incidents is a clear warning sign that..."
Hearing Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States
house Communications and Technology Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
DINGELL, DEBBIE "All right. So I'm going to ask you more specific. I'm going to go to Mr. Grossman, because I've got to get this in before I run out of time. As autonomous and connected vehicle technologies continue to advance, how important are P&T systems to the future of transportation, infrastructure, and vehicle safety? Okay. I'm going to give you more for the"
CRS Report
Natural Gas Reliability: Issues for Congress
Reports · Jul 15, 2024
The reliability of the U.S. natural gas system is of growing policy interest in Congress. Until recently, natural gas shortages were relatively rare. However, key stakeholders, especially in the...
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"His service is a reminder of why expertise matters. Last summer's devastating flash floods in Central Texas, including the tragic loss of young women at Camp Mystic, reminded us that the quality of our weather forecasts and emergency management systems really matters. The same principle applies to our bipartisan slated nominees. These positions require competence and judgment. Today, we will consider Thomas Chapman to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, Edward Epler to be..."
CRS Report
Legislation Partially Addresses Fatal “Duck Boat” Accidents
Resources · Apr 29, 2022
Amphibious passenger vehicles (APVs), widely known as “duck boats,” are tourist vehicles designed to drive on roads and operate as boats in water. Several fatal accidents have drawn attention to...
Testimony CARBAJAL, SALUD O.
"Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act o...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"The Coast Guard has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, but has never moved forward with a formal NPRM or final rule. This is a major safety concern that even the National Transportation Safety Board has called for since"
Testimony CANTWELL, MARIA
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"I'm confident with the largest proposed rail merger in our nation's history currently being evaluated by the Surface Transportation Board. Karen will put the public's interest first and foremost, so I'm glad to support her again today. I will not be supporting the remaining nominees that are on the agenda today. That is David Cummings to be Administrator of the Transportation Safety Administration, Edward Epler to be the Department of Transportation Financial Officer, or I want to point out..."
CRS Report
Cockpit Automation, Flight Systems Complexity, and Aircraft Certification: Background and Issues for Congress
Reports · Oct 3, 2019
The increasing complexity and automation of flight control systems pose a challenge to federal policy regarding aircraft certification and pilot training. Despite significant commercial aviation...
CRS Report
East Palestine, OH, Train Derailment and Hazardous Materials Shipment by Rail: Frequently Asked Questions
Reports · Feb 24, 2023
On February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials operated by Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation derailed in the town of East Palestine, OH. The derailment involved a fire and...
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"Good morning. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order. Today we will hear from three nominees. John DeLue, nominee to serve as a board member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Richard Kloster, nominee to serve as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. And Michelle Schultz, nominee to continue to serve as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. Congratulations to each of you. Before I introduce the nominees, I want to spend a..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Good morning. Good morning. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order. Today we'll hear from five nominees. Thomas Chapman for another term on the National Transportation Safety Board. Edward Epler to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Transportation. Karen Hedlund for another term on the Surface Transportation Board. Brian Lorenz and Karen Sessions to serve on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Mr. Chapman, a Democrat nominee, has..."
Testimony DELEEUW
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"Thank you, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Lujan, and members of the committee. It's an honor to appear before you today as you consider my nomination to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. I'm immensely grateful to President Trump for nominating me, as this is a lifelong"
Testimony LUJÁN, BEN RAY
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"he refused to answer any of my questions about the firings he carried out saying they were subject to litigation. However, Mr. Morse's actions have a direct link to your nomination today because he wrote the email illegally firing Vice Chair Alvin Brown from the National Transportation Safety Board. Yes or no, is your nomination to the NTSB to take the vacancy left by Mr. Brown's"
Testimony CANTWELL, MARIA
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"This amendment gives the regulatory certainty to companies producing cars in the U.S. who have already aligned by these existing rules. So, I'd encourage my colleagues to support the Duckworth amendment. I move that PN 9013 the nomination of Thomas B Chapman to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board be favorably reported. Mr. Chairman, I move"
Testimony THOMAS CHAPMAN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Thanks to all of you for the opportunity to appear before you. I'm honored to be nominated by the President to serve a full second term as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. I very much appreciate the support of NTSB Board Chair Jennifer Homendy, who is here with us today. Likewise, I thank my colleague, Board Member Michael Graham, for being here and for his support. And I'm grateful to my remarkable colleagues at NTSB for all they do to promote safety and"
Testimony THOMAS CHAPMAN
Hearings to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"alcohol-impaired driving and excessive speed. I am proud of the important public policy accomplishments to which I have contributed as a former member of the Commerce Committee staff and since joining the National Transportation Safety Board. I welcome the prospect of building on these efforts through additional service as a member of the"
Testimony DUCKWORTH, TAMMY
Hearings to examine improving safety across the National Airspace Syst...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 23, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Rana, I want to thank you so much for your continued work, and there's no question as to your dedication to aviation safety. Thank you for bringing together this panel of industry experts for a very critical conversation about an issue that should concern every American, the alarming rise in close calls in the national airspace system. In November of 2023, I chaired a committee hearing on this very topic. National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer..."
