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Ranking Member @RepRickLarsen | House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Washington, DC
Joined February 2009
“Both of last week’s tragedies…are stark reminders of the complexities of the national airspace system and why ensuring aviation safety has to remain our top priority.”. Ranking Member @RepRickLarsen discusses the need to improve aviation safety to prevent future incidents.
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Congress must protect Americans from the inherent safety and security risks that come with increased drone usage. Learn how @TransportDems are working to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the airspace to protect communities.
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Ranking Member @RepRickLarsen: “What the President did was unjustified and reckless. Never before in the history of the Service has a Commandant been relieved—let alone for political purposes. I want to thank Admiral Fagan for all she has done for this country.”
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The maritime industry is critical to the national security and economy of the United States. Tune in today to learn how @TransportDems are working to make much-needed investments in the nation’s maritime industry.
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It’s been two years since the tragic Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, OH, and Congress STILL has not passed rail safety legislation. @TransportDems will continue working to reverse this inaction and to protect communities and rail workers nationwide.
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Congrats to @smart_td_dc’s Jared Cassity on a first testimony well done. On the latest “Seven Questions,” he joined @TransportDems to discuss the need for Congress to prioritize rail safety.
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T&I Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen released the following statement regarding last night’s crash in Philadelphia:
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TUNE IN NOW: Ranking Member @RepRickLarsen joins @TheLeadCNN to discuss the tragic incident at DCA.
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RT @ABCNewsLive: “The selection process is so long, so incredibly difficult to become an air traffic controller that we’re in a shortage.”….
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RT @PeteButtigieg: Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Ai….
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Statement from Ranking Member @RepRickLarsen on last night's accident at DCA: . "My heart goes out to the families of the victims on both aircraft following last night’s awful tragedy. I offer them my deepest condolences for their unimaginable loss. "The National Transportation.
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T&I Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen released the following statement regarding the collision between the PSA Airlines flight and an H-60 helicopter:
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The Trump Administration's retreat is only temporary and should not distract from that fact that President Trump continues trying to defund the nation's road, bridges, ports, airports, transit and water systems. @TransportDems will keep fighting to deliver the infrastructure.
EXCLUSIVE: White House budget office has officially rescinded the order authorizing a federal freeze on grants, according to document obtained by The Washington Post.
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It’s been less than two weeks, and President Trump is already trying to defund American roads and bridges. The traveling public deserves better.
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Last Congress, the T&I Committee worked in bipartisan fashion to pass:. 💧The Water Resources Development Act of 2024.✈️The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.🚧The PIPES Act of 2023. & More. @TransportDems will continue our bipartisan work to keep people and the economy moving.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $660 billion to create good-paying jobs and transform America’s infrastructure. @TransportDems won’t stop there, though. This Congress, T&I Dems will continue fighting for safer, cleaner, greener and more accessible transportation.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was the largest single investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak over 50 years ago. Let’s keep it going. Learn how @TransportDems are working to invest more in the nation’s passenger rail.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made historic investments in passenger rail across the country. At today’s hearing, @TransportDems will discuss the need to keep these investments going to create good-paying jobs and improve rail safety.
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Infrastructure means jobs. Thanks to historic funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, transportation and construction workers are building more efficient and safer infrastructure. Today, @TransportDems will explain how they’re supporting these investments to keep people
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