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Official Twitter page of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Democrats. Ranking Member: Peter DeFazio

Washington, DC
Joined February 2009

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  1. "We need infrastructure designs that are more resilient, like roads and bridges that can withstand earthquakes, fires, and the environmental impacts of Climate Change" - Ranking Member

  2. Watch Ranking Member ’s opening statement from today’s subcommittee hearing:

  3. LIVE at 10AM: leads the Subcommittee on and Maritime Transportation hearing on, “Review of Recent GAO Reports on Icebreaker Acquisition and the Need for a National Maritime Strategy.”

  4. According to more than 54 million people will travel more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving. From all of us at T&I—safe travels, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

  5. As we enter into a Democratic majority in Congress, we face the dual challenge of needing to repair existing highway and transit facilities, while also laying the groundwork for a transformative, mobility-based transportation network.

  6. TODAY: The Water Resources Development Act of 2018 was signed into law. This is great news for our Nation’s coastal communities and those located on inland waterways. 💧

  7. TODAY: The Senate passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act 99-1. Now it goes to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

  8. During today's markup we will consider bills on GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions, Federal building designations, and more. Tune in now 📺

  9. Today, the House will vote to pass the bipartisan Reauthorization Act. This provides FAA w/ long-term funding to ensure the US remains a global leader in aviation & includes the Disaster Recovery Reform Act to help communities become more resilient/prepared for disasters.

  10. Check out Ranking Member ’s opening statement from today’s Subcommittee Hearing:

  11. Subcommittee Ranking Member leads today’s hearing on the ’s modernization program & recapitalization of its aging fleet of ships, aircraft, and shore infrastructure. Watch live at 10AM:

  12. LIVE at 10AM: The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials will hold a hearing on "The State of Positive Train Control Implementation (PTC) in the United States."

  13. Check out Subcommittee Ranking Member 's opening statement during today’s hearing on “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Water Resources Projects and Policies, Part II.”

  14. Live at 9AM: The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment will meet to receive testimony from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on Chief’s Reports received from the Corps. Watch here:

  15. Check out Ranking Member ’s opening statement during today’s subcommittee hearing on integration of new aircraft into the National Airspace system.

  16. Today’s Subcommittee hearing begins at 10AM. Watch live here:

  17. Watch Ranking Member 's opening statement during today's hearing on how innovation can help relieve our surface transportation challenges.

  18. Today at 10AM: The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit will hold a Hearing on “Innovation in Surface Transportation." Watch live here:

  19. As Congress comes back into session, Democrats stand ready with to rebuild our Nation's infrastructure – putting Americans back to work, creating good-paying jobs, and improving roads, bridges, highways & transit systems across the country.

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