Testimony MR. CHRISTOPHER SUNUNU
Hearings to examine improving safety across the National Airspace Syst...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 23, 2026
"To thank all those first responders who risked their lives in those situations, these moments are a somber reminder that aviation safety demands constant vigilance. I'd also like to acknowledge the efforts of the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board, led by FAA Administrator Brian Bedford and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. Their drive toward aviation safety and dedication to this critical mission is foundational to its success. U.S. commercial aviation remains..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"challenges such as air traffic control modernization, highway improvements, and freight rail safety. Whether on our railways, roads, or in the skies, ensuring greater transportation safety is a core tenet and was a core tenet in drafting the contents of this package. To reaffirm our global leadership in aviation safety and efficiency, we are providing the FAA the funds to hire and train 2,300 new air traffic controllers, building on this historic funding in FY26 for our controller workforce. To..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"People with disabilities, who account for 55% of these claims, will bear the brunt of these decisions. Although this bill rejects many of the harmful policy riders that would weaken transportation safety, it does not come without tradeoffs. For transportation, this bill would nearly eliminate public transit and bus service improvement"
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Just this February, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, what they did was they submitted a report to the Congress acknowledging that the technology necessary for rulemaking is still in development. This builds on two reports that have been published by NHTSA, Transportation Safety. This was in"
Testimony CLYBURN, JAMES E.
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and welcome back, Mr. Secretary. DOT's primary mission is to invest in solutions that improve transportation safety. This includes safer transportation in our skies, on our rails, in our ports, and over and under our"
Testimony TORRES, NORMA J.
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"Between can I put this to the record? Secretary Duffy, between September 2025 and May 2026, the National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Database states that there were over 900 aviation accidents, 167 of them fatal. We have major DLT issues that you've outlined in your opening statement and while I also want to celebrate the 250th birthday, we have a lot of urgent"
Testimony SPEAKER_58
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"This legislation builds on the historic progress made through the bipartisan infrastructure law and continues our bipartisan commitment to creating a transportation system that is safer, stronger, and better prepared for our future. This bill makes critical investments in both our transportation infrastructure and, equally important, in our transportation safety. It will support projects that my community on Long Island and others across our country rely on every"
Testimony SPEAKER_37
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"legislating after any accident, and the accident in East Palestine is no different. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigations are essential to understanding just what went wrong and how we can prevent future accidents from occurring. After the NTSB released its report on June 25, 2024, it was clear that many pieces of the amendment that we are considering today would have had absolutely no impact on that"
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"deserve dignity and humane treatment. Yet, in 2025 alone, more than 24,000 American horses were shipped across our borders to slaughterhouses, often after enduring long and inhumane journeys in overcrowded conditions. Many of these horses endure these journeys in overcrowded, inappropriate trailers, often without adequate food, water, or rest. Some suffer injuries, extreme stress, and exhaustion before they even reach their fatal destination. No animal that has given so much to humans should..."
Testimony MR. STEVE ELLIS
Mitigation and Multiple Loss Properties: Factors Influencing the High ...
house Financial Services Committee · Mar 26, 2026
"that was a Rand Corporation study and I don't recall right off the top of my head whether they were just eventually, became severe repetitive or repetitive loss or whether they were historic properties. I'm not sure. Certainly, Mr. Chairman, and I can add to that. I also think about Houston, where you had Ike come through, and then just years later you had Hurricane Harvey and some of the same properties flooding, and these are areas where we should have learned from that disaster, and it gets..."
Testimony MERKLEY, JEFF
Hearings to examine sanctuary cities, focusing on law and order.
senate Budget Committee · Mar 10, 2026
"are 1 higher how much more does that add to the debt Yeah 50 trillion Well thanks a lot, folks, for passing a bill that's going to add $30 to $50 trillion to our national debt, suppressing our investments in health care, housing, education, public safety, transportation, all important things for the welfare of America. And Mr. Duke, how did that bill affect the size of the working age"
Hearing "Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, Reconciliation, and Force Design 2028."
house Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
CARBAJAL, SALUD O. "The Coast Guard has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, but has never moved forward with a formal NPRM or final rule. This is a major safety concern that even the National Transportation Safety Board has called for since"
Hearing Mitigation and Multiple Loss Properties: Factors Influencing the High Cost of Flooding
house Housing and Insurance Subcommittee · Mar 26, 2026 · Transcript
MR. STEVE ELLIS "that was a Rand Corporation study and I don't recall right off the top of my head whether they were just eventually, became severe repetitive or repetitive loss or whether they were historic properties. I'm not sure. Certainly, Mr. Chairman, and I can add to that. I also think about Houston, where you had Ike come through, and then just years later you had Hurricane Harvey and some of the same properties flooding, and these are areas where we should have learned from that disaster, and it gets back to my comment about having a disaster, a National Transportation Safety Board for disasters...."
Hearing Hearings to examine sanctuary cities, focusing on law and order.
senate Budget Committee · Mar 10, 2026 · Transcript
MERKLEY, JEFF "are 1 higher how much more does that add to the debt Yeah 50 trillion Well thanks a lot, folks, for passing a bill that's going to add $30 to $50 trillion to our national debt, suppressing our investments in health care, housing, education, public safety, transportation, all important things for the welfare of America. And Mr. Duke, how did that bill affect the size of the working age"
Hearing American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership.
house Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_07 "because it is going to be in every sector of our economy. Beyond that, it's going to be essential that we have a trusted supply chain of physical AI-enabled robotics in order to assist with our manufacturing, to assist with our logistics, warehousing, perimeter security, public safety, defense, transportation, and infrastructure. The robots that Boston Dynamics provides are used in a variety of ways to keep people safe and to keep public"
Hearing Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_22 "Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2986 offered by Ms. Castro of Florida. H.R. 9338, a bill to amend Title 49 United States Code to improve the safety of pipeline transportation and for other purposes. Amendment to H.R. 9338 offered by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez of New York, strike section"
Hearing “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Mar 4, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_31 "Well, Congressman, first of all, Minnesota ranks in the top three safest states by highway data from your own department. The data from the Department of Transportation for highway safety. We have the"
Hearing Subcommittee Markup of Seven Pieces of Legislation
house Environment Subcommittee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
LANGWORTHY, NICHOLAS A. "This bill doesn't eliminate anti-idling laws. It simply recognizes that buses are unique, that safety and accessibility matters, and that transportation providers shouldn't have to choose between complying with federal safety requirements and avoiding local"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nomination of David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 16, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_03 "I come before you today not as a bureaucrat, but as a transportation executive and technologist. My 25-year career spans the entire transportation system, including urban mobility, highway safety, port security, and air traffic control. I will bring this experience and innovation to help the TSA secure what this administration calls the golden age of"
Hearing Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical Mineral Recovery and Recycling
house Environment Subcommittee · Jun 24, 2026 · Transcript
PALLONE, FRANK "associated with the end-of-life treatment of lithium-ion batteries, if you would? Well, I appreciate it. And again, I think that these batteries, or lithium-ion batteries that are handled or transported or disposed of improperly can pose significant safety risks. So that's why I think it's vital for any updated universal waste standard to adequately address these risks because battery safety is integral to whatever safe and sustainable recycling of these critical minerals that we seek. So thank you"
Hearing “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security”
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 4, 2026 · Transcript
KRISTI NOEM "a student here in this country, being here on a visa, that it is a privilege that is afforded to those individuals, and that the cities in which they're located in should be working with federal law enforcement officers and public safety officials to ensure a safe environment for everyone. » Yeah, it's been a great partnership to help get this public safety threat off the roads. The Department of Transportation has jurisdiction over the Department of Transportation, and we have been working with We have been working with them on the actual CDLs and those driving schools, which some of them..."
Hearing Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act's Mobile Source Requirements
house Environment Subcommittee · Jun 3, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_19 "This point is not coming just from us or from our passengers. This week, SMART, a union representing professional motor coach operators and transportation workers serving New York City and the greater region, sent a letter raising serious concerns about the operational, workforce, and safety impacts of New York City's idling enforcement framework. In parts of the city, motor coaches face a zero-minute idling rule, and in other parts of the city, they have between one and three minutes of idling"
Testimony SPEAKER_49
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"For workers, transportation workforce protection and development programs, plus other labor protections. For safety, active transportation programs like pedestrian and bike safety, and reauthorizing the Safe Streets Program. For communities, increasing community participation in policy and implementation decisions, and economic participation through continued DBE"
Testimony PALLONE, FRANK
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"dental and primary care, as well as nutrition education right at the school. We are considering a bipartisan recycling bill, also from our Environment Subcommittee. This package is a long time coming and represents a good step forward to bolstering our domestic recycling and composting systems through improved data collection and increased recycling accessibility. Finally, I am pleased that we are here marking up a bipartisan safety bill that will be included in the larger Surface..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"I appreciate her being here. As she said about Mr. DeLue's nomination back in September, John has an extensive background in aviation safety and has worked alongside the NTSB for decades. He often uses lessons learned to improve safety throughout transportation, including oil and pipelines and maritime. John will be an excellent addition to the"
Testimony PAPPAS, CHRIS
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"life, modernize needed infrastructure priorities. And the bill delivers for our communities over the long term, ensuring that guaranteed funding is there for our transportation sector and making sure states and communities can plan for and invest in the infrastructure needs of the future. There are always steps that we can take to make a good bill even better, and I'm going to continue pushing support for rail, for railway safety, active transportation investment, and addressing the problem of..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"problem. And Ms. Titus, Ms. Davis, think about this. Here comes the problem. The amendment, my amendment, changes the federal cost share from 50% to 80%. Reducing the required private match from 50% down to the standard 20% match used across most federal transportation and safety programs. And I got the document in here so everybody knows. Here it all is. Chrissy grants, 80-20. National highway performance grants, 80-20 cost share. Surface transportation block grants, 80-20. Highway safety..."
Testimony SPEAKER_07
American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secur...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"because it is going to be in every sector of our economy. Beyond that, it's going to be essential that we have a trusted supply chain of physical AI-enabled robotics in order to assist with our manufacturing, to assist with our logistics, warehousing, perimeter security, public safety, defense, transportation, and infrastructure. The robots that Boston Dynamics provides are used in a variety of ways to keep people safe and to keep public"
Testimony SPEAKER_48
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"It includes my bill to authorize $250 million for communities hosting international sporting events, including the World Cup, but with the LA Olympics coming soon, the potential of the 2031 Women's World Cup in the U.S. and the 2034 Utah Olympics, and makes funding available for projects improving veterans' access to VA facilities. Throughout this process, we fought to at least maintain current funding levels for surface transportation modes, save lives through accountability measures and..."
Testimony COLE, TOM
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"or weaken what we've built there. This commitment extends beyond controllers alone. Aviation safety depends on a full complement of qualified safety personnel across the FAA. I will also reiterate my steadfast commitment to prioritize investments in tribal and rural areas and the FY 27 bill under Mr. Womack's leadership demonstrates that commitment. Nearly 70% of America's road miles are in rural areas and about 145,000 of those miles are on roads that pass through tribal lands. These..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"This amendment also includes a common-sense type of flexibility. It exempts emergency response projects, disaster recovery work, and pilot or demonstration projects testing innovative transportation technologies and safety designs. We know that the costs of failing to plan for long-term infrastructure are"
Testimony SPEAKER_22
Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2986 offered by Ms. Castro of Florida. H.R. 9338, a bill to amend Title 49 United States Code to improve the safety of pipeline transportation and for other purposes. Amendment to H.R. 9338 offered by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez of New York, strike section"
Testimony SPEAKER_31
“Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II”
house Oversight and Government Reform Committee · Mar 4, 2026
"Well, Congressman, first of all, Minnesota ranks in the top three safest states by highway data from your own department. The data from the Department of Transportation for highway safety. We have the"
Testimony COLE, TOM
Budget Hearing – Federal Aviation Administration
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 4, 2025
"and I understand your budget request for FY26 contemplates pushing that number potentially to as high as 2,500. As we advance the FY26 appropriation, I look forward to working with you and the administration and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fund critical safety missions and transportation infrastructure needs for the country. With that, let me just add this is a genuinely bipartisan subcommittee, and all of us are in the skies together. We all"
Testimony LANGWORTHY, NICHOLAS A.
Subcommittee Markup of Seven Pieces of Legislation
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"This bill doesn't eliminate anti-idling laws. It simply recognizes that buses are unique, that safety and accessibility matters, and that transportation providers shouldn't have to choose between complying with federal safety requirements and avoiding local"
Testimony SPEAKER_43
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Thank you Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larson. I support advancing this bipartisan transportation bill that improves safety, delivers jobs, grows local economies, and meets the transportation and infrastructure needs of communities in Washington State, the 10th Congressional District, and across the"
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilit...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"All right. So I'm going to ask you more specific. I'm going to go to Mr. Grossman, because I've got to get this in before I run out of time. As autonomous and connected vehicle technologies continue to advance, how important are P&T systems to the future of transportation, infrastructure, and vehicle safety? Okay. I'm going to give you more for the"
Testimony SPEAKER_16
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"There's an opportunity for both states and the federal government to be involved together to make sure that we are winning this race. Young I'd be glad to I'll give you just a few items I would say, first of all, we need to make sure that Congress is directing the Department of Transportation to require a safety case and also to establish certain driving competencies. Second, we need to create a national AV safety data repository that allows for incident data to be housed at NHTSA and shared..."
Testimony CARBAJAL, SALUD O.
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"which are essential to maintaining and expanding passenger rail service like the Pacific Surfliner and throughout California. I also appreciate that this legislation takes a forward-looking approach toward emerging transportation technologies. The inclusion of an autonomous vehicle safety title recognizes that innovation is already reshaping our transportation system. Importantly, the bill does not ignore the workforce implications of these"
Testimony DELEEUW
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"It is our duty, collectively, to learn from each tragedy, to draw knowledge to improve the safety of us all. If confirmed, I would consider it a great honor and privilege to serve my country once again, and I commit to working with this committee to improve safety across all modes of transportation. Thank you again for this opportunity, and I look forward to answering your"
Testimony PALLONE, FRANK
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"and that we do not agree that there's any implied preemption. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for the bipartisan work on this safety title for the surface transportation reauthorization, which I am encouraging everyone to vote yes on"
Testimony CLYBURN, JAMES E.
Budget Hearing – Federal Aviation Administration
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 4, 2025
"FAA resources being used to address our most immediate threats brought forward by aging technology and staffing shuffles at the FAA. Mr. Chairman, it is our duty on the subcommittee to continue helping the FAA modernize its air traffic control system. And in a year where we see more robust investments in FAA, my hope is that it does not come at the expense of strengthening safety for other modes of transportation or keeping our seniors and working families housed. I look forward to learning..."
Testimony YOUNG, TODD
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"I'm sure many of my colleagues want the same opportunities for their state as well. So as Congress continues to contemplate legislation, it's imperative that we protect the innovative opportunities that will bolster our supply chains, increase safety, and deliver other workable transportation solutions to meet the needs of our economy. We have an experience panel covering several different modes of the transportation economy"
Testimony SPEAKER_33
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of the Build America 250 Act, a bipartisan effort to strengthen America's transportation network, modernize critical infrastructure, improve safety, and ensure that federal investments are delivered efficiently and responsibly. This legislation recognizes a simple"
Testimony SPEAKER_33
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey data make clear that too many drivers either do not understand the law, are distracted, or simply don't care. The Break for Kids Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement a national public safety messaging campaign, like the Click It or Ticket campaign, to educate drivers about the dangers and consequences of illegal passing stopped school buses. Public awareness and education are essential tools to help prevent..."
Testimony SPEAKER_30
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"This year marks 70 years since President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 into law. For Kansans, that anniversary carries a special meaning. President Eisenhower, who hailed from Abilene, Kansas in my district, understood that a strong transportation network was essential to the safety, commerce, and unity of the United States. His vision helped connect a growing country and gave future generations a highway system that changed the way Americans live, work, and..."
Testimony VAN DREW, JEFFERSON
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"First, I want to thank Chairman Graves and the committee staff for working with us to these provisions in the manager's amendments. In the wake of catastrophic bridge incidents we've seen across the nation, my first amendment co-led by my friend Rep Titus establishes interdisciplinary bridge safety team within the Department of Transportation. They will bring together the Federal Highway Administration, the Coast Guard, the"
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Mr. Collins, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I strongly support this amendment. This amendment would bring back common sense to a key issue affecting the trucking industry and the companies that make truck trailers. The companies that make these truck trailers are facing unfair litigation that could put their businesses at risk. These companies spend a lot of time testing and retesting the trailers to make sure they create a product that meets all the federal standards. These..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Without objection, the amendment will be considered as read. Mr. Carbajal is recognized for five minutes to speak on his amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My amendment would finally extend federal hours of service protections to railroad yardmasters. These are the same protections already afforded to other safety-sensitive rail employees, including locomotive engineers, conductors, switchmen, dispatchers, and signal employees. Yardmasters perform safety-critical work, yet under current law,..."
Testimony SPEAKER_03
Hearings to examine the nomination of David Cummins, of Virginia, to b...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 16, 2026
"I come before you today not as a bureaucrat, but as a transportation executive and technologist. My 25-year career spans the entire transportation system, including urban mobility, highway safety, port security, and air traffic control. I will bring this experience and innovation to help the TSA secure what this administration calls the golden age of"
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"what this bill does. It also decimates programs that spur the development of new affordable housing. Do we want to close the door for the hardworking families who want to take ownership and practice stewardship of a piece of the country? This bill drastically underfunds our railroads with an 84% cut to the Federal Railroad Administration and significantly reduces transportation infrastructure spending, which will lead to rail safety issues as well as road congestion and deterioration...."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"is not the time to abandon our commitment and leave the public to fend for themselves. It isn't much of a stretch to assume that we all have constituents who rely on the safety, the availability and the convenience of transportation and housing. That's why I'm confused by the majority's strategy of underfunding and establishing barriers to access. The federal government should not act as an obstacle to reliable transportation or reliable housing, but that's what this bill does. It also..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I have an amendment at the desk. I ask unanimous consent that it be considered as read. Without objection, the reading the amendment is dispensed with and chairman Wommack is recognized to explain the amendment. Thank You, Mr. Chairman. This en bloc amendment includes bill and report changes that would further strengthen the underlying bill. The federal funds to so-called sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate and coordinate with the Department of Homeland..."
Testimony WOMACK, STEVE
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"We appreciate that effort and would remind you of the requirements set forth in the Fiscal 26 law regarding proper execution of programs appropriated by this committee, along with new congressional notification requirements. Our hearing today serves as an example of the reciprocal relationship between this committee and the Executive Branch to ensure the appropriate resources are provided to DOT to meet our shared goals of safety, infrastructure improvements, and modernization of our..."
Testimony KING-HINDS, KIMBERLYN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"These investments matter. For the CNMI, transportation infrastructure is directly tied to public safety, tourism, commerce, disaster resilience, and long-term economic sustainability, and for small island And for small island economies like ours, sustainability is national"
Testimony SPEAKER_13
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"That disaster did not happen in a vacuum. It exposed serious weaknesses in the freight rail industry safety practices, particularly when it comes to transporting hazardous materials through our communities. Just two months ago, a derailment occurred in my own congressional district in Texas. The derailed equipment included two empty rail cars, four rail cars carrying non-hazardous materials, 18 tank cars carrying hazardous materials, 10 of the derailed rank cars released materials, including..."
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move to strike the last word. First, I want to thank you, Chair Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone and our committee staffs for months of hard work and stakeholder engagement that went into being able to present this bipartisan auto safety package ahead of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. I am encouraged by what we are considering today, a bipartisan work"
Testimony SPEAKER_06
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"And by the way, it was temporary, right? But it was supposed to be a temporary tax. It's not here. We are 120 years later incentive So obviously we need to get Senator Young's bill across the finish line and get that done I think again it goes back to the connected the advanced truck rule We need to lower the cost of to transportation senator. I point out to beyond safety and environmental gains Must be referring to the fantastic factory in Chillicothe, Ohio them absolutely brand-new Frank..."
Testimony DELEEUW
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"Real safety change occurs after recommendations are implemented and improvements are made. Third, I believe there are opportunities to facilitate safety information sharing across the various modes of transportation, and bring the different modes together to share lessons learned. A cross-model approach will further the NTSB's mission of preventing accidents and saving"
Testimony BRESNAHAN, ROBERT P.
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"We don't talk nearly enough about keeping those workers safe once they're out getting that job done. That's why I'm proud this bill includes Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act, which I worked with Representative Carter to make sure that work zone safety is a priority at the Department of Transportation. Finally, all of these investments mean nothing unless shovels are actually put into the"
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"At Tesla, we believe autonomous vehicles are the future. AVs present an opportunity to significantly improve safety on the road and enhance accessibility to transportation for all Americans. AVs also provide an opportunity for the U.S. to create jobs and reassert its"
Testimony PALLONE, FRANK
Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical ...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 24, 2026
"associated with the end-of-life treatment of lithium-ion batteries, if you would? Well, I appreciate it. And again, I think that these batteries, or lithium-ion batteries that are handled or transported or disposed of improperly can pose significant safety risks. So that's why I think it's vital for any updated universal waste standard to adequately address these risks because battery safety is integral to whatever safe and sustainable recycling of these critical minerals that we seek. So thank..."
Testimony KRISTI NOEM
“Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security”
house Judiciary Committee · Mar 4, 2026
"a student here in this country, being here on a visa, that it is a privilege that is afforded to those individuals, and that the cities in which they're located in should be working with federal law enforcement officers and public safety officials to ensure a safe environment for everyone. » Yeah, it's been a great partnership to help get this public safety threat off the roads. The Department of Transportation has jurisdiction over the Department of Transportation, and we have been working..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"In Washington State and across the country, we are seeing the effects of extreme heat on daily life, including how people interact with the transportation system. A 2024 study by researchers from the University of Washington, University of Texas at Austin, A 2024 study by researchers from the University of Washington, the University of Texas at Austin, and Arizona State University found a 50% reduction in public transit ridership during extreme heat days. Excessive temperatures impact..."
Testimony LUJÁN, BEN RAY
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"We can do that in America today. And look, I get this hearing, there's no one here on the panel with cars and car safety or from NHTSA or from the Department of Transportation. We've had witness after witness from the Department of Transportation, from NHTSA here saying, no, we're going to do something. We're going to do"
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"and even more importantly, to save tens of thousands of American lives. Yet Congress has failed to establish a clear federal framework to govern AV deployment. That inaction is no longer neutral. It is unsafe. Without federal oversight, we risk a fragmented patchwork of state laws that could undermine safety, innovation, and American competitiveness. As we consider a surface transportation reauthorization bill, it is imperative that Congress act now to create a national standard for AVs. Even..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the nominations of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, Richard...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 6, 2025
"of the crash of the flight 5342 near DCA, the NTSB needs knowledgeable and experienced members to keep our transportation system safe. Mr. DeLue will draw on his extensive aviation safety background to investigate accidents and propose recommendations to prevent future harm. He is, without a doubt, one of the most decorated and qualified individuals to come before us. His resume is a perfect match for the NTSB. We are also joined today by NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, who is such a regular..."
Testimony SPEAKER_13
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"as well as shippers, unions, other key stakeholders across the freight rail network. Two days ago, the President said, I am strongly urging Congress to include the Rail Safety Act, which I strongly endorsed in 2023, and the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. I'm asking Republicans to vote yes when this bill comes up as an amendment in the Transportation Committee this week. We must not delay any further on this important"
Testimony SPEAKER_11
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"And these aren't just numbers, they're families that will never be whole again. We must take action, and we know that technology is certainly part of that solution. I believe it will require government, industry, labor, and advocates coming together to address safety crisis and to ensure that technology is deployed on our transportation system in a way that benefits all Americans. I look forward to contributing to this effort through our discussion here"
Testimony SPEAKER_30
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"I'm thankful that the committee included several of my priorities in this legislation to benefit not only Kansans, but also Americans across the country. This includes provisions to better target impaired driving, permanent exemptions for our livestock haulers to safely move animals across our transportation systems, innovative improvements to prevent traffic incidents and ensure motor carrier safety, modernization of seasonal agriculture CDLs, and permitting improvements to speed up..."
Testimony SEAN DUFFY
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"will take a look at that and I could circle back to you with FRA. But, you know, rail safety, and we saw with East Palestine how tragic that was in the long-term implications. And one of the things I think that we do actually very well, whether it's in, you know, whatever mode of transportation we're talking about, when bad things happen and we don't want that because we're safety-driven, but we actually learn from what's happened and try to improve our systems so we don't make the same..."
Testimony SPEAKER_00
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Digital solutions, both in infrastructure and in vehicles, are poised to provide safety and operational benefits that can unlock the next chapter of America's transportation evolution. By aligning policy, funding, and deployment strategies, this Congress can deliver to the American people the full safety,"
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Hearings to examine how shutdowns threaten air safety, travel, and the...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"It was a moment that this Congress, this subcommittee, and the administration all gathered around the idea of improving the safety of our airways. We must do our part to enable the FAA and the Department of Transportation to make certain that America remains the standard for aviation and air safety. The sole integrator of the brand-new air traffic control system is set to be announced soon and will fully fund the Department of Transportation for FY26 as a necessary step to modernizing our..."
Testimony PAPPAS, CHRIS
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership and to the Ranking Member as well for getting us to this moment here today. I'm pleased to add my support for the Build America 250 Act, the committee's reauthorization of surface transportation programs. This bill is going to provide needed increases in funding for New Hampshire for roads, highways, bridges, safety programs, and more. Build America 250 will deliver more than $1.2 billion in highway formula funding for my state, as..."
Testimony SPEAKER_13
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"This is what I do know, and that this administration supports this legislation like everybody else. So many other people support it. Strongly supports Nails Amendment 94 to include the Rail Safety Act of 2026 and H.R. 8870, the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure Bill, the American Act 20, the Bipartisan Five-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. The administration commends Representative Nails for his sustained commitment to rail safety. That's what this is about. It's about rail..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Safe streets and roads, 90-10. I go on and on. Bus and bus facilities, 80-20. And then they get to the telematics and it's 50-50. And I don't know what the hell. It makes no sense to me. And so this this amendment is really simple. It changes one number in the subsection. But the one change will determine whether this program succeeds in achieving its safety mission. Right now the bill requires real car owners to provide a dollar-for-dollar private match in order to participate in telematics..."
Testimony SEAN DUFFY
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"but there's a lot we can do to continue to drive safety. And rail is one of these things that you can forget about if you don't work in it or you don't have rail close to you, but it's critical. Whether it's shipping or rail, the country doesn't work without these important modes of transportation. So I'm interested to see what the committee does and how they consider the Rail Safety Act Thank you Mr"
Testimony EVANS, GABE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"But safe vehicles also need safe roads. And so while we're working on vehicle safety here, I'm also proud of the work that's happening in adjacent areas like the surface transportation reauthorization, because that's a top priority for my constituents that I wanted to take just a moment to touch on. After eight years of mismanagement in Colorado under the Democrats, my state's roads are some of the worst in the"
Testimony SPEAKER_32
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"everyone regardless of political affiliation or background. I'm thankful that today we are able to find a bipartisan agreement that will help prevent another family from experiencing the heartbreak that the whites have. I hope this bare minimum technology can be included in the surface transportation reauthorization bill. It is essential that we act to stop the unnecessary death or injury of so many Americans, prioritize safety and honor Magnus's legacy. With"
Testimony SPEAKER_11
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"and deployed quickly, the sooner they're deployed, the more lives that are saved. And that's why I also fought to protect auto safety spectrum from the deployment of connected vehicle technology and why I and Chair Young have pushed together the Department of Transportation to lead the way on the deployment of CV2X. So if you could give this committee some examples of current CV2X deployments and tell the committee why you believe the biggest, what are the biggest barriers to broader deployment..."
Testimony SPEAKER_19
Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Ac...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"This point is not coming just from us or from our passengers. This week, SMART, a union representing professional motor coach operators and transportation workers serving New York City and the greater region, sent a letter raising serious concerns about the operational, workforce, and safety impacts of New York City's idling enforcement framework. In parts of the city, motor coaches face a zero-minute idling rule, and in other parts of the city, they have between one and three minutes of idling..."
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"This includes the Railroad Retirement Act, the Railroad Labor Act, and the Railroad Unemployment Act. My amendment really looks into how providing more flexibility to allow rail equipment pools should not be done at the expense of maintaining strong labor standards for safety and workforce protections, which is why this amendment is supported by the International Association of Machinists, IBEW, Smart Union, and the Transportation Workers United. This amendment ensures that any employee of a..."
Testimony CHRIS ROCHELEAU
Budget Hearing – Federal Aviation Administration
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 4, 2025
"I think that is the charge to me by the Secretary, and I believe we can accomplish that goal. We have an amazing, amazing workforce that comes to work every day, as I mentioned, during the Memorial Day holiday is one example of that. But I think to the center of your question, what we're talking about is the ability to continue to sustain what we have today and at the same time accelerate, whether it's on the controller workforce, and by the way, it's not just the controller workforce. We are..."
Testimony J. GROSSMAN
Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilit...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"also protect that innovation band. Thank you for that question, Congressman Ruiz. You've highlighted the inextricable connection between public safety and first responders and having reliable access to PNT. When hospitals are located hours away, as the example you shared, those ambulances transporting the patient, they're relying on PNT to navigate them to the closest hospital and with the quickest route."
Testimony UNKNOWN
Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill and ...
house Appropriations Committee · Jun 3, 2026
"Thank you and I yield back. of my colleague. At the request of several transportation stakeholders, after we included this language in last year's House bill, we added a couple of what I believe are common sense safety exceptions for this provision. School zones and construction zones. So, I think they're common sense. I fully recognize his argument about Fifth Amendment protections and that they don't stop at the school gate and construction sites, but we have some"
Testimony UNKNOWN
H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"irregular schedules, and chronic fatigue can slow reaction times and increase the risk of mistakes. This is not a new or radical proposal. In fact, this language was included in the House-passed Invest in America Act during the last surface transportation reauthorization process. This proposal is also bipartisan and has garnered support from my Republican colleagues like Representative Lawler. This amendment represents a straightforward worker safety measure that brings parity and consistency..."
Testimony COLE, TOM
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"welcome back to THUD. Thank you so much for appearing before this subcommittee again and for your continued leadership and service. I particularly want to commend you for your commitment to modernizing our air traffic control system. Upgrading aging air traffic control infrastructure is long overdue, and your leadership and urgency on this issue are exactly what is needed. As we move through fiscal year 2027, I remain focused on maintaining responsible investments in our nation's transportation..."
Testimony VIOLA
Hearings to examine how shutdowns threaten air safety, travel, and the...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"These issues underscore the importance of Congress acting quickly now to pass the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Housing Urban Development Appropriations Bill. Passage will provide the needed stability to an agency and allow for key investments in the workforce, modernization, and aviation safety. We strongly support Senator Moran's Aviation Funding Stability Act to avoid effects of future shutdowns, as well as the legislation introduced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Chair..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"AV deployment can support new, high-skilled jobs built in the United States by American workers. Moreover, AVs can make people more productive and traffic more bearable. If Congress fails to act, we're not going to stop innovation. We'll simply push it elsewhere. China is moving aggressively to deploy autonomous transportation at scale. The technologies at stake were developed in the United States. They can be built by American workers, and they should be governed by American safety standards...."
Testimony SPEAKER_10
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Sixth, Congress should support a resilient national approach to positioning navigation and timing without disrupting the existing technologies and services that keep freight moving. Policymakers should reject proposals such as NexNav's petition that would repurpose the lower 9900 MHz band in ways that risk harmful interference to the millions of people who are using it. development and maintenance of incumbent devices and systems already operating there, including technologies that support..."
Testimony CLYBURN, JAMES E.
Budget Hearing – Department of Transportation
house Appropriations Committee · May 21, 2026
"The bipartisan infrastructure law made a historic five-year investment in our nation's transportation systems. Whether it is helping to repair deficient bridges or improve our ports, these investments are intended to enhance safety, employ American businesses, put more people to work, and create more people to work, and create new private-public partnerships. I am pleased that our colleagues in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have begun their work to reauthorize so many of..."
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H.R. 8870, Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development...
house Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · May 21, 2026
"Eisenhower built the interstate system. That's because we have a duty to not just preserve and hand down President Eisenhower's infrastructure legacy but to build the next generation of world-class infrastructure for our children and our grandchildren. The Build America 250 Act is a bill that both honors that legacy and ensures that we can build upon it. It makes smart and targeted reforms to our surface transportation programs to ensure they focus first and foremost on building out our core..."
Testimony CANTWELL, MARIA
Hearings to examine how shutdowns threaten air safety, travel, and the...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Nov 19, 2025
"isn't a money maker for, that isn't like maximizing profits to the nth degree, but there probably is a system that is calibrated in the right way to make sure that you have more on-time performance and certainly on the safety side. I want to ask you about, you guys A4A, and I know you're new at this and we welcome you in that capacity. You, we are encouraged by the Department of Transportation reviewing unnecessary burden regulations exceeding their authority. This, I'm talking about this issue..."
Testimony SPEAKER_10
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"Lado amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, thank you for having this important markup today. I offer my support of Congressman Lado's amendment in the Self-Drive Act. Central Ohio and communities in my district know that innovation and transportation is important. Ohio is home to DriveOhio, the Transportation Research Center, the US 33 Smart Mobility Corridor, Ohio State's University Center for Automotive Research, and other resources that help America test, understand, and..."